The Medina of Marrakech, quarter by quarter

These are the most sought-after quarters in the Medina: the souks, the restaurants, the stalls, the constant buzz. Everyone would like to be able to buy here.

Properties are scarce and prices are the highest in the Medina. The trade-off for that central position is that car access can be difficult: you often have to accept finishing the journey on foot, and a renovation site is organised differently here than elsewhere.

These two quarters are following the same trajectory as the inner ring, from a different geographical position.

The Kasbah sits about twenty minutes on foot from the square. Its atmosphere and its proximity to the royal palace have won over a good many buyers in recent years.

Sidi Mimoun, on the eastern side of the Medina, is slightly out of the way but in strong demand for its security and its easy access.

A little over ten minutes on foot from the square, these quarters are more residential. They are often crossed by roads cars can use and have easily accessible parking. Real neighbourhood life is possible here, with all the everyday services.

Prices have already risen sharply. Good opportunities still exist, but they interest a lot of people: they come through the right contacts and they do not stay available long.

Bab Doukkala stands out because of where it sits. On the western side of the Medina, it adjoins the modern district of Guéliz and it is the closest quarter to the Majorelle Gardens.

Its easy car access and its mix of local and visiting population make it an attractive quarter, with prices that remain reasonable. In my view they should continue to rise.

These quarters have been rising for several months. They still offer an interesting balance between entry price and proximity to the centre.

Berrima, Bab Aylan and Sidi Ayoub look to me like the quarters to come: from what I observe, these are the ones that should progress over the next few years.

These areas are markedly less in demand for now, and entry prices are correspondingly lower.

That can suit a specific project, a constrained budget or a long-term view. But go in with your eyes open: resale demand there is currently narrower than elsewhere.