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Riads in Morocco

These are riads (ryads) in Fes / Marrakech / Essaouira, Morocco that the Best of Morocco works with. To see the complete list of the accommodation you can stay at as part of your tailor made holiday with us (i.e. including hotels, kasbah's, maison d'hotes, boutique hotels) look at our Hotels And Riads list.

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What is a Riad?

A riad (ryad) is an urban house situated in the medina (old city). Moroccan architecture is more inward looking and given to isolation and intimacy rather than showing off. It is, above all, an enclosure, a place of contemplation and escape for its cloistered inhabitants, an engaging interior away from the outside world. A mysterious enchantment awaits the guest who is invited to cross the threshold. The typical riad is organised around a central square courtyard, often decorated with zelige, painted wood (zouak), sculptured plaster or marble and generally with a fountain and orange or lemon trees giving a profusion of scents and the rippling of running water. The central courtyard or the riad is usually surrounded by an arched colonnade giving access to the living rooms and kitchen. The sleeping areas are constructed on the upper floors, thus creating a covered arcade around the patio with balustrades running around each storey. The riads roof top terrace may have an awning to protect against the sun where guests will have breakfast or dinner.

Riads have thick walls thus protecting the inhabitants from the sun or the cold and most of the outside noise. Being urban dwellings, they are often situated along a narrow alleyway (derb) with no access by car. For those seeking an authentic Moroccan style of accommodation, the riad offers its guests a haven of tranquillity, an architectural treasure, an insight into tradition, culture and craftsmanship and an opportunity to melt into an anonymous location.

Please note that inevitably all riads have several flights of stairs to the upper floors and roof terraces, and often will not have a lift. There are, however, riads where the majority of the facilities and some bedrooms are located on the ground or lower floor.

Dar Anebar

Dar Anebar

in Fes

Traditionally decorated riad with 4 suites and restaurant

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Dar El Ghalia

Dar El Ghalia

in Fes

A converted C17th riad with all the comforts of modern living

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Dar Les Cigognes

Dar Les Cigognes

in Marrakech

Stylish riad in old city. 11 rooms. hammam.

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Dar Loulema

Dar Loulema

in Essaouira

Light and Brilliance characterise this riad

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Heure Bleue

Heure Bleue

(Relais et Chateau) in Essaouira

A 'Relais et Chateaux' riad in the style of a colonial residence

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Jardins De La Koutoubia

Jardins De La Koutoubia

in Marrakech

Centrally located riad style. 75 rooms/suites. Pool, hammam

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La Maison Arabe

La Maison Arabe

in Marrakech

Chic riad in old city. High quality. 18 rooms/suites. Pool, hammam, cookery school

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La Maison Bleue

La Maison Bleue

in Fes

An authentic Moorish riad in the centre of Fes

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Les Jardins De La Medina

Les Jardins De La Medina

in Marrakech

36 Room riad combining comfort and tradition with restaurant

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Riad Aida

Riad Aida

(Banyan Tree) in Marrakech

A 6 room riad adorned with cedarwood

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Riad Al Moussika

Riad Al Moussika

in Marrakech

Superbly managed riad in old city. 5 rooms. Pool. Hammam.

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Riad Bab Firdaus

Riad Bab Firdaus

(Banyan Tree) in Marrakech

A seven room riad full of hand woven carpet and custom-made furniture

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Riad Blanc

Riad Blanc

(Banyan Tree) in Marrakech

A 7 room riad with modern interior design

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Riad Dar Zaouia

Riad Dar Zaouia

in Marrakech

A nine bedroomed traditionally decorated riad in the heart of the medina

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Riad El Mansour

Riad El Mansour

in Marrakech

A six room riad

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Riad Kaiss

Riad Kaiss

in Marrakech

Charming riad in old city. 8 rooms. Pool. Small gym, Hammam

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Riad Laora

Riad Laora

in Marrakech

Lovely riad in old city. 7 rooms. small pool

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Riad Les Yeux Bleues

Riad Les Yeux Bleues

in Marrakech

Delightful riad in old city. 8 Rooms. Pool, hammam

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Riad Lydines

Riad Lydines

(Banyan Tree) in Marrakech

A traditionally decorated riad with 7 rooms/suites and pool

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Riad Maison Bleue

Riad Maison Bleue

in Fes

Perched on a hill overlooking the medina

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Riad Moucharabieh

Riad Moucharabieh

in Marrakech

Charming riad in old city. 9 rooms. Pool

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Riad Noga

Riad Noga

in Marrakech

Offering the amenities of modern life along with the charm of traditional ornamentation

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Riad Salam

Riad Salam

in Casablanca

Situated on Casablanca's beachfront with a thalassotherapy center

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Riad Salam

Riad Salam

in Ouarzazate

Situated just off the main street of Ouarzazate and overlooking the river

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Riad Si Said

Riad Si Said

(Banyan Tree) in Marrakech

A 7 suite beautifuly decorated riad with pool

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Riad Souika

Riad Souika

in Marrakech

Cosy riad in old city. 3 double rooms.

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Riyad Edward

Riyad Edward

in Marrakech

Traditionally decorated 9 room riad

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Villa Des Orangers

Villa Des Orangers

(Relais et Chateau) in Marrakech

Relais et Chateaux riad in old city. Very high standards. 27 rooms/suites. 3 pools, hammam

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Villa Nomade

Villa Nomade

in Marrakech

One of the finest riads in the Medina of Marrakech

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