Marrakech Riads.

Marrakech is our passion. We offer three Riad hotels in the old town Medina, each has its own distinctive personality, all offer outstanding service. Book direct to benefit from a 20% online reservations discount.

Riad Cinnamon

Riad Cinnamon is a beautifully restored merchants’ house located in a quiet residential area in the heart of the old town just two minutes from the Marrakech Museum and ten minutes from the main square.

This elegant Riad can accommodate up to 16 guests. At it’s heart is an impressive cloistered patio with dipping pool. The roof terrace is one of the most remarkable in Marrakech with views across the rooftops of the Medina to the Atlas mountains.

There are five individual suites at Riad Cinnamon:
Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes

Riad Papillon

An intimate and luxurious Riad located in the fashionable Dar El Bashah district of the Medina, a short walk from the main square. Just five beautiful guestrooms all superbly equipped with air conditioning, flat screen tv, and other modern conveniences.

The hotel also boasts a dipping pool, patio and fantastic roof terrace complete with sunbeds, dining areas and a Moroccan tent.

There are five luxury rooms at Riad Papillon:
Bougainvillea | Geranium | Hibiscus | Jasmine | Rose

Dar Habiba

Dar Habiba is a traditional secluded Riad with it’s own private Hamman- the ultimate Marrakech luxury. One suite and three rooms sharing a romantic courtyard minutes from the famous Jemma al Fnaa square.

From the roof terrace you can often see the famous Marrakech Storks flying over ancient Royal Palaces.

Comfortable accommodation at Dar Habiba:
Koutoubia Suite | Habiba Room | Nomade Room | Berber Room

What Makes us different?

What really makes us special, and fantastic value for money, is the small team of dedicated staff in each of our Riads who will be on hand to help, reassure and advise throughout your stay. These perfect little boutique hotels each have just four or five guest rooms so we can provide a truly personal service.

It is the small things that count: complimentary toiletries; breakfast served at the time of your choice; delicious evening meals individually prepared to your taste and dietary requirements; Wifi; a complimentary map of the old town; help booking restaurants and excursions; nothing seems to be too much trouble. We are pleased offer the loan of a local pay-as-you-go mobile to stay in touch with your English speaking hosts while you are out exploring.

Whole Riad rental, perfect for groups.

Whether it’s a special occasion, a relaxed family holiday or a last minute get-away with friends exclusive use of a whole Riad is a fantastic way to enjoy Marrakech. Our accommodation is so flexible we can offer any combination of romantic doubles,  fun and practical family rooms or luxurious twins and triples. When required we can equip a whole Riad with single beds (9 at Dar Habiba, 11 at Riad Papillon, or 16 at Riad Cinnamon) providing ideal accommodation for yoga groups, dance holidays, or a girls weekend. The highlight of any group booking will be a banquet in the Riad, delicious food in a friendly relaxed atmosphere whether you dine by the pool or in a Berber tent on the roof terrace. We can even arrange a musician or dancer for your entertainment!

Marrakech or Marrakesh? Riads, Riad, Ryad, Riyad , Riyadh, or Dar?

Written in Arabic مراكش foreigners use the French ‘Marrakech‘ and English ‘Marrakesh‘ interchangeably. Riad sometimes written Ryad Riyad or Riyadh literallymeans garden, and describes traditional and wonderfully atmospheric Medina houses that open inward to a garden courtyard lending themselves to sensitive conversion to intimate and individual guest house or hotel accommodation. Dar simply means house or home in arabic, but don’t be fooled, the magnificent Dar Habiba is anything but humble!

English speaking Riads.

Marrakech Riad is owned by English couple Mike and Lucie Wood. Riad Papillon,  Riad Cinnamon and Dar Habiba have been painstakingly restored working with traditional materials and craftsmen while incorporating conveniences like ipod docking stations and Wifi. The dedicated Moroccan staff at our Riads in Marrakech speak fluent English as well as French and Arabic. A further exciting new hotel, Riad Star, is currently being renovated, we hope to be able to welcome you to one of our wonderful Riads soon. Reserve accommodation today!