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What’s incredible about Morocco (that perhaps people don’t realize) is that the stunning mosaics and expertly carved wall accents you find in many Riads aren’t just reserved for upper-class homes or tourist-y hotels. These incredibly detailed artworks cover the surfaces of everyday homes that people have lived in for millennia. Most homes, which look humble […]

Fes style Zellig tile work

Renowned Jewellery expert Sarah Corbett is leading her latest five day shopping trip based at Riad Papillon starting on 31st January 2012.   Sarah’s comprehensive Itinerary is as follows: Arrival Day … A driver will be waiting for you on arrival at Menara Airport Marrakech. Transfer to your beautiful Riad, Riad Papillon. time to explore or […]

We never forget that our guests have a choice of places to stay. If you are traveling to Marrakech, why not experience the old town medina first hand in one of our boutique riad hotels? Individual suites at Riad Cinnamon: Fez | Essaouira | Chefchaouen | Casablanca | Meknes Luxurious en suite rooms at Riad Papillion: Bougainvillea | Geranium […]

The Cities of Fez, Meknes, Marrakech and Rabat are known as the Imperial Cities of Morocco. All four have served as Capital Cities of Morocco and indeed substantial Empires beyond. Rabat remains the administrative Capital today although Casablanca is very much the most important City for business. Our Marrakech Riad Cinnamon has two luxurious suites […]

Fez metalwork lamp

This intricate lamp is hanging in the Essaouira Suite at Riad Cinnamon in Marrakech. It’s fine metalwork is typical of the Fez region in Morocco.