We offer three Riad hotels in the old town medina, each with its own distinctive personality. What really makes us special, and fantastic value for money, is our small team of dedicated staff who will be on hand to help, reassure and advise you throughout your stay. These charming boutique hotels each have thirteen or fewer guest rooms so you can expect a truly personal service.
We love Moroccan food! and we enjoyed hosting celebrity guests Gordon Gino and Fred on their recent Moroccan Road Trip, when Chef Ramsay cooked a celebration meal in our cookery school kitchen. We are especially proud of our newly opened World Storytelling Cafe a vibrant arts venue serving a plant based menu featuring many local specialities which visitors seldom have the opportunity to try.
Our riads are perfect for exclusive use retreats and getaways including Lucie’s own White Owl wellness retreats.
Mike & Lucie
Riad Spice 
Located next to the Ben Youssef Mosque, Riad Spice offers ten rooms, which can comfortably sleep up to 30 guests in any combination of double or twin beds. The Riad also boasts a dipping pool, roof terrace and elegant, well-proportioned spaces to relax in keeping with the affluence of the previous inhabitants; 17 generations of the same family – traders, farmers and community leaders – resided here until 2008.
There are ten individual suites at Riad Spice: Ginger | Juniper | Nigella | Paprika | Anise | Coriander | Saffron | Vanilla | Ras al Hanout | Grains of Paradise
Riad Star
The brightest Riad hotel in Marrakech. Jazz Age icon, Josephine Baker lived here and the Riad is decorated with Music Hall memorabilia sourced from the Casino de Paris. This stunning Art Deco Riad can sleep up to 45 guests in fourteen Luxury rooms.
Individual Rooms at Riad Star: Jazz | Josephine | Star | Paris | Rainbow | Chiquita | Charleston | Pasha | Ebony | Ivory | Grace | Harmony | Peace | Liberty
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 14 guests. At its 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
Nothing is too much trouble.
It’s the small things that count: our guest smartphone App; orange blossom toiletries; breakfast served at the time of your choice; delicious evening meals individually prepared to your taste and dietary requirements; WiFi; help booking restaurants and excursions. We are also pleased to loan you a local pay-as-you-go mobile to stay in touch with your English-speaking hosts while 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, interconnecting suites, rooms with bathtubs, or luxurious twins and triples. When required we can equip a whole Riad with single beds (14 at Riad Cinnamon, 30 at Riad Spice or 38 at Riad Star), providing ideal accommodation a yoga group, dance holiday, or girls weekend. The highlight of any group booking will be a banquet in the Riad, featuring delicious food in a friendly and 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? 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) literally means garden, and describes traditional and wonderfully atmospheric Medina houses that open inward to a garden courtyard. Our Riad courtyards are cool and calm in the heart of the energetic Red City.
English speaking Riads.
Marrakech Riad is owned by English couple Lucie and Mike Wood. Riad Cinnamon, Riad Star,and Riad Spice have been meticulously 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. We hope to be able to welcome you to one of our wonderful Riads soon. Reserve accommodation today!
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Cancellation and Refund Policy: You will be eligible for an 75% refund if you cancel 28 days or more before your arrival date*. If you decide to cancel 8 – 27 days before your arrival date, you can request a 50% refund*. Customers who cancel their bookings less than 8 days before their arrival date will be responsible for the payment of the full booking amount.
*The refund amount is expressed as a percentage of your booking total.
| Cancellation Requested | % of Total Booking Price that is Refundable |
| 28 days or more before arrival date | 75% |
| 8 – 27 days before arrival date | 50% |
| 0 – 7 days before arrival date | 0% |
We are pleased to accept payment in Pound Sterling, Euros or US Dollars.
English speaking concierge
Air conditioning
Complimentary WiFi
Unlimited mint tea
All rooms with ensuite
Breakfast at the time of your choice
Loan of local cell phone
Hair dryer
Evening meals prepared to order
Committed to responsible tourism
In room safe for valuables
In room mini-fridge
Giving back through Henna Café charity
World Storytelling Vegan Cafe
Flat screen TV with satellite channels
Hammam & massage 
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