Riad, Ryad, Riyad

So good, they named them three times!

Written in Arabic as رياض and variously by Europeans as riad, ryad or riyad.
A riad is a traditional home built around an internal garden. Literally riad means garden, not house! This courtyard design with no external windows is very practical keeping the home cool and secure. It also has its roots in the Islamic culture of the country allowing privacy for the household and particularly its womenfolk.

Riad Marrakesh

Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon are excellent examples of the tasteful adaptation of centuries old dwellings as luxury boutique hotels retainingDipping pool Riad Papillon the proportions, charm, and elegance of the original, while integrating modern comforts like en suites, air conditiong and a luxurious dipping pool. A stay in a riad is an unforgettable experience of an extraordinary intimate space, quite unlike any other. It is also a great opportunity to enjoy fabulous Moroccan hospitality and food in a domestic setting.