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Moroccan cuisine is based on bread so it is not easy to enjoy an interesting and varied Gluten free diet on a Marrakech holiday. One of the great advantages of staying in our Marrakech Riads is that the kitchen shops and cooks to guests preferences and requirements every day.  There are fresh fruit and vegetables in […]

From October 2010 Budget airline Ryanair offers convenient morning flights Rome on four days a week, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We can arrange to have you collected at Marrakech Menara airport and whisked away to one of our luxury Marrakech Riads for brunch. With Ryanair’s low fares and our special offers a luxury break […]

Intrepid fundraisers Katrina Smith and Margo Dalby will be guests at Riad Cinnamon on Tuesday 12 October. The dedicated pair are travelling 3,500 miles on quad bikes from Alhaurin El Grande Spain to Timbuktu in Mali to raise money for the MACMILLAN cancer charity. We are delighted to be able to provide Katrina and Margo […]

Marrakech Riad is proud to have helped leading UK childrens charity the NSPCC by donating a luxury break at Riad Cinnamon.  Below is an extract from a letter from the NSPCC. ‘Thank you so much for your kind donation, it proved a very popular prize and helped us to raise over £5000 in the ChildLine […]

We still have availability at both our Marrakech Riads for Xmas 2010.  The weather will be around 15 degrees warmer than Northern Europe, but we can still supply a log fire and Santa knows his way! Reserve accommodation today and spend xmas in one of our intimate boutique hotels each of which has only five […]

As of September 2010 Ryanair were operating a convenient service from Barcelona to Marrakech five days a week. On Monday, Thursday and Saturday they use Barcelona Girona airport and on Sunday and Wednesday they use Reus. On arrival in the Red City what could be better than to be met by our taxi and escorted to […]

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Free Wifi is available to guests in our Marrakech Riads.  Ask for the password to our secure network on arrival at the hotel. The ground floor patio area near the pool is the best place for reception.  The Riads are ancient buildings in the Marrakech Medina with walls more than one metre thick so reception can […]

Budget airlines Easyjet and Ryanair both operate a convenient daily flights from Spanish capital Madrid to Marrakech, Morocco. Arriving in Marrakech mid morning we can arrange to have you met at the airport and whisked away to one of our Marrakech Riad hotels. The perfect base to explore the Old Town before enjoying a fantastic […]

Marrakech Riad are able to take payments by credit card over the phone from our reservations office. There is a a 3% charge for this facility. Booking your perfect Marrakech accommodation has never been so convenient. Make contact today!

The place to stay in Marrakech is inside the ancient City Walls in the Old Town or ‘Medina. The network of ancient streets dates back a thousand years and contains the largest Traditional Market or ‘Souk’ in Morocco as well as the world famous Jemma al Fna Square. Our luxurious Marrakech Riads are located in the heart […]

Ryanair fly from Brussels Charleroi to Marrakech a fantastic three times a week each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Your flight will land just before five in the afternoon in perfect time to be met by one of our drivers and whisked away to a magnificent Riad in the Medina where dinner will be waiting for […]

Canvass to provide shade in the courtyard at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon

The patio at Riad Cinnamon has newly installed canvass awnings to provide extra shade in the courtyard. This simple and stylish design neatly folds back at night allowing cooling air to descend into the Riad. Our traditional Riads in the Medina offer the perfect base from which to explore Marrakech. All our rooms are fully air […]

Dipping pool at night Riad papillon

The first day of Ramadan is anticipated around the 19th of July 2012. This is an extremely important month in the Moslem calendar when practicing Moslems do not eat or drink during the hours of daylight and offer more prayer than usual. The main tourist attractions in Marrakech remain open during Ramadan with some slight […]

Frankfurt-Hahn is connected to Marrakech with a fantastic three flights each week by budget airline Ryanair.  Operating on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday visitors land in Marrakech at 8.40 in the morning.  We can arrange to have you met at the airport and whisked away to one of our Marrakech Riads for a late breakfast. A […]

Visit www.marrakech-riad.co.uk from your iphone, blackberry or android device and you will be connected to our convenient mobile site.  Consult our Marrakech travel guide, restaurant guide or FAQ at the time that suites you. Check out or latest offers, browse superb Marrakech accommodation and make your reservation on the move!

Patio at riad Cinnamon

Breakfast is an important part of your holiday experience and our fantastic moroccan breakfast can be served at any time of your choice! Our Marrakech Riads offer the perfect base for your stay in Marrakech and our dedicated staff will do their utmost to give you the warmest of Moroccan welcomes. Marrakech Riad are very […]

Sunloungers on the roof terrace at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon

We are very proud of the new sunloungers on the roof terrace at Marrakech Riad Cinnamon.  Stylish Elegant and above all comfortable they are individually handcrafted by Moroccan blacksmiths. Our Marrakech Riads are the perfect base from which to explore the Medina of Marrakech, and the perfect place to relax! Reserve accommodation today.

Spanish low cost airline Andalus operates a convenient service between Malaga and Marrakech on Thursdays throughout the year. The flight time is under one hour which is a big time saving compared to the alternative of ferry then train from Tangiers We can collect you at Marrakech airport and whisk you away to one of our […]

Our Marrakech travel guide now has 100 pages of tourist information providing a free resource to visitors to Marrakech, whether or not they are staying in our fantastic boutique Riad hotels. Learn about the history and culture of this ancient city. Read Lucie’s guide to haggling in the Marrakech Souks. Discover the attractions of the […]

Arabian Nights! Beautiful handmade lamp on the stairs at Riad Cinnamon

Riad Cinnamon has a very special atmosphere, straight out of  the thousand and one ‘Arabian Nights’. We have paid special attention to lighting with features like these hand made lamps to illuminate the stairs. Our Morrocan Riads offer the pefect base for your Marrakech break. Reserve accommodation today.

The Complete Calving and Hobbes has pride of place on the bookshelf

Tucked away on the bookshelf in the Lounge at Riad Cinnamon is a bound copy of ‘The complete Calvin and Hobbes’ by the cebrated cartoonist Bill Watterson.  Relax and enjoy (or discover!) this special brand of Midwestern US humour with a mint tea in our Marrakech Riad!

Responsible tourism marrakech, spot the solar panel?

As part of our commitment to responsible tourism Riad Papillon has solar water heating with the panels discretely located on the roof terrace.

Fresh ingredients in Marakech

Jamie Oliver starts his new Chanel four series tonight (14 April) with an episode shot in Marrakech. We are looking forward to seeing Jamie explore the street food and find the fresh ingredients which are the basis of Moroccan cuisine. If you are planning a trip to Marrakech a Riad in the Medina is a […]

Four poster Suite Marrakech Riad

Looking for a romantic and luxurious room in Marrakech with a four poster bed? The Fes suite at Riad Cinnamon has a wonderful four poster with the posts hand carved in cedar wood. You will love our Egyptian cotton bedding and fluffy pillows! The Fez suite has an en suite shower room,  is fully air […]

marrakech holidays

Marrakech is a year round holiday destination, just three hours from Northern Europe it has a mild winter and and a dry hot summer. The peak seasons are spring particularly around Easter and Autumn particularly the October half term. The Magical city of Marrakech offers endless souks, magnificent monuments and the incomporable Jema al fnaa […]

Bab Doukala restaurant

THIS CAFE IS NOW under new  ownership and CALLED HENNA CAFE MARRAKECH   Some of the longest established fine dining restaurants in the Medina are located near to our Marrakech Riads in the heart of the Medina. We are delighted that there are also an increasing selection of Cafes in which to hang out and relax. […]

Easyjet Manchester to Marrakesh

Budget airline Easyjet fly between Manchester to Marrakech on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We can arrange transfers for you from Marrakech Menara airport to our luxurious Marrakech Riads. Just 30 minutes after you are met you could be relaxing by the dipping pool in Riad Papillon or enjoying the stunning view from the roof terrace […]