Natural Morocco
Natural Morocco
At Marrakech Riad we pride ourselves on offering our guests as much support and information as they require to help them to plan their perfect stay in our beautiful Medina accommodation. From the peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to the souks of the cities, the sand dunes of the Sahara to the Atlantic coastline, Morocco is a beautiful and diverse country with the imperial cities the jewels in its crown.
Merzouga International Festival | Magic, Culture, Fusion
At the root of Moroccan history and culture, is Nomadism. In it’s essence, it encapsulates a human existence which is parallel to the existence of all creatures and species. Nomads honour and wholly respect the natural world through their customs and culture; moving and living according to the seasons. Nomadic groups move freely from place […]
Sahara Snowfall A Rare Sight To Behold.
A rare and spectacular sight is occurring in Southern Morocco right now (early February 2018), with snow falling on even the driest, lowland regions. As far south as Zagora (known as the gateway to the Sahara), residents are facing the first recorded snowfall in 50 years. Following decades of hot & dry weather, the region is […]
Morocco Bans Plastic Bags In Effort To Become A Greener Country
The end of 2017 brought us a sequel to the award winning Planet Earth; and along with this visually stunning nature series came a general mass-awakening to the human responsibility of preserving the planet we live upon. A hot political topic in January 2018 has been the damaging effects of plastic waste on the ecology […]
Cactus Fruits of Morocco
The cactus plants seen at the roadsides of Morocco bear a wonderful fruit; the prickly pear. The plants are often a natural boundary between properties, and in the late summer they become laden with fruit. Take care when opening the fruit, as the spines are fine and spiky! You will notice that the street vendors […]
Visiting Morocco in the month of May
Lonely Planet and the Daily Express have voted Morocco as a perfect destination for the month of May. Their Darling buds of May selections urges travellers to visit in the spring. The Kingdom of Morocco made it to the listing thanks to its “ideal temperature”, marvelous landscapes and flower festival. Marrakech hovers in the high 20°C […]
Wellness in Marrakech at Riad Star.
The pursuit of wellness through self awareness and healing is challenging for those of us who lead busy lives. The pace of life can seem to be an obstacle to the realisation of the calm we desire in our core selves; however there is always a route present to facilitate wellness. This is something we […]
Get the star treatment at Riad Star
Feel like the star that you are, embrace luxury and relaxation at Riad Star in Marrakech. We invite you to step into the world of the superstar Josephine Baker. Relax and unwind in this stunning Art Deco house, the former Marrakech home of the iconic star Josephine Baker. Feel the glamour and luxury in every aspect of […]
Wellness by design – your personal retreat in Marrakech.
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life, more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. Wellness inspires self-care, relaxation, stress reduction and the development of inner strength, along with the ability to learn and grow from experiences. […]
Butterflies of Morocco
In honour of the name of Riad Papillon! We would love to share some of the species of butterflies which are found in Morocco. For those with an interest in Flora and Fauna Morocco has so much to offer. The butterfly Fauna of Morocco is particularly rich with 135 recorded species. Morocco offers the richest and […]