Riad Star is your sanctuary for a three night pamper break. Just ten minutes walk from the drama and chaos of the Jemaa al Fnaa Square you could hardly believe the oasis of calm provided by the Riad courtyard. Great Value at £249 (Euros 299) per person. Even in winter Marrakech enjoys an average of […]
Once you have followed the small sign off Rue Mouassine, worked your way through the alleyways and knocked on the almost anonymous door to be let in, you are greeted with a warm welcome and an amazing interior. Dar Cherifa can be found in one of the oldest Riads in Marrakech, dating back to the […]
There are an amazing variety of goods for sale in the Marrakech Souks, take your time to browse and you will find glazed pottery to fit any colour scheme! Our Riads in the Medina provide the perfect base for your holiday or short break in Magical Marrakech. Make contact today.
The wood wholesaler is a very important figure in Marrakech. There are several specialist ‘wood men’ located near to the City walls supplying wood which will be burned in traditional Hammans and bakeries as well as Riads and pivate homes. Wood is sold by weight, measured on the scale by the entrance, and usually delivered […]
Each afternoon, after the third prayer (about 3.30pm) the daily auction of Berber Carpets takes place in the main Carpet Souk just of the Rahba Kedima square. Continuing a centuries old tradition this is a wholesale market with the sale conducted quickly and decisively in arabic and berber tongues. A Riad in the historic old […]
Marrakech Riad are exceptionally proud to have contributed to keeping alive a number of ancient crafts through the renovation of our traditional Riads into boutique hotels. Delicate plasterwork, Zelige tilework, hand carved woodwork and tadelakt bathrooms are all examples of this. Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan lime plaster traditionally used in Hamman’s and bathrooms. Originally […]
The 2010 Marrakech Contemporary Art Fair takes places at the es Saadi palace over four days from the 8th to the 11th of October. Our Marrakech Riads provide the perfect base from which to visit the fair and to explore Marrakech. Make your reservation today!
It is surprisingly common to keep chickens in the Marrakech Medina, they are fed on scraps and kept mainly for eggs. When I first started visiting Marrakech regularly five years ago there were a particularly fine looking group of Andalusian hens that used to scratch around at the top of the well known Derb Semarine […]
We are very proud of our newly installed Moroccan tent on the Roof Terrace at Riad Papillon. Hand made by local craftsmen it is a beautiful and romantic space especially in the evening when it can be lit by candles. The tent will feature during the winter months and is an excellent place to eat, whether a wonderful breakfast […]
Accommodation in the Marrakech Medina
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 […]