Riads in Morocco / Morocco Riads

The Arabic word ‘Riad’ literally translates to ‘garden’. Riads in Morocco are therefore the traditional Moroccan house which has a garden in the centre. The say that an English man’s house is his Castle, well we can say that a Moroccan Man’s house is his Garden! The concept of a Morocco Riad is that of a family house which is completely closed to the outside world complete with it’s internal garden, a water fountain and individual bedrooms with common living rooms shared by the inhabitants of the Riad. Traditional all the families of the major cities of Morocco lived in a Riad. Riads were the official residency of the whole extended family. Riads range in their architectural styles and grandeour. Just like Victorian or Georgian houses varied depending on the families that built them and on which part of a City they were in. Som Riads are more like Palaces, with extremly large court-yards and intricate tiles and wooden beams. The nature of Riads as a house with a number of bedrooms, means that they are very easy to convert into a ‘Guesthouse’. Of course, what makes a Riad an extremely desirable place to stay in is their Charming architecture and the aura of staying in the old Medina. Staying in a Riad is like staying with a Moroccan family, surrounded by Architectural beauty and unparalleled hospitality. This is why you should spend your holiday in a Riad.

Riads in Marrakesh / Marrakesh Riads

Staying in a Riad in Marrakesh, pretty much sums up a holiday to Marrakesh. There are very few places where you would want to visit and spend most of your time within the compounds of your hotel, but a Riad in Marrakesh pretty much provides the right setting for a perfect romantic holiday where the accommodation is The Holiday. There is no shortage of style and flair in Marrakesh. And no where is this more obvious than in the Riads of Marrakesh. Marrakesh Riads are the first to feature the new fashions of North Africa and the strong French influence.

Riads in Essaouira / Essaouira Riads

Located on the Atlantic coast, Essaouira was formely called Mogador. This charming sea-port was invaded by the Portagese, whose architecture and influence is still evident till this day. Essaouira’s white-washed and blue houses gives it an ambiance that is very similar to Cyprus or other Mediterrianan costal towns. The Medina of Essaouira is airy and easy to walk-around. In Marrakech the focus is on the actual internal court yard, whereas as far as Riads in Essaouira are concerned, the court-yard and the Sea-view are equally as important. There aren’t many Riads in Essaouira, but then again Essaouira has been successful in remaining a calm and generally quiet town. There many are Chic and tasteful Essaouira Riads. These Luxury Essaouira Riads tend to be special, mixing Moroccan decor and European styles. Many Essaouira Riads boast rooms with sea views and terraces that overlook the ocean. The discreetness and calmness of Essauoira makes it an ideal town to spend a relaxing and in some cases luxurious holiday. There are a number of hotels in Essaouira where you can spend your Essaouira Holiday. Most Hotels in Essaouira are along the coast with most rooms having sea-views.