What is a Riad?

The Arabic word ‘Riad’ literally translates to ‘garden’. Riads 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 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.

What are Riads today like?

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.

Why Spend your Holiday in a Riad?

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.

What is a Riad in Marrakech like?

For more information on what are Riads in Marrakech like, and what kind of Marrakech Riads there are, please click here.

What is a Riad in Essaouira like?

For more information on what are Riads in Essaouira like, and what kind of Essaouira Riads there are, please click here.

What is a Riad in Fes?

For more information on what are Riads in Fes like, and what kind of Fes Riads there are, please click here.

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