Around the Riad

The Riad is located in a quite road or 'Derb' in the heart of the medina only 5 minutes from the Jemma el Fna square and bustling Souks

On foot you can walk to a number of key places of interests:

History and Culture

The Koutoubia
The magnificent 12th Century Mosque which was the Jewel of the
Almohad Dynasty.

Saadien Tombs
Richly ornate royal tombs housing the grand rulers of the Saadien Dynasty.

Ben Youseef Medersa
A remarkable Medersa from the Merinid era dating back to the 14th Century. It has more than 130 dormitories built around an impressive marble paved patio.

Palais Bahia
Ancient residence of a golden era, with patios, interior courtyards and surrounded by cypress trees.

Palais Badi
A historic site of what was once a opulent palace full of Italian marble, Irish granite and multi coloured onyx from the Indies adorning the walls and ceilings.

Museums

Dar Si Said
Houses Southern Moroccan art and rich Berber artisanal work.

Musee Marrakech
Has regular expositions of contemporary paintings and sculpture.

Gardens

Majorelle Jardin, Yves Saint Laurent’s beautiful lush gardens are located just outside the medina. The gardens also house the excellent Museum of Islamic Art.

Menara Gardens, located outside the medina is an impressive 12th Century 3 hectare basin with ancient olive trees.

We can arrange either a half day or full day private excursion for you with a guide if you prefer. This can often enhance your stay by easing the navigation through the labyrinthine Medina and offer you more of a historical insight behind these places of interest.

The new towns of Hivernage and Gueliz with their fashionable stores and restaurants are just a short taxi drive away, or if you prefer we can arrange for personal transfers.

The Medina has some excellent and magical restaurants which we are more than happy to offer advice on regarding preference and styles.