Three years’ work in partnership with Historic Monuments was necessary to bring this magnificent, minutely detailed project into being - the Sultana Marrakech, sublime
“Luxury” hostelry of character, worthy member of “Small Luxury hotels” and “Great Hotels of the World”. Proud in its determination to attract some of the world’s most courted clientele, and ideally located (the 1500 m2 of terraces overlook the gardens of the Saadian Tombs), the group of riads which make up the establishment are a perfect combination of luxury and wellbeing. The Prestige Spa of the Sultana will evoke two thousand years of different cultural influences.
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Rooms: 13
Suites: 15
Tariff: 255 to 955 €
Languages spoken: English - French
If courtesy, charm, character, calm and cuisine are what you are looking for, then this internationally famed,
“Luxury” house is for you. All you need now do is step through the heavy, carved door at the end of an avenue of orange trees, and discover this venerable residence, its huge guest-rooms served by an arched gallery, its suites with their own terraces and, on the rooftop, its swimming-pool with a fine view over the imperial city. Airport transfers, lunch, non-alcoholic bar and a laundry are among the services offered by this really beautiful establishment.
3 swimming-pools (1 heated in the Winter)
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Rooms: 6
Suites: 21
Tariff: 310 to 670 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Hidden away behind high walls in a quiet Kasbah street, easy to access by car, this former royal property boasts a lush garden planted with 200-year-old palm trees, with orange and olive trees, and with jacarandas, set around a superb swimming-pool. Recently renovated and fitted out as a
“Charming and Very comfortable” hostelry, the house offers all the refinements to be expected of a former princely
residence, harmoniously blending traditional architecture with all the comforts of a modern hotel.
heated swimming-pool
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Standard rooms: 9
Superior rooms: 20
Privilege suites: 7
Tariff: 185 to 200 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish
These four superb riads are under the aegis and management of “Maisons et Tradition”, and give you the chance to stay in a location truly representative of the old city. Set up as a
“Hotel of Character” with 32 guestrooms, each one different in style and individually decorated, the ensemble allows you to select the house that most appeals to you in terms of architecture or quality/price ratio, and to make use of the swimming pool or dine on the top-quality Moroccan cuisine on offer, in whichever one you wish.
Rooms: 14
Suites: 18
Tariff: 85 to 220 €
Languages spoken: English - French
 | Angsana Riads
Collection Marrakech
Riad Dar Zaouia
1 Riad Zitoun Jdid
Derb Nakouss Derb Zaouia
40000 Marrakech
+ 212 (0) 524 38 89 05 / 06
Contact
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All the magic of Asia in the heart of Marrakech – that’s what’s on offer from the Banyan Tree Group, whose ‘Angsana’ brand will help you rediscover the many charms of the city’s historic riads and its savoir-faire with regard to hospitality. The six Angsana riads, restored with full respect for traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, are as many oases of delight in the medina, and come along with a spa of international repute and a duo of restaurants, with Moroccan haute cuisine served at Riad Si Said and Thai specialities at Riad Bab Firdaus.
Rooms: 20
Suites: 18
Royal suites: 2
Tariff: 109 to 350 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish - German - Italian
Magnificent garden and enchanting surroundings, age-old tradition along with the best in western comfort, peace and serenity, elegance and delicacy are the key words in this
“Luxury” house located close to the famous square, where private terraces, rooms and suites each possess their own special charm: canopied beds, furniture created by true artists and fine paintings. The house is the last word in sophistication and everything in it is designed to please both eye and body.
Rooms: 4
Suites: 8
Tariff: 250 to 400 €
Languages spoken: English - French- Spanish - Italian - German
No imagination is needed here, for this house is a dream come true – so completely so, that words become superfluous before such rich and rare delights. Beauty and spirituality echo one another, resonating within these luxurious walls hung with a profusion of works of art and photographs, all true masterpieces. Like the goddess Aphrodite, who smiles down upon lovers, this
“Luxurious” abode is made for admiration and reflection, a distillation of all that is best in life.
3 swimming-polls
Rooms: 10
Suites: 12
Tariff: 270 to 900 €
Languages spoken: English - French- Spanish – Italian
The present owner, a retired British hotel keeper, has transformed three venerable riads to create a truly
"Luxurious" house, which he has entrusted to the former manager of one of the finest hotels in Marrakech. Riad Fartnatchi has become an exceptional, magnificent residence, whose style is a fascinating blend of Moroccan tradition and modern European design. You will enjoy the same quality of service as at an international 5-star hotel, and Lynn and her team will move heaven and earth to realise even the wildest of your dreams.
Suites: 5
Tariff: 295 to 495 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Think of how very pleasant it would be to go down there and live together… Where all is order and beauty, luxury, tranquillity and sensual delight …” There are divine experiences to be at this side of heaven, when time seems to stand still, leaving us to bathe in the magic of the moment. Beauty, serenity, efficiency and virtuosity are the key words in this
“Luxurious” Demeure d’Orient, ample testimony to the professionalism of its owners, who combine genuine conviviality with the finest good taste.
heated swimming-pool
Suites: 9
Tariff: 240 to 450 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish – Italian
Swimming pool, hammam, luxuriant garden, tree-filled panoramic terrace, elegant and spacious guestrooms and suites, this superb
Very Comfortable house is one of the old town’s most prestigious properties. Located not far from Jemaa El Fna, a combination of the traditionally oriental and the contemporary, this former Kaid’s residence stands majestically in lush green surroundings, an invitation to taste all the mysterious pleasures, the calm and serenity of the Orient.
Suites: 5
Tariff: 210 to 1695 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Just a few steps from the world-famous square, this former city gentry’s residence dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, and has been magnificently restored, preserving its original architecture – a sumptuous and
“Very Comfortable” house with a surface area of 1000 m2, built around 4 patios planted with banks of white roses and with palm, orange and banana trees. Solar-heated 9 by 4-metre zellij swimming pool, hammam, massage room, beauty care cabins, jacuzzi, large-screen television, DVD players, and multimedia points are among the amenities on offer, ensuring your stay here will be a memorable one.
Standard rooms: 4
Superior rooms: 5
Privilege rooms: 7
Tariff: 100 to 200 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish
Open the secret door to this vast, elegant and ‘‘Very Comfortable’’ riad and discover a whole other world – a wondrous palace set in a garden filled with orange trees, palms, and aromatic herbs… Renovated in contemporary architectural style which still reflects Moroccan tradition, the serenity this fine house has to offer is in remarkable contrast to the hustle-bustle of the medina. The massage area and its traditional hammam will introduce you to age-old rituals, and the riad’s design, decor and sophistication will ensure you the holiday of your dreams.
Rooms: 4
Suites: 4
Tariff: 150 to 270 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Elegance exquisitely combined with the most relaxing of atmospheres, Tarabel is a perfect example of the colonial residence of days gone by. Every room is vibrant with character, leading one away from the humdrum of everyday life to a world of nostalgic finery, antique photographs, engravings, family furniture and lovingly collected objets d’art. The lounges are havens of tranquillity capturing the unique ambience of this
“Very Comfortable”. House. The terrace, filled with flowers and bathed in incandescent light, is a miniature paradise for sun worshippers, while the ‘well-being’ room provides enough oriental-style relaxation to satisfy the most demanding of hedonists!
Rooms: 2
Suite: 1
Tariff: 170 to 390 €
Languages spoken: English - French – Spanish
 | RIAD AYADINA
35 Zaouia El Abbassia -Kaâ Machraâ
Route de Fès, face Wilaya Bab Ayadi
Marrakech Médina
+ 212 (0) 661 21 35 09
Contact
www.riadayadina.com
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A butting the walls of Marrakech, a few minutes from the Palmeraie and the golf clubs, this superb
‘‘Very Comfortable’’ house is built on the foundations of the old Ayadi Palace dating from the 19th century (where not so long ago, Kaid Ayadi lived along with his courtesans and harem), and is a matchless blend of charm, friendliness, authenticity and elegance. Guestrooms and suite are individually decorated, and the terrace, lined with olive-trees and bougainvillea, houses a Jacuzzi and swimming pool. This fine abode has everything necessary to help you discover all the flavours of the orient–including cuisine which is inventive, delicate and delicious.
1 room
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Rooms: 3
Suites: 6
Tariff: 80 to 160 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Spanish
In the image of its charming young owners, the riad radiates happiness and joie de vivre. Everything is in perfect harmony, and ambience here is the warmest imaginable. Located in one of the medina’s quietest districts and very easily accessed by car, this splendid,
“Very Comfortable” house offers an elegant and sober traditional Moroccan art-with resolutely modern comfort. Its tree-filled patio and immense terrace are pure invitations to lie back and relax, or to savour the range of delicious dishes preparated by a first-rate cook - simple pleasures you’ll find hard to refuse!
Rooms: 2
Suites: 3
Tariff: 109 to 250 €
Languages spoken: English - French - German - Italian
Discover the true magic of the Orient in this jewel of authenticity, all intoxicating colours and giddy perfumes - an elegant,
“Charming and Traditional” abode located in Bab Doukkala, a medina district much beloved by the Marrakchis themselves. Guestrooms and suites are spacious, tastefully decorated, and equipped with every modern comfort - invitations to relaxation and loving dalliance. Patio, lounge with open fireplace, sun-soaked terrace and swimming pool all add to the charm of this spot where time stands still at your command.
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Rooms: 1
Suites: 4
Tariff: 110 to 230 €
Languages spoken: English - French – German
Orange trees, palm trees and luxuriant cascades of bougain-villeas blossom on the many patios of this former residence of a family of Marrakchi notables - a truly delightful hotel of character whose Moorish architecture and luxurious atmosphere recreate the lifestyle of bygone years, the impression of being an honoured guest in a traditional Arab house, with very comfortable guest-rooms and lounges where elegance is the order of the day. The mysteries of Arabic culture are reborn here, affording you all the sumptuousness of an authentic experience.
Rooms: 15
Suites: 6
Tariff: 110 to 340 €
Languages spoken: English - French - German – Italian - Spanish - Swedish - Danish - norwegian
This venerable residence, which once accommodated receptions held by Kaid L'Ayali, is today a splendid
"Charming and Very Comfortable" house where, in order to offer its guests the very best, only seven guestrooms have been fitted out over a total surface area of more than 1000m2. Traditional decor, fine fabrics, vast terraces and shady patios make this a place where the key words are sophistication and wellbeing. The beauty of the riad and the readyavailability of its staff will ensure you an unforgettable stay.
Rooms: 5
Suite: 1
Double suite: 1 (2 rooms)
Tariff: 76 to 194 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Cross the threshold of this fine old resi-dence, located less than 120 metres from Marrakech’s far-famed square and a few steps away from the museums and palaces in this historic part of the city, and you are in a
“Charming and Traditional” house that recently reopened its doors after having been superbly renovated. Warmly welcoming interiors, tastefully decorated guestrooms and deluxe hammam all combine to emphasise the premises’ elegance and authenticity. Your hosts here have gathered a wealth of know-how during the many years they spent running fine hotels in Paris and on the Côte d’Azur, and you are guaranteed a unique experience, along with top-quality service – more than enough to make your stay an unforgettable one.
Rooms: 6
Tariff: 69 to 128 €
Languages spoken: English - French – Spanish
Located facing one another in the Ben Salah district, an area that has kept all of its authentic flavour, these two elegant,
“Charming and Traditional” houses offer a harmonious combination of Moroccan tradition and sophisticated comfort. Lounges adorned with painted carved cedar wood ceilings, tree-filled patios where you can laze the time away to the gentle murmur of the fountain, spacious and very comfortable guestrooms and suites, swimming pool and terraces where you can sit back and enjoy delicious local specialities that will really have you appreciating the many virtues of Moroccan hospitality – all this and more is on offer from Yolande and Olivier, who are always on hand as attentive hosts, delighted to share their love of the city and their favourite haunts with their guests.
Rooms: 7
Suites: 4
Tariff: 50 to 95 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Beyond the walls of Bab Doukkala, accessible along one of the medina’s liveliest and busiest side streets, this elegant and
‘‘Very Charming’’ abode awaits your coming. Renovated in magnificent style, it is now the home of its dynamic and highly professional mistress, Isabelle. Lounges, dining room, and spacious, airy guestrooms, surround a patio where traditional columns and doors, cedar wood ceilings, marble floor and stucco ornamentation all come together to give this fine old house a truly exceptional atmosphere.
Rooms: 6
Tariff: 80 to 130 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Italian
The subtle ambience woven by the decor in this fine
“Charming and Traditional” residence, where elegance and sophistication are the order of the day, is clear evidence that Christopher, the master of the house, is a lover of harmonious colours and of images set off by the play of light. Painted and carved woodwork, copper, wrought iron and tapestries are brought together to create a world that bewitches the senses. Guestrooms and suites are comfortable and attractively decorated in warm colours, highlighting one of the house’s special features - the Berber room, a kaidal tent set up on the terrace. Whether you are on your honeymoon or are simply rediscovering the joys of youth, you can lie there watching the stars above.
Rooms: 4
Suites: 1
Tariff: 90 to 180 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Good humour and joie de vivre are the order of the day from the moment you arrive at this very pleasant
“Charming and Traditional” house, which opens wide its doors to receive those fortunate enough to be its guests. There is no escaping the benevolent magic that pervades these premises. The very quintessence of courtesy and generosity devoted solely to the very finest in quality, sure to enchant you, and to entice you back again, to a place where good fellowship is an unfinished symphony.
in 4 rooms
pool
Rooms: 8
Tariff: 85 to 110 €
Languages spoken: English - French - Italian
10 minutes’ walk from the famous square, and accessible by car down one of the medina’s most typical side-streets, the doors of this stately 17th century residence open on to the reception area, a vast colonnaded patio, and a superbly restored 880m2 house. Harmony and tranquillity, sophisticated decor, Jacuzzi pool, intimate lounges, elegant and spacious guestrooms whose names evoke Morocco’s successive dynasties, panoramic terrace with superb views of the Palmeraie and the Atlas mountains, everything about this fine
“Charming and Traditional” abode invites you to sit back and relax.
Rooms: 5
Suites: 2
Tariff: 79 to 110 €
Languages spoken: English - French
Two worlds exist side by side in Marrakech – that of the “in crowd”, and that of those looking for the simple life, and for those rare others capable of helping them experience it to the full. This latter world is exactly that which your host, a gentleman with the true human touch, has to offer. Everything in this
“Very Pleasant” house is made in his image. Guestrooms are cheerfully decorated, offering all the comfort you could wish for, and the patio and lounges have everything you need to forget the hurly-burly of Jemaa el Fna. And the excellent quality / price ratio to be found here will only strengthen your desire to stay on just that little bit longer.
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Rooms: 4
Suites: 2
Tariff: 80 to 120 €
Languages spoken: English - French – Spanish
Located in the Mouassine district, the very heart of the medina, this
"elegant and friendly" house contains a diversity of lounges (music and reading-rooms), a spacious terrace around two patios with views of the Atlas mountains and the Koutoubia, a solarium and a hammam. Privacy, calm and relaxation await you in its patios, lounges and guest-rooms. Discreet, attentive and always available, Philippe and Corinne, like their staff, well know how to make your stay a pleasant one in keeping with the tradition of Moroccan hospitality.
Rooms: 7
Suite: 1
Tariff: 50 to 130 €
Languages spoken: French (a little English and Spanish)
