Visit Marrakech for an extraordinary vacation in Morocco

In Morocco, there is a style of old houses that have been converted into charming little boutique hotels called Riads.

Constructed of mud and clay, these dwellings are almost unnoticeable from the outside except for a small door, but once you enter, you’re in for a feast for the senses! With trees, flowers and fountains, there is a courtyard open to the sky, surrounded by rooms on all four sides.

Generally, the kitchen and relaxation areas are on the ground floor. In Morocco, they often use the sofas in the living room as beds at night.

On the upper floors there are small sleeping rooms with balconies facing the courtyard.

Privacy is not really valued in Morocco, except between the genders, so women and girls would have their own room, and boys and men theirs, except for married people, with very few possessions other than clothes and such sometimes jewelry.

Visionaries have converted these old dwellings into hotels that are absolutely delightful to experience. They have reworked them with the most beautiful mosaics and tapestries, ornaments and fabrics. There is a timeless luxury that feels divine!

Traditional riads are found mainly in the old cities, or medinas, of cities. As you walk through the cobblestone streets, you are literally walking between blank walls, but behind those walls is an amazing hidden world, thriving homes filled with cooking and games.

As you explore the city during the day, you can get a taste of the pace of life in Morocco, with street vendors and acrobats and an unimaginable array of exotic crafts, food, scents, and design. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the variety of colours, sounds and scents… so when you return to your riad in the evening, you can enjoy the mystical peace and quiet, relax and unwind after an exciting day of exploring.

Fez is an ancient center of knowledge and spirituality. It is over a thousand years old and has the “largest car-free zone” in any city in the world due to its narrow cobblestone streets. Your competition is donkey carts (watch your step!) and street vendors selling cookies and candy.

Marrakech is an ancient desert oasis in the middle of the country, nestled against the High Atlas Mountains. Using Marrkesh as a base, you can explore the Berber villages high in the mountains, take a day trip to Essaouira on the coast, or spend your days wandering the old market, called soukto find your perfect memories.

Everyone who visits Morocco raves about it! When are you going to come and find out what all the hype is about?