Once the 18th century residence of King Kaid, this vast grand old palace has 15 opulent rooms and the highest rooftop in Marrakech. Owned by a Swedish architect and his Swiss wife, the couple bought the property 20 years ago and painstakingly renovated it, using donkeys to deliver the furniture as the building is only accessible via narrow alleyways. In this medina haven, you will find fine examples of exquisite intricate zellij tiling, colonnaded walkways, wood panelling, sculpted plasterwork, antique hand painted wooden zouaki ceilings and carved doorways. Some suites have private entrances and terraces, all have sumptuous textiles, elaborate lighting, decadent iron or four-poster beds and roll top tubs. Delicious dinners and extensive breakfasts are served in one of the jungle-like courtyard gardens by Aziz, the excellent in-house chef. Here there’s space for everyone - guests can always find a quiet spot to themselves.
Honeymoons
Child friendly
Spa
No restaurant
Luxury
Local markets
Sit-out Terrace
Trekking
Romantic
Traditional
Sights nearby
Spa breaks
Golf
City Style
Rooms
15 rooms in this hotelChild friendly
Babysitting available on request.Spa
In-room treatments available.No restaurant
Dinner available on request.Sit-out Terrace
Cots available
Internet
Walking distance restaurants
Airport transfer
Bath robes
Suites
Garden
Local markets
Trekking
Sights nearby
Golf
A riad surrounded by lush gardens offers blissful calm amid Morocco’s hectic urban life. Annabelle Thorpe picks her favourites
Originally published by The Times
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