RIYAD EL CADI, Marrakesh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Riad Accommodations
Riyad El Cadi consists of seven interconnected traditional houses with 17 rooms arranged around 7 patios. Rooms feature antiques, Berber textiles, and artwork from Morocco and the East. All accommodations include private bathrooms with argan oil toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Family suites like the Blue House and Douiriya Suite offer separate bedrooms and living areas for up to 5 guests. Most first-floor rooms have air conditioning, while ground-floor rooms stay cool behind thick walls.
Moroccan Culinary Experience
The restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine including beef tangia, spicy fish tagine, and multiple salad varieties. Dinner features a set menu of soup, Moroccan salads, tajine, and dessert. Lunch offers two courses at 230 DH. Cooking classes (70 EUR per person) teach preparation of tajines and salads using local ingredients like argan oil and preserved lemons. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. Full board is available at 500 DH per person daily.
Wellness and Recreation Facilities
The property features a 7x4 meter swimming pool with counter-current system in the Pool Courtyard. The spa offers hammam treatments, massages, and beauty rituals using natural products containing argan oil, rose water, and ghassoul clay. Yoga sessions are available on the rooftop terraces. Extensive terraces throughout the property provide space for relaxation with deckchairs and shaded tents. The library contains books on Moroccan culture and history.
Medina Central Location
Riyad El Cadi is located in Marrakech's Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, at the end of three cul-de-sacs. The property is within walking distance of Médersa Ben-Youssef (300m), Museum of Marrakech, Jemaa el-Fnaa (1km), Mosque de la Kasbah, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace (1.5km), and Saadian Tombs. The YSL Museum and Majorelle Garden are nearby attractions. The hotel can arrange airport transfers and excursions to the Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley, and Essaouira.
Comprehensive Guest Services
Services include guided tours of the Medina souks, sight-jogging tours (50 EUR for 1-5 persons), and arrangements for golf at local courses including Royal Golf. The concierge can book restaurants, exhibitions, and camel tours. Airport transfers, city tours, and excursions outside Marrakech are organized upon request. Henna tattoo services using vegetable-based traditional patterns are available. The team provides assistance with market visits and language phrases for negotiating in local souks.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock