{"id":57324,"date":"2017-03-31T14:31:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T19:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=57324"},"modified":"2019-03-21T11:40:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-21T16:40:44","slug":"best-luxury-riads-morocco-book-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/best-luxury-riads-morocco-book-now\/","title":{"rendered":"7 luxury riads in Morocco you can book now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Add spice to your next Morocco vacation with a stay in a riad. Many of Morocco’s traditional courtyard homes, or riads<\/em>, have been transformed into luxurious boutique hotels, giving guests a glimpse of a culture once hidden from the world. Simply stepping into these buildings, many of which are tucked away\u00a0off bustling, maze-like streets, will transport you into a “One Thousand and One Nights” fantasy. Interiors are decked out in vibrant ornamentation that include glazed ceramic tiles (zellij<\/em>) in a kaleidoscope of colors and geometric patterns, elaborately painted wooden ceilings (zouakt<\/em>) and hand-carved stucco work around impressive door frames. The riad experience is a far cry from one you’d get in a traditional hotel, with CNN Travel comparing it to having your own “private palace.” Here are seven of our favorite 5-star riads in Marrakech, all available at Orbitz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: Riads are rad! Click here for a complete list!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Riad Kaiss by Anika<\/p><\/div>\n

Riad Kaiss by Anika<\/a><\/strong>
\nPure seduction. Once the harem of one of Morocco’s sultans, this is now one of Marrakech’s most exquisite riad hotels. It features nine rooms and suites that include a full breakfast. There’s also a full-service spa onsite, which can deck you out in\u00a0henna tattoos, as well as a romantic restaurant, which prepares almost everything from scratch, with even the honey coming from local Berber villages.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Dar Darma Riad<\/p><\/div>\n

Dar Darma Riad
\n<\/strong><\/a>Staying here is like living within a beautiful Moorish painting. Boasting\u00a0a 300-year-old painted ceiling, this riad’s six suites, each distinctively decorated with carved wooden doors and antique furnishings, are a lavish blend of Old World with\u00a0modern conveniences. Terraces provide spectacular views of the Medina, the Koutoubia and the Atlas Mountains. Staff can arrange hot air balloon flights, horseback rides through Berber villages, personal shopping excursions through the local markets and the most popular option, cooking classes with Chef Maria. (The perfect couscous dish recipe\u00a0makes a lovely souvenir!)<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Riad Kniza<\/p><\/div>\n

Riad Kniza
\n<\/strong><\/a>Not many riad hotels are owned by true Moroccans, but this one\u00a0has been in\u00a0Haj Mohamed Bouskri\u2019s family for\u00a0generations. Dating from the 18th century, the luxury home feels like a quiet oasis in the withing the bustling Medina. It has been renovated\u00a0by local artisans, with its 11 suites decorated with gorgeous antiques and Moorish aesthetics\u00a0and its\u00a0three\u00a0open-air courtyards restored to their full grandeur. If you want a\u00a0city tour, don’t hesitate to tap Bouskri: He’s shown celebs such as\u00a0Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston around Marrakech.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Demeures d’orient Riad Deluxe & Spa<\/p><\/div>\n

Demeures d’orient Riad Deluxe & Spa
\n<\/strong><\/a>This beautifully resorted 18th-century riad offers 11 large suites, all tastefully decorated in a modern style that pays homage to Moroccan aesthetics, from the rich tapestries to the\u00a0tiled floors to the\u00a0exquisite rugs. All rooms also feature a fireplace. The riad includes an onsite restaurant\u00a0and full-service spa.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Riad Palais des Princesses<\/p><\/div>\n

Riad Palais des Princesses
\n<\/strong><\/a>As the name suggests, this is a setting befitting of\u00a0royalty. The ambience\u00a0is a soft embrace of cremes and whites, accented with Moorish designs by artists, painters and sculptors who respect the art of the Moroccan tradition. With 23 rooms and suites, it’s a\u00a0serene setting close to the Jamaa el Fna, yet tucked\u00a0away into the quieter corners of the Marrakech maze. A favorite for guests: meals or drinks\u00a0on the terrace, which has sweeping views of the Atlas Mountains.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Riad Ilayka<\/p><\/div>\n

Riad Ilayka
\n<\/strong><\/a>Carved cedar ceilings, antique furniture inlaid with the bones of camels, canopy beds of ebony\u2014these are some of the unique design touches at this luxury riad. Its seven plush suites, each individually decorated, feature sitting rooms, fireplaces and ensuite bathrooms. Breakfast is included for guests, as is access to an onsite spa and hamman (Moroccan steam room).<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Dar Les Cigognes<\/p><\/div>\n

Dar Les Cigognes
\n<\/strong><\/a>Renovated in 2015, this posh riad\u00a0faces the gates of the Royal Palace in the heart of the historic Medina. It boasts 11 rooms and suites, a full-service spa, a restaurant and a vibrant roof garden that overlooks the palace. (We’ll take every meal up there, please.)<\/p>\n

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TIP:<\/span><\/b> Orbitz<\/a> is now offering even more offbeat and unexpected accommodations. Here\u2019s how to find them on our website:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Select your destination and travel dates.
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2. On the results page, find\u00a0the \u201cFilter Properties By\u201d column to the left of the resulting hotel selections.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Sort by \u201cProperty Type\u201d and \u201cVacation Rentals\u201d to uncover cool options such as villas, houseboats, riads, castles and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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