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Zen meets Morocco - a beautifully renovated riad in the old city of Marrakesh. The style combines the modernity of minimalism with the beauty of Moroccan craftsmanship. BOOK ONLINE!
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A centuries old home in a quiet, residential area of the medina (old city) of Marrakech, recently completely restored in the traditional manner using authentic building materials, Riad Ariha (guesthouse / maison d'hote / boutique hotel)offers modern comfort combined with the peaceful ambiance of a former age.
The atmosphere is one of harmony, simplicity and relaxation. Furnishings are simple yet elegant.
The riad is centred around a fountain and dipping pool and has 5 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom with shower. One bathroom has both a shower and a bathtub--reclining in the bathtub you can admire the dome above with light filtered through the glass stars.
Roof terrace, hammam, Moroccan cuisine. Beautiful views from every angle.
Each room is air conditioned for the summer heat, and has heating for the cooler winter evenings. Friendly service from our Moroccan staff.
Prices are per room, not per person and include breakfast, local taxes, linen, towels.
Bed & Breakfast: Breakfast is included in the price. Free WiFi and free individual safety deposit boxes in room.
Delicious Moroccan meals can be ordered for lunch and dinner and are served in the sitting/dining room, the loggia, in the courtyard or on the roof terrace � you choose where.
Our rates offer great value for a stay in an authentic Moroccan home, beautifully renovated, with personal service.
A great place for a family reunion or getting together with friends.
Our guests write that they return home with memories to last a lifetime.
Added to Travel Library: 2 February 2006 |
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| Lowest Daily Price: |
65 EUR |
Highest
Daily Price: |
112 EUR |
| Lowest Weekly Price: |
345 EUR |
Highest Weekly Price: |
644 EUR |
| Charging Method: |
Per bedroom |
| Payment Types: |
Cash, Credit Cards, PayPal |
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| Quiet residential area in the Sidi bin Slimane area, near Bab Taghzout. 15 minutes from Place Jma el Fna and the suqs (markets). |
| Address:
Marrakech 40 000, Morocco |
| Nearest Bus / Tramway:
taxi stand - 500 Meters |
| Nearest Airport:
Marrakech - 5 Kilometers |
| Accommodation located in city, old town, downtown, near cultural interest, near historical interest, near tennis courts, near ski area, near horse riding, near golf course, near restaurants & bars, near shopping area ! |
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| Services:
Hammam/massage/beauty treatments
Free--Individual safety deposit boxes
TV satellite
Telephone
Free WiFi in riad
Data ports for ADSL internet access
Air conditioning
Heating
Moroccan meals served
The rooms Jasmine and Jacaranda can accommodate an extra bed or two for small children. Modest extra fee applies.
Roof terrace:
Seating area under pergola with tented roof>
2 sunbeds
Separate dining area
Outdoor shower facility
Jasmine, bougainvillea, oleander bushes
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| # of Units: |
1 |
Bedrooms: |
5 |
| Guest Houses - Amenities & Services: |
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Barbecue |
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Disabled Facilities |
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Fax |
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Garden |
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Internet Dial Up |
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Internet Broadband |
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Library |
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Lift / Elevator |
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Parking |
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Pets Welcome |
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Private Beach |
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Sauna |
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Shared Bathroom |
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Spa / Jacuzzi |
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Swimming Pool |
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Tennis Court |
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Washing Machine |
| Rooms - Amenities & services: |
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Air Conditioning |
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Central Heating |
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Cable/Satelite TV |
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Balcony |
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City View |
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Sea View |
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Daily Cleaning |
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DVD Player |
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DVD/Music Collection |
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Ensuite Bathroom |
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Ironing Board |
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Safe |
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Stereo/Radio System |
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Telephone |
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Work Desk |
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| We speak:
German, French, English, Arabic |
| Welcome Pack: Welcome snack and mint tea upon arrival. The staff of four is there to help you. |
| - Breakfast available | | - Lunch available | | - Dinner available |
| Breakfast is included in the price(served in the courtyard, the sitting room, loggia or on the roof terrace).
Home-cooked Moroccan meals are available in the riad at reasonable prices. |
Guestbook: These are some of the entries in our guestbook and from internet reviews.
My apologies for any typos and misreadings of text, especially those not in English!
Some appreciative e-mails from our clients:
January 4th, 2008
Dear Barbara,
Just to let you know that we had a very restful 11 days at the Riad Ariha.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, your staff were so accommodating and couldn't do enough for us. You are extremely fortunate to have hard working loyal local employees. In particular, the lady who manages your kitchen and cooks the lovely meals is a real treasure.
Our flight was five hours delayed, we didn't arrive until almost 10 pm and yet she was still there to greet us with a smile, a cup of very welcome tea followed by a lovely meal.
We really enjoyed our stay and managed to explore much more of Marrakech than on previous visits. We are still toying with the idea of moving over there on a semi-permanent basis. Now that we are back in Scotland with its grey rainy weather the prospect of moving abroad seems ever more appealing. We spent a bit of time looking at properties and intend to return sometime this year to continue our search. If you have any tips, advice or contacts you would be willing to share, we would be delighted to hear from you as you have managed to buy and set up an excellent business.
Once again, many thanks for a memorable stay in Marrakech.
Gail Macfarlane
December 4th, 2007
Barbara,
Thanks so much for all your assistance- we had a fabulous break and really enjoyed our time at the Riad.
Many thanks again,
Anne-Lise
September 3rd, 2007
Dear Barbara
Just a quick email to let you know what a wonderful stay we had at the Riad Ariha. It is such a beautiful little hotel, and Abdhul was just lovely and so helpful. We loved our weekend in Marrakesh, and it was great to be staying somewhere so central and yet quiet and peaceful! The breakfast, and the mint tea, was all fantastic.
We will certainly recommedn the Riad to our friends, and I'll write a quite review for Venere.com when I get a chance.
Thanks again
Sarah
June 5th, 2007
Guest review for the Riad Ariha, Marrakech (10-14.5.07).
The Riad Ariha is a great place for a house party.
Cool tranquil colours create an air of relaxation while Abdullah and the staff offer an excellent service – there went you ant them, otherwise unobtrusive, quietly going about their business, and, at all times happy and tremendously helpful. We hired all five rooms for four days to celebrate a 50th Birthday party with eight other friends. It proved to be the perfect choice.
It’s not the grandest of riad’s – it doesn’t pretend to be, and is all the better for it. It is clean, calm, wonderfully comfortable (we wanted to take our mattress home), and laid back. The rooms are nicely furnished and there are plenty of fresh flowers and candles around. For first time visitors, you’ll get all the advice you need from the staff, including guides and drivers – and do make good use of the hamman and massage service. We did!
Breakfasts are simple, fresh and wholesome, while, if required the staff will prepare evening meals, again using fresh produce. They arranged a wonderful birthday feast for us on one night even contributing with a home made birthday cake.
Finding the villa is an interesting experience, but the villa is able to arrange airport transfers using taxis that will take you to the door. Once familiar with the route part of the pleasure with the Medina is getting lost and then trying to find your way home again. If you fail there are plenty of children eager to act as your guide for a pretty small payment.
We plan to return again as soon as we can, this time with our two younger children who we feel will be equally at home there and look forward to it. Highly recommended.
Rick Bond. Devon, England
June 4th, 2007
Dear Barbara
I can’t believe that it’s getting on for a month since our stay at Riad Ariha. I’d every intention of writing as soon as we returned, but have been so busy ploughing 16 hour days into my business that all such good intentions went astray.
Anyway, I hope you’ll forgive the delay as I write now to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to you and all the team at the Riad for the most memorable of holidays.
I’m sure you are used to receiving glowing reports by now, and that this is one of many, but I’m happy to add my name to the list of those who have have a enjoyed the truly pleasurable experience that is Riad Ariha. It was quite a discerning bunch that you had too cater for, including journalists, a government minister and a number of us who are experienced the fine art of guest accommodation - and you succeeded in surpassing all our expectations. I can’t think of a better way to have celebrated my 50th birthday.
It was all the more memorable, for the birthday party that your staff laid on for me on the Saturday night. We were all delighted with the feast and in particular my birthday cake. And do thank the staff – they were all wonderful. In fact it is the combination of the tranquil luxury of the villa coupled with their unobtrusive, but so friendly and happy attitudes that makes Riad Ariha so outstanding.
We certainly want to return, this time bringing our two children with us if that’s possible, as we’d like them to taste Marrakech’s culture experience. We’d like to combine it with a few days on the coast or perhaps a trek in the High Atlas – away from the main tourist trail. All advice welcome!
My very best wishes – and thanks again.
Sincerely, Rick Bond
March 2007
Thanks for a lovely stay. The riad is a peaceful oasis amongst the chaos and magic of this great city. Thanks to all the staff for making us very welcome. Love-- the girls from Glasgow
Fiona and Lucie (Fish and Chips)
Glasgow, Scotland
March 2007
Hello again from one of the Hens. I couldn’t stay away and have come back already. A beautiful hideaway in a majestic town. So lovely, I can’t wait to come back again. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday.
Nicola xx
See you again soon
Wow! Thirteen girls come to stay to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of Claire Johnston. Thank you for making it so relaxing, magical and for creating a wonderful haven. We recommend the hammam experience to everyone. Thanks to Abdul and his staff for looking after us so well, finding us our very own chauffeur and guide. We’ll definitely make a return visit and spread the word to friends and family. Thanks again, the hens! Xxx Jan xxx Tash xxx Kitmouse xxx Curly xxx, LizziaxxxBecca xxx CatherinexxxNicolaxxxJennyxxx
March 1st, 2007
Thanks for taking good care, it was wonderful, tranquil in an exciting city.
Nanda and Roch
First time in Morocco. Great experience!! Now on to our next experience …. Ouarzazate! Let’s hope for the same beautiful stuff!
Sept 18th, 2006
A very pleasant stay. We especially enjoyed the hospitality. The food was good too!
Doris and Chris Timms
?? and Michael Villoingt
Sept 17th, 2007
Home from home – friendly staff. Lovely place.
Ann and Mick
Sept 13th, 2006
Thank you for your lovely hospitality, it was a beautiful refuge to escape to each day.
Corline ??? and Nathan
Sept 9th, 2006
Hopefully I’ll be here again!! The place was wonderful, so the people
Hospitality created a refuge where one could dream on.
Sept 5th, 2006
It was great staying here. The riad surpassed our expectations. The service was friendly … very warm. Best of Luck!
Natalie?
You took very good care of us. Thank you very much.
Terry Joyce, US
Thank you for having us in your lovely riad! We were treated wonderfully by your staff, it made a very special experience.
Fred Auch, US
Forget ye not to entertain strangers
Fore there by; some have entertained angels, unawares.
Hebrews 13.2
And sometimes one has been entertained by angels unaware.
Rongomai, New Zealand
I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to stay in this fabulous place. The beauty that I saw on the website was surpassed in real life. My favorite part of the riad was by far the people. Many smiles, kind words, good advice and entertaining conversation added so much to my journey to this wonderful land. Best wishes to a grand future.
Kevin Mitchell, US
The riad décor is lovely – a safe, quiet, elegant house in the medina. Your welcome and service to us is first-class. We hope many people from New Zealand will come and experience it. We will tell them about this beautiful riad.
Sue Knowles, New Zealand
November 2nd, 2005
We really love your beautiful, relaxing home! Marrakech has brought us many exciting adventures and returning here at the end of each day has made Marrakech magical!! Many thanks for your kindness and smiles
Katie Knowles, New Zealand
September 20th, 2005
Best wishes for this wonderful and pittoresque ryad – the oasis of restrained elegance and pure lines! We had a refreshing stay in an inviting atmosphere and hope to join in after the last exams for another time!
Christine Sobolewski Germany
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