21 Best Riads in Marrakech: A Curated Guide on Where to Stay
One of the best parts about planning a trip to Morocco is getting to pick out the picture-perfect riads. A riad is basically a family-run Moroccan guesthouse located in the old medinas, based around an open central courtyard with private rooms on a few floors. It’s a small and intimate experience, and it’s one of the best ways to get in touch with Moroccan culture as a tourist. Your riad hosts can make a huge difference in your stay – recommending guides, drivers, and off the beaten path spots where you won’t get ripped off as a tourist. In the atmosphere of Marrakech, where scams are rampant and taking advantage of tourists is commonplace, a riad host is almost like a ‘fixer’ – solving problems, negotiating fair deals, and helping you navigate the more difficult aspects of Moroccan culture for outsiders. The personal nature of your relationship with your riad host, who typically only has a handful of guests at one time (as a riad is much, ...