Riad el Fenn | Marrakech | Morocco

 Chic and unique, Riad El Fenn is a boutique, bohemian sanctuary within the Marrakech Medina walls.  The metre thick walls trap out the noise from outside and inside a labyrinth of corridors that house a stunning artwork collection lead through to candle-lit courtyards with rose-petal filled fountains.  The 22 stylish and spacious rooms offer a peaceful haven from the bustling Medina.  

Perfect for… arty, bohemian types will love Riad el Fenn and it is ideal for a romantic city break.

Where… in Ksour quarter of the Medina, next to Bab el Ksour (Gate of the Palaces) just minutes from the central square.  

And the rooms… 22 stylishly decorated rooms with spacious bathrooms and giant baths, each with a private living area.  The rooms also contain ipod docks. The largest suite has a private terrace and plunge pool.     

Food & Facilities… delightful breakfasts and light lunches are served in the shade on the roof  terrace and the main restaurant caters for evening meals.  Food is produced using local ingredients and organic produce from the Riad’s organic garden in the foothills of Atlas Mountains.  There are two swimming pools as well as a plunge pool on the magnificent roof terrace.  The terrace offers stunning views of the city below and has a number of daybeds and private shaded areas for resting during the warm afternoons.  There is also a 20m putting green that looks out to the impressive Koutoubia Mosque.  Riad el Fenn has two spa treatment rooms, a Hammam, library and there is also a private mini cinema.

Activities… after a day spent exploring the souks with a personal guide, relax and enjoy the afternoon sunshine on the hotel’s roof terrace where you can enjoy the stunning views of the medina and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.  Outside the medina walls, golf, riding, tennis and mountain walks can be organised. 

In the know… after a few days in Marrakech, why not head out to the Atlas Mountains, to Kasbah Tamadot stunning scenery and unadulterated relaxation in North Africa's most opulent retreat.