Riad Blanc

Marrakech is a city best explored on foot, and a day experiencing this fascinating city demands a quiet and very comfortable retreat for the no doubt exhausted traveller.

When it comes to location and atmosphere, it would be hard to find a better guest-house than the Riad Blanc, close to all the wonderful sights of the city, but quietly located barely 20 metres from the Dar Si Said, the Museum of Moroccan Art. The endless bustle of Djemma El Fna is ten minutes walk away, but within the high walls of the riad, peace and tranquility prevail. The three galleried levels of the riad surround a comfortably furnished courtyard complete with heated swimming pool, while the beautiful roof terrace houses both a tented area for relaxing and a sun terrace and also has a Jacuzzi. There is an Angsana Spa treatment room and hammam – all guaranteed to banish the weariness induced by dedicated sightseeing. The Riad was built in the 18th century and has been lovingly restored to retain many original features but its interior is a subtle combination of modern and traditional influences, and there is no lack of contemporary facilities such as internet access and air-conditioning.

Facilities / Services

Jacuzzi

Living Room

Rooftop Sun Terrace

Swimmimg Pool

Destination introduction

The rich history of Marrakech is reflected in its various quarters. the Medina, above which rises the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, the emblem of the city, corresponds to the old town. Place Jemaa El-Fna, the hub of all activity, is its heart. Within the ramparts are the souks (north of Place Jemaa El-Fna), the kasbah and the mellah (the Jewish quarter). Gueliz in the northwest, is the new town laid out by Marhsal Lyautey under the Protectorate. It is filled with Western style offices and businesses.

Avenue Mohamed V is the district's main thoroughfare. Extending Gueliz in  the southwest is Hivernage, a verdant quarter with many hotels that also dates from the Protectorate. The district is bordered on its western side by the Menara Gardens, and on its eastern side by the walls of the medina.