Riad 72 – Marrakech, Morocco
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Check in – There is no check in desk here, but the Riad will send someone to pick you up at the airport. They then drive you to the end of a road, stop, unload your luggage and another person comes running with a wheelbarrow to take you down the narrow pedestrian alley to the Riad. The moment you walk in the Riad, the dust and chaos of the streets outside settles and it’s a place of tranquility.
Room – Our room was fantastic. 25 foot high carved wood ceiling, Moroccan tile across the floor, wooden doors 15 feet high carved in the most intricate design, we felt like we were in a palace.
Grounds – The whole Riad is immaculate, not just the rooms. The central courtyard where you eat is divine with the sound of cool water running from the small fountain and the palm trees soaring over you. Don’t miss the rooftop where you can lounge around and see over all of Marrakech and the mountains in the distance. We took in the sunset up here and it was magical. I also had henna on my hands done up here on the roof as we watched the world go by around us.
Design – This Riad is exactly how I expected Morocco to be and much much more. The decor was perfect and so right for the place. Moroccan lanterns light your way at every turn and everything was immaculate.
Food – Out of everything at Riad 72, the food was perhaps the best of all. Every morning, a breakfast spread is there for you, set up at your own private table. The night we arrived late, they had waited to set our table with rose petals to accompany our meal, some of the best food I’ve ever had. Fatima, the cook, goes everyday to the markets and buys what’s fresh, there are no menus but you don’t need them. Don’t forget to spend some time in the afternoon with fresh Moroccan mint tea and cookies.
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Molly @ The Move to America says
I have never been to Morocco, but your post makes me want to go! A great review!
Casey Martin says
I LOVED Morocco! Such an interesting place!
Victoria says
did you feel safe in morocco as a whole? i’m thinking of going the week between christmas and new year’s…ring in 2014 somewhere exotic 🙂
Casey Martin says
I felt incredibly safe, and I had no problems at all. Morocco is fairly lenient compared to many of the other Muslim countries in the region, so I would say you won’t have any problems!
A Country Girls World says
The roof alone makes this Riad look incredible! And the view from the roof looks amazing, just as I would picture Morocco in my head! 🙂
Casey Martin says
The rooftop here was amazing! And we were the only ones using it the entire time during our stay… it was like a private rooftop!
Melanie Fontaine says
This place looks beautiful! I hope to go to Morocco one day, but one thing that is keeping me is the heat – I’m very sensitive to it and lots of people who have been have told me they had a hard time adjusting. How did you experience it?
Casey Martin says
I don’t like heat either and we went during March, which was perfect. It was very cool in the mornings and evenings and only got to the high 70’s during the day… perfect weather! Don’t go during the Summer, but I’d say from November to April would be good! (having lived in the 100+ heat of the Middle East as a child, I totally know where you’re coming from)
Melanie Fontaine says
Thanks for the advice! That really sounds like perfect weather! 🙂
Rachel says
We LOVED our Riad in Marrakech. Such an awesome and unique experience. 🙂
Casey Martin says
the Riad experience really is one of a kind and I’d totally recommend it over a hotel there!
Jade says
I think I’ve now been recommended by five people to stay at Riad 72 – it’s very popular! I can see why though, and I hope to visit one day.
Casey Martin says
It’s a great place!!