Riad El Mezouar

Riad El Mezouar Riad El Mezouar is a newly refurbished historic Riad located in the heart of the historic center of Marrakech, the medina.

Riyad el Mezouar has been painstakingly and harmoniously restored and refurbished by the new British owner, Romaine Lancaster, using traditional Moroccan craftsmanship and materials. The courtyard features zelliij - intricate enamelled hand-fired terracotta tiles from the ancient city of Fez, as well as fountains, an important feature of traditional Moroccan and Islamic architecture. The ro

of terrace and many of the bathrooms showcase the art of tadelakt - a version of stucco, polished with black soap to give a glossy, smooth finish - a speciality material of Marrakech. The tranquil enclosed garden, the meaning of the word riad, features a beautiful, turquoise-coloured pool around which is planted an abundance of aromatic herbs, flowers and fruit trees providing a haven for turtle doves and a variety of butterflies. Built in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as part of the royal palace complex, the imposing villa in the historic Marrakech media, was the residence of the mezouar, the name given to the head of royal protocol who was also responsible for drawing up the royal family tree and presumably guardian to royal secrets. The riad remained part of the royal household until 1945 when it was bought as a private residence. It was subsequently owned by the descendants of Hammadi el Glaoui a member of an important tribe in the High Atlas region of Morocco. Hammadi’s brother Thami el Glaoui, was the infamous last Pasha of Marrakech a warlord known as the Lord of the High Atlas. This historic riad has been running as a maison d’hôte since 1999, Guests to Riyad el Mezouar are taken by surprise by the peaceful ambience of the courtyard and terrace, where they can enjoy lantern-lit dinners and sun-filled breakfasts. This contrasts startlingly with the hustle and bustle of the nearby covered market and adjacent soukhs which fringe the historic landmarks of Marrakech. These include the Koutoubia mosque and the famous Jemaa el Fnaa square with its daily dose of snake-charmers, monkey grinders, story-tellers, false-teeth vendors and hypnotic north African musicians.

Top to toe ahead of the new season @ Riad el Mezouar. We hope to welcome you!
10/08/2019

Top to toe ahead of the new season @ Riad el Mezouar. We hope to welcome you!

Valentine in the air here at Riad el Mezouar!
29/01/2019

Valentine in the air here at Riad el Mezouar!

Dear Tablet guests who so kindly wrote glowing reviews of my riad in 2018. Thank you! We were honoured by the gong! ...
29/01/2019

Dear Tablet guests who so kindly wrote glowing reviews of my riad in 2018. Thank you! We were honoured by the gong! Do come again, tell your friends and from all of us at Riad el Mezouar, Happy 2019. Romaine

We take a look back at the best-reviewed Tablet hotels of the past year — which would place them high in the running for best hotels in the world.

Thank you to a regular Riad el Mezouar guest who spotted this in the London Evening Standard https://www.standard.co.u...
07/12/2017

Thank you to a regular Riad el Mezouar guest who spotted this in the London Evening Standard https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/best-riads-hotel-in-marrakech-a3709866.html

Scroll down to Riad No 5!

Romaine

With the recent opening of the YSL museum in Marrakech, there’s never been a better time to visit this rich and vibrant city. We’ve partnered with Chic Retreats to bring you five of the best hidden Marrakech riad hotels that might not be on your radar yet - but should be. 1. Riad de Tarabel

My maiden voyage. Not far but I made it from the ground up! That is tough. Especially on one leg. The table was ...
27/09/2017

My maiden voyage. Not far but I made it from the ground up! That is tough. Especially on one leg. The table was not my goal but then it was my first flight.
I was snatched from my nest 30 feet above in the towering Riad el Mezouar palm tree. A bird of prey had sourced our nest as an easy takeaway breakfast. But it dropped me and I landed hard in the courtyard of the riad far below, not having learned how to engage my wings.
One of my legs was injured in the fall and It took me a couple of days to get over the shock of the descent and work out how to move in my new ground-based environment.
My parents eventually found me and taught me how to open my wings and a week later, here I am!
I have since made several flights, first to the small grapefruit tree in the courtyard where I was reunited with my twin who flew down to encourage me, but now I am back in the tall palm tree from where I keep a beady eye out for that hungry falcon. It won't catch me next time.

12/03/2017

This is the latest suite to be added to the Riad el Mezouar stable. The Palm Tree Suite is not suitable for guests who suffer from vertigo nor those who prefer more personal space but it has plenty of air conditioning for the cool summer months. Current guests are due to fly imminently. The suite is not yet registered with Booking.com!

Dear Guests to be. Don't worry if you shop until you drop here in Marrakech. It is hard not to. If you have no hold ...
11/03/2017

Dear Guests to be. Don't worry if you shop until you drop here in Marrakech. It is hard not to. If you have no hold baggage allowance, DHL collect from Riad el Mezouar, albeit by donkey who charges a carrot. DHL charge an additional 50 Dirhams for the donkey service plus whatever it costs to send your new treasures to your home. Happy shopping! Romaine

Merry Christmas from Riad el Mezouar and Marrakech!Romaine
22/12/2016

Merry Christmas from Riad el Mezouar and Marrakech!
Romaine

29/10/2016

This morning at Riad el Mezouar

Riad el Mezouar will be featured in the new Destinations Africa coffee table book to be published by Taschen in the Autu...
11/06/2016

Riad el Mezouar will be featured in the new Destinations Africa coffee table book to be published by Taschen in the Autumn

Latest news ... Riad el Mezouar was a finalist in the Conde Nast 2016 Awards diner in London last week in the Small and...
10/11/2015

Latest news ... Riad el Mezouar was a finalist in the Conde Nast 2016 Awards diner in London last week in the Small and Exclusive category

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