Riad la Famille, a Cozy Riad in the Medina of Marrakech

Here we are letting you know one of our favorite riads in Marrakesh, Riad la Famille.
Just as its name says, this riad is run by a family in Marrakech.
You will feel like you're invited to a true Moroccan family's house!

Lobby of the riad

Something typical about this riad is, the small fountain in the middle of the lobby. It seems the owner likes this white and red color combination.

Entrance

The entrance of the riad. Just like other riads in Marrakech, no sign, no specific indicantions, it's just like someone's home.

Welcome tea

Right after you arrive in the riad, you will be welcomed with tea and cookies. This is my favorite, fekkas (biscotti) ! You should try this at least once in Morocco.

Red twin room

This is a red room, since this riad has just opened in the recent years, the walls and floors seem still new.

Bathroom

Big bathroom with bathtub, which is unusual for this type of small riad.

Upper floor

Go up the stairs, then you'll get to the upper floor. It still seems like a typical house in Morocco.

Room with blue color

This is another twin room, painted with blue color. Each room has its own taste.

Bathroom of the blue room

Here also the bathroom is very unique. I've never seen a riad's bath with such a pillar! It also has a bathtub, and the ceramic sink is very beautiful.

Shower room

Another example of a unique bathroom. Look at the shape of this shower room! Colorful sunshine is coming in through the colored-glass window.

Rooftop terrace

When you come to a riad, you should go up to the rooftop. They'll have a nice cozy terrace, you can spend a day as much as you want with  a hot tea.

So many riads in Marrakech, maybe 1,000 or more. But if this will be the riad you're looking for, please let us know!

Riad la Famille
213 Arset Ali Ou Saleh Bab El Khamis - 40 000. Marrakech, Morocco

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New Year's Eve Party in Sahara Desert, Morocco

Every New Year's Eve, we have a big party in the desert hotel or camp site in Sahara Desert, Morocco. Here's one of them, a party in Hotel Nasser Palace in Merzouga.

Fire in the courtyard

The party starts in the big courtyard with a swimming pool. The desert night is so cold, but doon't worry! Fire in huge drum cans make us warm.

New Year's Eve Dinner table

To celebrate the New Year's Eve, we have the dinner at a traditional style restaurants. The menus are harira soup, Moroccan salad, lamb tajine, and many sweets and fruits. Wines are also included.

Santa Claus appears

In the desert, Santa Clause comes on the New Year's Eve to give us presents. He will hand you a gift to each one of you!

Belly dancers

Belly dancing is also one of the highlights of the party. This time, 3 dancers arrived from Spain!

Traditional music

And don't forget our traditional music. You can never experience the same thing anywhere but here in the world. Please join them for playing drums, singing, or dancing.

Coundown fireworks

At the end of the countdown, the fireworks spark in the sky with the clear moon and stars.

New Year's Day

When the night is over, the desert is as quiet as usual and you can spend your New Year's Day in this cozy courtyard as long as you want.

New Year's decoration

At the end and the beginning of the year, the desert is always in the festive mood. In this place at this period, you will have a lifetime experience you will never forget for the rest of your life. This year end, come and join us to spend your last day of the year!

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Asilah, Stay in the Seaside Apartment along the Atlantic Ocean

Asilah is a small seaside town in Morocco, and it's getting popular lately with its beautiful streets, wall art, and the view of great Atlantic Ocean.

Why not staying your spring or summer holiday here, convenient apartment is provided inside and outside of the town. Here we are showing one of them.

Tea time along the swimming pool

If you sit at a table near the sea having some tea, you'll feel like you'll be there forever forgetting about everything. It's a magic of Morocco!

Apartment in Asilah

This is one of the apartments in Asilah, very quiet, a little outside of the town but still enough close to get some food or to visit restaurants.

Hallway of the apartment

They have a great hallway, just like a riad or funduk. Maybe this is a part of the tradition of Moroccan architecture.

Bedroom of the apartment

The room is nice and cozy. They have a kitchen, bathroom and a washing machine is provided.

Seaside street in Aslah

The town is small, but there's a long way along the seaside. It'll be fun walking along here in the morning or around the sunset time.

Courtyard of the apartment

A peaceful moment. This place is so close to modernized Tangier, but local people's quiet life is still preserved here. People in Asilah are warm and friendly. Away from the city life, you will be able to have a memorable holiday here.

Please contact us if you're interested in holiday in Asilah!

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New Year's Eve Party 2013 - 2014 in a Morocco Desert Hotel

Every year on 31 December, we're having New Year's Eve parties in hotels and camp sites in the Sahara Desert of Morocco.
Here's one of them, a desert hotel Nasser Palace's New Year's Eve party 2013 - 2014.

Couryard of the hotel

Once you get into the courtyard, it's so different.
This is the biggest night of the year in a desert town Merzouga.

Restaurant with New Year's decoration

We have a special New Year's Eve dinner in the restaurant. People from Europe, America, Asia, together enjoy traditional Morrocan food.

Berber music show

Berber music show with drums. Local Moroccans easily join the band. Why not you!?

Traditional tajine dish

Today's mail dish is tajine with ramb and prune. Usually Moroccans don't drink, but this tajine goes very well with red wine.

Cake for the New Year celebration

At the moment of countdown, celebration with fireworks and a big cake and fruit.

Music and dance never ends

Local Moroccans are good dancers. Music and dance goes on until the morning of the New Year Day comes!

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Rabat, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Tour Hassan, the Legacy of the Kings!

Rabat is the capital of Morocco but not so many tourists stop by.
I certainly recommend you spend some time here.
Traditional buildings, modern and quiet atmosphere, you'll love this place!

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Mausoleum of the former Moroccan King, Mohammed V. Much bigger than any other mausoleums of the country. You will be able to learn what the king means for modern Moroccan people by visiting this place.

The entrance

The guards of the mausoleum wear traditional uniforms. It's just like a part of the scenery. 

The coffin of the king

The coffin chamber can be seen from the upstairs. Locals visit here to admire the former king. You'll be impressed just by standing here.

Tour Hassan

Next to the mausoleum is a huge tour, "Tour Hassan." The construction started in the 12th century to build the biggest mosque in the world. It stopped when the sultan died and this has never been completed. Still, the tower is 44 meters high.

The river runs through the city

The river in the town is an ideal place to walk in the evening. And so romantic at night. Very different from busy medina streets in Marrakech or Fez.

Hotel Rabat

This is the lobby of Hotel Rabat, located right in the center of the city. This oval shape lounge is very popular among professional photographers.

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Riad Altair in Marrakech, Evertyhing is Just Beautiful!

Here I'm letting you know one of MY favorite riads in Marrakech.
There are so many riads in the town and I've visited many of them.
This place somehow makes me feel like "Yes, this is the riad in Marrakech!!"

 
This place is not far from the parking place near Bab Doukkara, but as always :-) hard to find the entrance. Better ask a local to find the way.
Once you get there, it'll be easy for the second time.



The courtyard with a lot of green is something typical with this riad.
Fountain, rose petals, and of course, candles at night.



Room is not so big just like other riads. But it is well organized and looks authentic including traditional Moroccan carpets.



Some people say they like this quiet neighborhood. Just go straight to get to Jemaa el Fna.


This is the most beautiful breakfast I've ever seen in my life.
This could change your life. Really :-)

Riad Altair
21, derb Zaouia, Mosque of Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco
Tel: +212 5 24 38 52 24
GSM: +212 6 61 36 19 99
Fax: +33 1 79 73 67 14
http://www.riadaltair.com/en/

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Dar Anebar in Fez, Dreams Come True Riad!

Here we're showing you one of our favorite riads in Fez, Dar Anebar.
It locates just behind the Hotel Palais Jamai, rather easy to find, and close to the center of the medina.
Let's find it out together!


The first thing you'd say is just "Wow!" The courtyard of Dar Anebar is very traditional and beautiful.
You can feel that now you're right in the middle of medina.


This is the entrance of Hotel Palais Jamai, near Bab Jamai. You can get here by taxi and go through the courtyard of Jamai to get to the small streets in the medina.


The streets to Dar Anebar are very narrow, quite typical in the Fez medina.


Just like other riads, rooms are kind of small. This is also a tradition of old Islamic architecture.


Entrance hall of the annex. Very sophisticated. And Wifi is well provided everywhere!


Dar Anebar is also famous with its meals, a professional cook prepare authentic Moroccan cuisine. This is Pastila, a pie with pigeon meat, local specialty of Fez. Interesting part of this meat pie is, it's very sweet!


Breakfast is also quite beautiful ...


Dar Anebar
15 , derb Miter - Zenjafour 30200 FES MEDINA A 5 minutes du Palais Jamai
Tél. +212 666 20 26 14
Fax. +212 535 63 74 73
http://daranebar.com/

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Kasbah Ait Ben Damiette in Skoura, Beautiful Experiences

You can find a lot of nice kasbah hotels in Morocco.
But this Kasbah Ait Ben Damiette is not only beautiful as a hotel, you can see how the owners make this place special, and you'll certainly feel it's hard to leave here just after a short stay.
Let's get into the fascinating world in the middle of the green oasis!



The facade of the Kasbah Ait Ben Damiette is like a small castle in an European countryside. From here, you're already in the dream world.



Ground floor for restaurant and cafe. Warm lights are so beautiful. Their kitchen is right next to this place and when you smell your dinner getting ready, somehow feel like home.



Rooms are also like medieval. Rather big for 2 people, each room has a cozy sofa.



Meatball tajine with rice. Very well refined taste, it reminds you the owners are French!



Beautiful scenery from the roof top. Mountains with snow are far over there. It's like the world is yours, you're a prince or princess in the countryside. This kasbah hotel will sure give you dream days.

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