Riyad Al Moussika, once the residence of the notorious Pacha of Marrakech, is a spacious traditional Moroccan Palace with black and white Carrara marble chequered floors and cedar wood ceilings. It lies just a five-minute walk from the Place Jemaa el Fna, hidden behind strong walls that shut out the bustle of the Marrakech medina (a very practical location and it is a lot easier to find than many of the city's riads.

This veritable haven is built around a series of courtyards, a sensory overload of mosaic tiles, carved and painted wood, beautiful paintings and luxuriant rugs and furnishings. Although the riyad has only five guest rooms, there are a multiplicity of places to relax- by the long decorative 'Andaluz' pool, in the white marble hammam (similar to a Turkish bath), in the music room with its grand piano and doors out to the patio garden, or on the rooftop terrace with its views of the medina and the Atlas mountains.

Each of the six rooms (including two suites), all beautifully furnished, have decorative ceilings and en-suite facilities with either bath or shower or both. Special care has been taken over the beds which have Egyptian cotton sheets, English lambswool blankets in winter, pure cotton covers in summer, goosedown or non-allergenic pillows and top quality mattresses in natural fibres with comfortable orthopaedic springs. A few days here will make every guest fall in love with the soothingly hedonistic luxuries of this magnificent style of living.

There's something else though that steals the show - perhaps it's better considered an integral part of the whole experience, but the stand-out reason to stay here is the exceptional quality of the food and the extraordinarily good prices of it. Khalid is a has a Grand Diploma in Cordon Bleu cooking and he and his team make exceptional meals. There is both an Italian menu and a Moroccan one, and at 10-12 euros per main course, it is both divine and similarly priced to other meals in the medina and divine. There are many riads to choose from with lower room rates, but Riyad Al Moussika has such well-priced meals, you may want to eat in again and again! And if "eat in" sounds like a term for home, as opposed to the normal "eating out" in a restaurant, well, it's because the experience of Riyad Al Moussika is exquisite. This is what you're paying for.

Manager Houssine and his team are there to welcome you back to the palace each time you return from the outside hub of activitity. His knowledge of Marrakech, the places to see, the places to eat, the places to shop, is the icing on the cake for a wonderful North African experience.

Restaurant:

Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are all available. The beautiful dining room is a delightful location for an intimate dinner. Chef Khalid (Grand Diploma Cordon Bleu) offers a delicious selection of Italian and Moroccan dishes, including plenty of options for vegetarians. Breakfast is magnificent with fantastic Moroccan yoghurt with honey, fruit salad, toast with marmalade and butter, pancakes, eggs, morning pastries, coffee and fresh orange juice.

A Word From the Owner:

"At Riyad Al Moussika, we look forward to welcoming guests who are looking for a warm-hearted and sincere hospitality and a high-quality, authentic experience of Moroccan life and culture".

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Restaurant Swimming pool Courtyards Rooftop terrace Loggias Wi-fi internet access Moroccan lounge Music room Library Satellite television and DVD Hammam and massage on request	Satellite television Telephone En-suite bathroom Bathrobes Air conditioning and heating Wi-fi internet access in some rooms

Nearby Amenities:

Place Djemaa el Fna (5 minute walk)
Souks
The Koutoubia
Majorelle Gardens
Cyber Park
Camel or horse riding
Ballooning
Quad rides
All types of excursions available

What We Say:

The little streets that lead to Riyad Al Moussika simply cannot prepare you for the amazing little hotel that you will find within the walls. They do not skimp on anything.

From the Guestbook:

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Room Rates in Euros (2012)
	Normal Season	Special Season
		1 - 15 Apr
Deluxe Suite Al Akhdar Double deluxe suite with private loggia and private terrace, both overlooking the garden and the Andalusian pool, with double bed in a splendid alcove, tadelakt pastel green walls, beautiful old Moroccan carpets, cedar wood painted ceiling, bathroom en-suite with huge marble octagonal shower. (Photo) Al Azrak Double deluxe suite overlooking the splendid Moorish court, with double baldachin bed, tadelakt pastel bleu walls, beautiful old Moroccan carpets, cedar wood painted ceiling, bathroom en-suite with bath and shower. (Photo)Close	€ 330	€ 350
Comfort Double room Al Bourtokali Comfort double room overlooking the garden and the Andalusian pool, with double bed, tadelakt orange walls, beautiful old Moroccan carpets, cedar wood painted ceiling, bathroom en-suite with shower. (Photo) Al Wardi Comfort double room with private loggia overlooking the Douirya Moorish court, with double bed, plaster carved ceiling, tadelakt pastel pink walls, beautiful old Moroccan carpets, bathroom en-suite with bath and shower. (Photo)Close	€ 230	€ 250
Single room Al Asfar Single room overlooking the Moorish court with antique brass baldachin French bed, tadelakt yellow walls, beautiful old Moroccan carpets, bathroom en-suite with bath and shower. (Photo)Close	€ 150	€ 170
Minimum stay: 4 nights (7 nights at Christmas, New Year and Easter)
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Prices are per room per night including breakfast, tea-time patisseries, non-alcoholic beverages, use of the internet and library and also transfer to/from Marrakech airport and VAT. All rooms and suites have en-suite bathrooms. Tourist tax: € 2.50 per person per night. Extra bed: 50% of room rate (reductions for children) Rates are + € 20 between 22 December 2011 and 8 January 2012, and 1 and 15 April 2012. Hammam and massage: € 40 per person Small pets only allowed. Alcohol is served, and there is a selection of Moroccan and Italian wines, liqueurs, and beers. Check Availability     Book Now!    Special Offers

Deposit:

A credit card number and a 15% non-refundable deposit are required to confirm a reservation. The balance is payable to the riad on arrival.

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be received in writing by the hotel (fax or e-mail) as soon as possible. Cancellations with more than 28 days notice will be charged 20% of the booking. Cancellations with 15 to 28 days notice will be charged 50%. 8 to 14 days will be charged 75%. Cancellations with 7 days notice or less will be charged the full amount.