Moroccan Riad Property In Marrakech. Marrakech has always been a popular destination for discerning tourists and with arrivals currently increasing 9% per annum it is easy to see why the riad guesthouse market is booming. The Moroccan government expects to receive over 3 million international visitors to Marrakech by the end of 2010 – over 30% of the total number of visitors to Morocco.
Riads are urban houses situated in the Marrakech medina (old city). With traditional Moroccan architecture and furnishings, combined with beautiful private courtyards and terraces the Marrakech riad property offers the combination of urban living and a peaceful, engaging environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Moroccan artisans are often employed to hand make intricate mosaics (zellige), woodcarvings and ironmongery that combine to make riad interiors truly unique and special places. (more…)