Moroccan Design Inspiration: Photos of Moroccan Hotels and Riads
A brief look the places I can’t afford to stay at in Morocco, and a few I can. Luckily, I am able to appreciate good design through photos.
Do you know of a Moroccan hotel that exemplifies good Moroccan design? Leave a comment and include a link to photos. Then we can all live together in a virtual Moroccan wonderland. Thanks.
La Sultana, Marrakesh
If I could afford 850 pounds a night, I might stay at one of the Season in Style properties, such as the stunning La Sultana located in Marrakesh.
I love the detail on the pool chairs. I assume it is tile, but perhaps its painted?
Dar Karma, Marrakesh
Dar Karma published these lovely photos on the website of their Marrakesh riad. It is more reasonably priced at around 250 pounds per night. Still beyond my budget.
Moroccan but minimalized. Note the reflection of the painted ceiling in the mirror over the fireplace.
I love the play of light and dark.
Dar Seffarine, Fes
At around $100 per night, I could afford to stay at Dar Seffarine, a 16th century restored dar (house) in Fes. It doesn’t provide the most posh service or the most privacy. For example, according to one review I read, the rooms don’t close, a boy from next door serves tea, and you may have to help out in the kitchen. But, it has been well-recieved by visitors and certainly showcases stunning design and loving restoration. Plus, it is in the middle of the fascinating Fes medina and the roof has a great view.
Dar Benis, Fes
If Dar Seffarine sounds tempting, but you are worried about privacy, I would suggest trying Dar Benis. This traditional 18th century Moroccan house in the Fes medina has been lovingly and traditionally restored by the guy who wrote the virtual book on buying and restoring property in Fes. You can get the entire house to yourself for around $110 per night.
The allure is in the architecture. Furnishings are kept simple.
Casa Hassan, Chefchaouen
At a modest $100 per night, I had a great stay at Casa Hassan in Chefchaouen.
A much more modest version of the moorish archway above the bed.
Riad Azama, Azemmour
Also for about $100 per night, you can stay at the restored 18th century riad in Azemmour, Riad Azama.
Another bedroom example and yet another archway above the bed.
Again, if you know of a riad worth sharing, please share by leaving a comment. Thanks.
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March 17th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Hi, I have just moved to Marrakech and have also started a blog about Designer’s and Interiors would love to put you on my blogroll.
Let me know
Xanthe
March 17th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I’d be happy to have a link. I added your site to my resource page under lifestyle. I love the children’s kaftans!
March 19th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Hi there,
I was visiting Xanthe’s blog and I found your blog. I think it is very interesting. I would love to add you to my blogroll as well.
I’m actually a Moroccan living in the US.
Please pay a visit to my blog and let me know what you think.
Thanks
Hassan
March 21st, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Hi Hassan,
I will add your site to my blogroll under lifestyle. I hope your write more about the artistic tradtions you learned about growing up in Morocco. There is far to little documentation from the perspective of Moroccan artisans.
Also, I plan on adding a forum to the website in the future. Hopefully it will give the dynamic community that is growing in support of Moroccan design another vehicle for connecting and sharing information.
Best,
Sarah
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Where should we stay in Casablanca?