Riad Lydines

Set around a magnificent galleried courtyard, Riad Lydines is hidden away in the charming walled kasbah. The stroll here from Riad Si Said, though the heart of the medina, brings energy and excitement in equal measure.

On the doorstep of some of the city’s most famous landmarks – among them the fascinating Saadian Tombs, Badi Palace and Bahia Palace – there are few better spots to stay if you want to dive into Marrakech’s endlessly enthralling history.

Riad Lydines is bright and inviting, blessed with its own private kitchen and dedicated team who attend to your every need from dawn to moonrise. Both breakfast and dinner are served on request, your senses transported as aromas of classic Moroccan sweets and savoury pastries travel on the breeze from the kitchen into the courtyard.

The large, inviting plunge pool encourages you to take a dip any time of the day. Up on the rooftop golden-yellow loungers and shady daybeds set the scene to soak up the warmth of the sun above, perhaps a fresh juice to sip on by your side.

Each room at Riad Lydines tells a different story. Restored by local craftsmen, their wood-panelled windows and arched ceilings hark back to a different time, contemporary elegance now woven into their ever-evolving tale. Flowing voile drapes conceal cosy reading nooks and beds are framed by sophisticated lamps and lanterns.

Returning from a day’s sightseeing, you have little more to do than sink into a sofa and let the luxuries of life at Riad Lydines come to you