Zamzam Riad

Plum boutique bolthole brimming with Maroc chic.

A sybaritic city retreat in the heart of the medina, Zamzam Riad is one of the coolest new addresses in Marrakech. Hidden deep in the old city, it’s a sophisticated yet intimate boutique hideaway.

Know It All

Hit the spot
Deep in the heart of the medina.

Be savvy
You’re in a non-touristy, local neighbourhood here – 20 minutes from the main square. 

Be smitten
Style and serenity in a gorgeous riad.

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Rooms and suites
Four rooms, three suites.

Special features
All rooms boast a king sized bed, drench Showers, and a range of authentic Moroccan bath products. Some rooms have a bath as well as a shower. All have a safe and iPod docks, and wi-fi is available.

Also…
There is a swimming pool to cool off in (heated in winter), cookery courses by arrangement and even someone to walk you to your taxi.

Pillow Talk
Bedrooms are lavishly decorated. There’s the Harem room with its open bathroom, the curved tadelakt bath of the Berber suite, and the gold and black balconied Palm suite.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Zamzam’s fusion of Moroccan and world cuisine wins plenty of plaudits from guests. Cooking makes max use of organic local produce, with seasonal produce sourced daily from the riad’s own garden and olive grove.

Try traditional favourites such as orange and chicken tagine, or spicy swordfish charmoula. Breakfasts are also not to be missed, with homemade pastries, jams and marmalades. Staff will be happy to prepare you a picnic for a day out of town.

Breakfast
Breakfast is served any time – so get up as late as you like. Look forward to Moroccan yoghurt, local honey, home made jams and pastries and organic eggs.

Room service
Available morning and evening.

See & Do

See & Do
Wander the souks to pick up some bargains, and take in the carnival atmosphere of Djemma el Fna square, with its entertainers, hawkers, herbalists and jugglers. Go a bit more cultural with a trip to the old Islamic school of Madrasa Ben Youssef, take a horse-drawn calèche ride around town or make time for a wander in the Majorelle Gardens.

It’s well worth taking a day trip to the Atlas mountains (donkeys optional).  Less intrepid Indiana Joneses can get their adventure fix at the Marrakech museum.

Spa
Pamper yourself with a traditional hammam and massage. Zamzam also offers a full range of other treatments, from acupuncture to mud wraps and facial scrubs. You can round everything off with a dip in the pool.

Diary Dates
July
Belly dancers and Berber musicians flock to town in a riot of sound and colour for the Popular Arts Festival.

November/December
Rub shoulders with Bollywood stars and check out the latest movie releases at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

A complimentary bottle of wine

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