Riad Blanc   (5*)

A suite at Riad Blanc

Why we like it

• Right in the heart of the medina
• Rooftop with amazing views
• Two lounges with open fires

Hotel Images

Deluxe Bedroom

Bathroom

Suite

Suite

The amazing scene from the rooftop

...and where you can rest!

...and relax during the day

Enjoy a cool wine on the rooftop with these amazing views

Terrace

Courtyard

Courtyard at night

Lounge

Features

• Small swimming pool
• Rooftop jacuzzi
• Roof terrace with sun loungers
• Rooftop Bedouin tent
• Patio
• Two lounges with open fires
• WIFI access
• Local mobile phones for guests use
• Massage
• Trips and excursions organised
• a DVD player is available on request

Rooms

There are just 8 bedrooms in total, and of these two are suites. All have a shower, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe.

Restaurants

You can dine in any of the public areas in the riad such as the rooftop terrace, the courtyard, or in the living room with the fireplace. There is a three course menu for the evening, and a variety of wines are available. Food is Moroccan / Asian with all the ingredients bought locally earlier in the day. Finish off with a water pipe on the rooftop.

The Resort

• We offer a fantastic selection of short breaks, weekends and holidays to Marrakech, including both riads and hotels with plenty of character.
• Riads are small, traditional Moroccan houses or palaces that have been converted in to a small hotel. They usually have interior gardens, courtyards and small pool, and often a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner. Most raids are also very centrally located in the heart of Marrakech and either in or within easy walking distance of the medina and Djemma el Fna square. We recommed you stay in one of these unique types of accommodation, and we like to think we have the best choices in Marrakech.
• If you want a short break or weekend then 4-5 nights in Marrakech is ideal, but for a longer holiday why not combine a few days in Marrakech with a few days in the Atlas Mountains or by the coast in Essaoira, where we offer accommodation at the Sofitel Essaouira, approximately 2 hours away from Marrakech.
• There are a number of day trips from Marrakech - one of the best is 'Lunch at the Bransons' where you will visit the Atlas Mountains with a stop at Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot, about an hour away from Marrakech.

Trips and Excursions

• A day in the Atlas Mountains - you can visit the Atlas Mountains in just under an hour, a world away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Most day trips pass through the stunning Ourika Valley and take you through traditional Berber villages
• This is your chance to dine at Sir Richard Branson's beautiful kasbah on the outskirts of Marrakech in magnificent surroundings. On the way, you pass through Berber villages and take in a traditional market
• Hamman - There are several hammans (Turkish Baths) around Djemma el Fna, catering for tourists, including scrubs and massages.
• Horse and Carriage rides - there is no shortage of people offering you a horse and carriage ride
• Djemma el Fna - this is the main square where you will find a huge array of stalls, dancers, acrobats, magicians, snake charmers and food stalls, while the adjacent medina is a maze of narrow alleys where you can buy almost anything especially spices, arts and crafts, jewellery, leather, pottery, woodworks, and souvenirs.
• Eat Well - there are some magical restaurants in Marrakech - one of our favourites is the restaurant in La Sultana, with tables places around the pool in the courtyard, and musicians playing in the background
• Following on from this, there is a cafe at one end of Djemma el Fna which has a terrace and the best views in Marrakech - you can't miss it, but it's best to go mid / late afternoon when things start to come to life in the square below.
• Palaces and Gardens - there are several within walking or horse and carriage distance - one favourite of mine is the Majorelle Gardens.
• Full day at Ouarzazate where the scenery is dramatic and many films have been made such as Lawrence of Arabia. Most day trips include a visit to a wonderful 11th century Kasbah called Ait Ben Haddou.
• Horse riding
• Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class at La Maison Arabe
• Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Flight
• Golf - there is actually a fairly decent course at Palmeraie just outside Marrakech, and we can guarantee you tee-off times if you pre-book
• Enjoy mint tea - beautifully made and served in your hotels or riads,

Other Information

A typical itinerary

DAY 1 - arrive in Marrakech and relax in your riad. In the evening take a walk outside and find a good restaurant.

DAY 2 - walk around the medina, the souqs and arrive at Djemma el fna square around late afternoon when everything starts to get going.

DAY 3 - Take a trip to the Atlas Mountains, passing through wonderful scenery along the way. Tonight dine on the rooftop of your riad.

DAY 4 - Visit some of the palaces and gardens of Marrakech, and perhaps enjoy the Moroccan show in the evening.

DAY 5 - unfortunately fly home

Twin and Multi Centres

• The most usual twin centre is to combine Marrakech with a coastal resort such as Agadir or Essaouira. The transfers are approximately 4 hours between the two, and you would normally come back to Marrakech for your flight home.
• There are some very special places to stay just outside Marrakech, where is it a little cooler and certainly more peaceful. For example, Kasbah Tamadot - see http://www.kasbahtamadot.virgin.com/ for details. You could spend a couple of nights here, and a couple in the city.

The Weather

Prices

We are happy to book your accommodation and transfers for you if you wish to book your own flights, however please note that if we book your flights for you, then you will have full ATOL protection and full rights under the package travel regulations. With low cost airlines we always include one bag in the hold in the price.

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Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm     65 Station Road     Letchworth Garden City     Hertfordshire     SG6 3BJ   01462 677 111         holidays@onyourtravels.co.uk

All the extra government taxes are INCLUDED in the prices quoted.

All Marrakech riads and holidays include transfers. Unlike some travel companies, we do not charge a booking fee.

Payments by credit cards are charged at 2%, however there are no surcharges for payments by debit cards or Switch / Maestro.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU HAVE FULL 10 YEAR BRITISH PASSPORTS WITH AT LEAST 6 MONTHS REMAINING

Please note that holidays at these offer prices are subject to availability the time of booking. Offers may be withdrawn without prior notice, and may be sold out before it is possible to update the website. However, all offers are correct and available at the time of writing. When they're gone, they're gone.