Riad Des Arts

Situated in one of the oldest districts of the Medina near the famous Jemaa el Fna piazza (classified a world heritage site by UNESCO), the DES ARTS Riad is a magical place where elegance reigns supreme.
On entering the riad, you will be invaded by the contrast between the hustle-and-bustle of the souks and the tranquillity of the house. Christophe Lemoine will wish you a most pleasant stay in the heart of the Marrakech Medina at the Des Arts Riad. The soul of the riad offers its guests a pure decorative spirit where painted and sculptured wood, copper, wrought iron and tapestries mix together to bring alive a bewitching universe.
The decorative environment is demonstration that the master of the home is a lover of harmonious colour schemes and images emphasised by the light. Authentic “Marrakchi” renovated this ancient residence according to the traditional Moroccan architectural styles.

The rooms
The riad has one air conditioned suite and four rooms. Each area is tastefully furnished and has its own mixed identity with an emphasis on comfort and detail. The Riad logo, found on the household linen, was created by the famous Moroccan calligrapher, Nourredine Chater. Each room has a bathroom with Jacuzzi (the suite). The combination of noble materials such as marble and tadelakt makes it an exceptional place.

The halls
The Bhou: traditional Moroccan hall facing the patio. An ideal place for relaxing with friends or sipping mint tea served on your arrival by the butler, Zakaria. This is where you can entertain friends passing through the Medina.
The corner fireplace: an intimate and very cosy corner. Enveloped in the art deco lounges, you will appreciate this special time for exchanging ideas near the fire or reading the latest best seller.
TV room: equipped with a satellite TV offering all the international channels and a DVD player. Settle comfortably into one of the fashionable couches to discover, why not, pictures of Morocco taken by the master of the home.

The Patio
This is the heart of the Riad. Decorated by two palm trees and a beautiful basin, it has an atmosphere that goes from the soft light of the daytime to the magical candle light of the evening. In the midst of various zellige, authentic sculptured doors and under the starry sky of Marrakech, you will experience the atmosphere of a palazzo reminiscent of a thousand and one Arabian nights to taste some Moroccan culinary art

The terrace
The terrace was entirely designed to allow guests to choose: to make the most of the beautiful view overlooking the Medina or the summit of Koutoubia, the traditional hammam, its solarium and original four-poster bed for peaceful moments and dreams. Honeymooners can also steal a falling star or two lying down under the moonlight in the Berber decorated room.

Food and dining areas
Moroccan cooking is third in the best international cuisine. Khadidja, the riad’s chef, knows every detail and uses his knowledge to mix spices, fresh vegetables, citrus fruits and seasonings that awaken your senses. Make a reservation for breakfast and dinner and you can choose to eat in the various locations of the home, like the patio, bhou, hall, terrace or in your room.