Riad Farnatchi

The renovation of Riad Farnatchi has been carried out with a finesse unusual even for Marrakech, and the spacious rooms all have private outside space. There is a seven-metre swimming pool, Hammam (with a fabulous ILA spa) and a wonderful roof terrace with views over the rooftops to the Koutoubia mosque. Yet for all its beauty, what really sets Farnatchi apart is the highly skilled team running it. Impeccable and friendly service, combined with all the important little touches that show they really know what they are doing. A large number of riad hotels have sprung up in the Medina, but none tops Farnatchi.

Suitable for:

• Couples and families of all ages
• Private parties, anniversaries and other celebratory events

Things to do at the hotel:

• Relax by the pool or on the roof terrace.
• Take a traditional Hammam after a busy day's haggling.
• Enjoy a wide range of treatments and massages in the newly-opened ILA Spa
• Try some amazing Moroccan cuisine produced by the excellent, resident Berber cooks

Things to do nearby:

• Get lost in the maze of streets in the ancient Medina
• Haggle in the Souks - leather, lamps and ceramics are plentiful
• Explore the ornate rooms and jasmine-scented gardens of the remarkable Bahia Palace.
• Eat in some of the delicious local restaurants
• Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa at sunset when the square fills with story tellers, acrobats, snake charmers and stalls selling street food
• Visit the ornate and peaceful Saadian Tombs
• Follow fashion - explore the Musee Yves Saint Laurent
• Explore the Museum of Photography, concluding on the rooftop terrace for lunch
• Visit the contemporary art galleries in Gueliz
• Visit the Sahara Desert
• Take a half or full day walk in the Atlas Mountains and explore Berber villages
• Go camping in the stony desert, just outside Marrakech, organised by Riad Farnatchi

Nota bene:

Children are very welcome with the simple understanding that parents accept full responsibility for their safety and behaviour.