Riad Carina

Seven En-suite Guest Rooms

In keeping with the traditional Moroccan style, Riad Carina is built and decorated in a charming Berber design; you will find all the natural materials used by the Berber people of Morocco, like natural stone, burnt bricks, terracotta, clay and wood.

The Patio of the Riad Carina is the perfect space to sit, eat, and unwind. Even during a hot summer day you will feel a fresh atmosphere in the sun covered Patio with its cooling water basin. Riad Carina’s large terrace offers a unique view of Palais El Badi, the medina and beyond. Here you can relax in the flowery pergola or relax under the shade of the olive trees in the vast terrace with company from the nesting storks.

On the first floor of the Riad Carina you will find the main guest room area. From here you can overlook the Patio on the ground floor and see the blue sky of Marrakech. All 5 guest-rooms are decorated in the same natural style; expect natural stones and clay as well as the special Moroccan painting in tadlakt, terracotta tiles and hand-basin in zellige. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, WiFi access and air-conditioning.

In the morning, a varied breakfast or brunch will be served wherever you want, either on the terrace, in the Patio or in your room. After a day in the Medina, a mint tea with pastries will be offered in the afternoon, and for dinner either a Moroccan or International cuisine is available if you decide to chill out "at home".

Visit Riad Carina and you will feel like a member of our Moroccan family from the first moment of your stay.

Base prices are in €Euro.: £Sterling, USD and Moroccan dirham rates will vary by exchange rate.

Email enquiries are also dealt with during the weekend

Eating at Riad Carina

At Riad Carina, we prepare very delicious and romantic candle-light dinners for our guests.. We prepare the diner only on demand and after individual choice of our guests with the best and freshest ingredients that you could get on the daily markets.

The most traditional dinner in Marrakech is the “Tagine” that our cook prepares with different kind of meat like lamb, beef, chicken and also each one with different ingredients and spices. Even our vegetarian Tagines are very delicious.

Each dinner includes a variation of different Moroccan salads, a Tagine for the main course and for sure a delicious dessert.

The price per person is 19.00 € (drinks are not included)

Our single-day cooking lessons are designed for anyone of our guests - from beginners to real cooking specialists. Our cook will introduce you to the basics and the subtleties of the Moroccan cuisine as well as the different ways to flavor the meals. Your lesson will be a hands-on experience in Moroccan cuisine as well as its culture.

In the morning we will visit the local markets in Marrakech together to buy your fresh ingredients and afterwards it is time to prepare your dinner together in our Riad-Kitchen. In the evening, we will serve you your dinner in the charming atmosphere of our Riad – a real experience for all your senses…

Finally you will receive a booklet with a selection of Moroccan recipes.

The price is 35.00 € per person (minimum 2 persons).

Local Restaurants

If you want a change of scene, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. Even if not booking through HipMarrakech, we suggest you download the Hip Marrakech App since it will give you 10% discount on meals at selected restaurants and will show you their location. Download the Hip Marrakech App for restaurant and excursion guide as well as a map of Marrakech.


Café Clock - ( 5 minutes walk)
Tel: (0) 524 37 83 67
224 Derb Chtouka – Marrakesh - Morocco
www.cafeclock.com/
Cuisine: Western dishes inspired by Moroccan cuisine.

Reasonably priced food in relaxed surroundings. One of the highlights of the fashionable Kasbah district.


La Salama -
Tel: 00 212 52 43 913 00
40 rue des banques – Lennaria – Médina
Cuisine: Moroccan

Iconic restaurant founded in 1952, expect an authentic Moroccan fine-dining experience.


Le Tanjia - ( 10 minutes walk)
Tel: +212 5243 83836
14 Derb J'did - Hay Essalam - Mellah
Cuisine: Authentic Moroccan dishes cooked to a high standard.

Named after an authentic Moroccan lamb dish, La Tanjia serves traditional Moroccan food accompanied by beautiful sunsets, wonderful interiors and, on most evenings, belly dancers for entertainment.


Kozy Bar - ( 10 minutes walk)
Tel: +212 5243-80324
Place des Ferblantiers - Rue de Berrima - Marrakech
Cuisine: Moroccan classics as well as international dishes including Sushi.

Perhaps the best place in Marrakech to watched the sun set whilst enjoying a classy meal and a glass of wine.


Le Jemaa El Fna
A large eaterie at night offering authentic Moroccan street food. Popular to locals and tourists alike; very cheap, fresh food, avoid the salads. Not to everyone’s taste, but a great experience nonetheless.

Riad Carina

There are many important and interesting landmarks within easy walking distance of the Riad such as:

Palais Badi - 1 minute walk (directly behind Riad Carina)
Place Ferblanchiers - 1 minute walk
Les Souks de Marrakech - 3 minutes walk
Palais de la Bahia - 5 minutes walk
Dar si Said museum - 5 minutes walk
La Place Djemaa el Fna - 5 minutes walk
Medersa ben Youssef - 10 minutes walk
Mosquée de la Koutoubia - 10 minutes walk

Activities and Excursions

Riad Carina can arrange excursions and activities to make your stay in Marrakech even more memorable.

• Ourika Valley / Setti-Fatma
  
  The most popular excursion in the High Atlas is without doubt to the Ourika Valley. After crossing a grim landscape, there are impressive views of the Atlas, whose summits suddenly appear to the visitor’s eyes. At the end of the valley lies Setti-Fatma, a very attractive and picturesquely village.



• Asni Berber village
  
  We would also recommend a trip to the Berber village Asni, only 48 kilometres from Marrakech. It lies at a height of 1,150 metres above sea level and is surrounded by the peaks of the Grand Atlas, which at the summit of Toubkal reaches a maximum of 4,167 metres. Asni has an interesting Kasbah.



• Oukaimeden
  
  In the same direction like Ourika valley, 77 kilometres from Marrakech and at a height of 2,650 metres above sea level, there is the ski resort of Oukaimeden, where winter sports may be practised for several months of the year thanks to its perfectly equipped ski runs. Ski rental possible (old stuff!)



• Essaouira
  
  The city of Essaouira appears as if by magic, surrounded by water, sand and flora, white and shining, its attractive silhouette standing between the sea and the dunes of the desert. There are many lovely gardens within the city, forming areas of delicious coolness. The outstanding monuments here are the Porte de la Marine, the Sqala in the Kasbah and the sanctuary of Moulay Abd el-Kader el Jilali. There is also a splendid beach at Essaouira with fine sand. The excursion to Essaouira is a taff trip for one day.

Riad Carina

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