Riad Edward
Riad Edward is situated in the Zaouia quarter of the Medina, north of Marrakech's main square and is accessible by car. The Riad was restored by its English owner as a private house and it retains many of its original features with stunning tile-work, carved cedar ceilings and doors, and various local artefacts and rugs scattered around the rooms. The style of the house differs from some of the more modern renovations, with Riad Edward retaining a shabby chic style reminiscent of a bygone age.
It is a large traditional house with a central courtyard. A swimming pool (7m x 3m, unheated) runs between the courtyards' central arches. Traditional Moroccan doors open onto the courtyard from a large sitting room and dining room and the Green bedroom and bathroom.
The first floor has spacious terraces. There are 9 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The Blue & Stripe bedrooms form part of the private Douriya Suite linked by a sitting room with spectacular ceilings and ensuite bathrooms. There are a number of fireplaces around the house.
The top floor terraces have magnificent views of the town, the Mosques and in winter the distant snow-capped Atlas Mountains.
Please note: When you select a Room or Suite, you will be allocated one of the rooms of that class shown below. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will be allocated a particular room.
Special Offers:
From 15/6/10 to 15/9/10 1/11/10 to 18/12/10More than 3 nights booking 1 night free
Less than 3 nights booking 20% reduction
Seasons at Riad Edward:
| All Year : | 1st September 2010 - 5th January 2011 |
Available rooms:
To make a booking at Riad Edward you will need to take the following steps:
Step 1: Select one or more rooms.
Key features:
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Large swimming pool 7m x 3m (unheated)
- Safe for personal effects
- Internet access available
- 11 bedroom house available for private parties / weekly rentals
- Access to the house by car
- English speaking Manager and waitress
- Pickup from airport
- Laundry service available
- Excellent client feedback
- Meals available on request
Photogallery:
Pictures from the common grounds of Riad Edward. Click on a thumbnail for a larger image.
Client comments:
"Riyad Edward is a lovely hotel - intimate with differently styled bedrooms. It's definitely ideal for those who hate bland hotels and seek a romantic weekend break. We stayed over New Year's Eve. The hotel offers absolutely lovely breakfasts, you can request to eat by the pool or on the roof terrace with no fuss at all. The evening meals were also excellent value for money. We stayed in the Dillon suite and felt that we had our own little apartment away from the rest of the hotel and had so much privacy.
They made the fire in our room for us every evening which was great as its a bit chilly at night in December. The hotel will arrange drinks or a bottle of wine at a much better price that local restaurants and we celebrated new year on the roof with a glass watching a distant firework display."
A guest
"We had a fantastic few days at Riyad Edward, which could not have been a better place to stay. This is a beautiful house which has been sensitively restored in such a way that it retains real character and charm. There is a well kept garden (bougainvillea everywhere) and pool (which was pretty fresh in April but would no doubt be very welcome during the real heat of the summer months), a very comfortable roof terrace and several hidden away spots on other floors round the courtyard where you can relax in almost total privacy.
The staff were all charming and could not have been more helpful. Part of the charm of Riyad Edward is its laid back atmosphere; the stark, fluffy-white-towelness of formal hotels is replaced here with a much cooler, more intimate atmosphere. The owner, Stephen, was entirely unobtrusive but always there to offer help and advice when you asked for it. We thought he ran a very good house here."
A guest
"What a wonderful warm home! The staff were great. The room wa warm and cozy. The experience was wonderful."
Jennifer, USA February 08
"What an amazing place. Every corner is filled with something beautiful. A place I will never forget. A big thankyou to Beatriz, Ismael, Mouna and the ladies for taking such good care of us"
Hattie & Tina, USA February 08
"Told you I'd come back. My second time here and it's better than I remember. Thank you again for a truly amazing stay, thanks to all the staff especially Ismael and Mouna for looking after my guests and I so well. Will see you again soon."
Chris, UK June 08
"To all the staff of Ryad Edward
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay you made us feel so welcome here everyone was so nice. The best food we had was here at the ryad! Thank you from the Australians."
Joseph, Vera, Oliver, Jane, Tina and Sebastien. Australia . July 2008
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