About Riad 12

Elegant and sophisticated, Riad 12 functions as both a private rental and guest-house. With just three rooms it offers a classical kind of chic; comfortably minimal on a white and beige palette with a courtyard plunge pool, sumptuous TV lounge and library well-stocked with books and DVDs, plus a roaring fire-place to gather around in the winter. Quality art works, antique doors and a secluded roof terrace with outdoor shower make this is the natural choice for families and groups travelling together seeking a quiet retreat to call their own.

Rooms

Ines, 35 square metres
200cm x 200cm king size bed, small but charming bathroom of coral marble lit by a skylight, large desk and double doors leading to wrap around gallery balconies

Rania, 30 square metres
160cm x 200cm queen size bed, an intimate bedroom with an Italian Boffi bathroom in espresso hues for early-rising water babies

Camelia, 35 square metres
200cm x 200cm four-poster bed with wedding blanket rugs make this a haven for lovers, antique Yousef lamps in coffee and gold, and a star lantern above a vast marble bath add to the romance

The neighbourhood

Right on the edge of Dar El Bacha this is one of the medina’s most desirable locations: Armani and Bvlgari will both open Riads here soon. The royal palace of Dar El Bacha itself is slated to become a museum, meanwhile it’s still used by visiting friends and family of the king

Alessia’s insider tips

Get a vitamin fix at Terrasse des Épices where fresh squeezed juices and modern Moroccan fare is served on a designer rooftop terrace; stock up on Moroccan travel books at Librerie Dar El Bacha and hand-made soaps and perfumes at L’Art du Bain. For brunch with class check out the new menu at Dar Zellij.

Rates 

Rates are in Euro, per room, per night.
Include breakfast and tea time & one transfer from or to the Marrakech airport & taxes.