Your Riad in Marrakech : Riyad El Cadi
Your peaceful base in bustling Marrakech
Marrakech is an exciting city: it is colourful, noisy and full of adventure. Our riad is behind the walls with courtyards, well secluded from the small busy streets of the medina. In the riad you’ll find pure tranquillity: Birds are chirping, water is splashing, a place of peace. With its 17 individually styled rooms and suites around 6 courtyards, a pool and wide spread roof top terrace it is a place to relax after an exciting day in the old town of Marrakech.
We will help you arrange your programme for your day in lively Marrakech – Let us know your wishes!
We, the team of Riyad El Cadi, will help you to make your stay in Marrakech wonderful.
Retreat to your room, enjoy the sunset on the wide roof terraces and a delicious dinner in our restaurant. Relax in the hammam with a massage or refresh yourself in our pool.
We will help you have a perfect stay. We can organise airport transfers, city tours to the medina or excursions outside Marrakech. Learn to cook Moroccan cuisine in our cooking class. We book restaurants, exhibitions and much more for you.
We are glad to be at your service.
Our Rooms
Individually designed rooms with precious art.
All rooms are individually styled with antiques and artwork from the near or far East and with love for every detail. You’ll find generously sized suites with living room and/or balcony, a riad on your own as a family suite and more. At least one of our rooms will match any special need you may have. Browse our rooms and make your choice!
Savings with Direct Bookings
Book direct with Riyad El Cadi for our best rates and special perks available for our valued guests.
If you find lower rates on other booking channels, please send us a screenshot with rates in EUR. We will offer the same rate including breakfast.
LONG STAY OFFER
A 12-15% discount will be granted for reservations of 5 or more nights. Available for bookings 30 days from now
Our Services
We strive to make your stay in Marrakech as agreeable as possible. Please do not hesitate to let us know your wishes, we are happy to comply.
COOKING CLASSES
With the help of our knowledgeable restaurant chef, you will prepare a choice of delicious salads and tajines. With recipes to cook back home.
Details Cooking Classes
RESTAURANT
Fine Moroccan food for dinner and lunch. Delicious tajines, fine salads, elegant deserts. Also vegetarian, vegan, gluten free. Upon request. Also for guests not staying with us.
Our menu
SIGHTSEEING
Book a tour and get to know the hidden corners of the souqs. With an experienced guide, you’ll learn about the history of the palaces, the coranic school and the gardens.
Details Sightseeing Tours
ABOUT US
Your adventures in Morocco start right away in a typical Riad in Marrakech: at Riyad El Cadi. A tour through courtyards, staircases and corridors of seven traditional houses forming the Hotel Riyad El Cadi gives a good impression of the ancient and pure forms of traditional Moroccan architecture.
The Location
With Riyad El Cadi you will find a riad in Marrakech situated in the very heart of the Medina (Old Town). The riad has its doors at the end of three cul-de-sacs. Thanks to these three entrances and the very central location in a secure part of the old town, you can reach all destinations in the Medina within a very short time.
The History
Herwig Bartels, a long life diplomat and German Ambassador to Morocco was the founder of the riad. Also, he was a connoisseur of the Arab world and a passionate collector of Islamic arts. Exemples of his collection are on display all over the riad.
WHAT TO DO IN MARRAKECH
Bustling souqs and markets, lush gardens, maze like palaces, find your favorite in Marraksh.
Souqs
NORTHERN MEDINA
Daily life is exotic and exciting: Unknown perfumes, lively souks with merchants crying out their most recent offers, oriental wares presented in numerous booths to be touched and tasted – this is part of the exciting city tour through the souks of Marrakech. You will also visit the Koranic school – a true gem of Moroccan architecture.
Palaces and Saadian Tombs
SOUTHERN MEDINA
Friends of culture have a lot to see in Marrakech: Visit the grand Bahia Palace of the former Pacha El Glaoui, the ruins of the Badi Palace with the art treasure of the former pulpit of the Koutoubia mosque, the Saadian tombs and walk through the Jewish quarter, the Mellah.
Majorelle Garden
GARDEN
Arranged and decorated by the French painter Majorelle, beautifully kept by YSL and his partner Bergé, the Majorelle Garden is an oasis of green cactus with dots of Majorelle blue. Don’t miss the collection of Berber costumes and jewellery in the museum.
The Media about us
A choice of media quotes
“Ein Hammam für Massagen toppt noch das vielseitige Angebot, das die trubelige Stadt gern mal zur Nebensache werden läßt. Eine schöne Ruhe-Oase inmitten des quirligen Souks.”
“…fühlen wir uns wie im siebten Himmel.”
“Galerien, Salons, stilvoll eingerichtete Zimmer, mehrere Innenhöfe, ein Pool und eine großartige Dachterrasse stehen den Gästen des „Riyad El Cadi“ zur Verfügung.”
“…une oasis charmante, le Riyad El Cadi.”
“What we loved most about Riyad El Cadi was how inviting and kind everyone was. Everyone who worked at Riyad El Cadi (front desk, taxi, helpers, chef, etc) was always willing to listen and help with whatever we could have possibly needed. Such incredible hospitality is a staple in Morocco, but Riyad El Cadi went the extra mile for us each and every time. The food was also DIVINE!”
“Es herrscht eine sehr persönliche Atmosphäre, so als wäre man zu Besuch bei polyglotten Verwandten.”
“Nur zwei Gehminuten vom Djemaa el Fna entfernt liegt eines der schönsten Riads der Stadt…”
“Those curious to unravel the secrets of Moroccan cuisine will certainly benefit from a stay at Riyad El Cadi, located in the medina. This wonderful small and authentic riad of 15 rooms not only feeds you well in local and European style, but also offers highly personalized cooking instruction as an add-on.”
“… El Cadi is a rambling maze of a residence in which getting lost is a joy. Its 12 (supremely comfortable) suites and bedrooms as well as the various salons, corridors and landings, also double as gallery spaces for an outstanding collection of art and artefacts … Accomplished cooking and extensive roof terraces with tented lounging further add to the appeal of what, for the money, is some of the classiest accommodation in town.”
“A few minutes’ walk from the Medina’s central square, Riyad El Cadi is made up of no less than eight interconnected houses and offers a total of 12 supremely comfortable suites and bedrooms plus various salons, corridors and landings that serve as gallery spaces for the fine collection of Islamic and ethnic art and artefacts. Despite the trappings of antiquity, the overall feel is uncluttered and contemporary.”
