Riad Moucharabieh

About Riad Moucharabieh

This hotel is located in the heart of Medina, near Bab Doukala. A delightful establishment, it offers its guests a warm welcome. The hotel is ideal for those visitors seeking an authentic Moroccan hotel in a very central location. Restaurants, bars, nightclubs and various shopping facilities can comfortably be reached on foot (about 800 m). Public transport links are located directly in front of the hotel's entrance, and it is only about 10 km to Menara Airport.The hotel was originally constructed in the 1930s and discerningly and artistically restored in 1997 by Didier Vicaire, with particular attention given to Moroccan architecture and furnishings. Made up of two adjoining and interconnecting Riads, the original Delacroix wing and the newly completed Matisse wing each offer four air-conditioned rooms, and the Delacroix wing also features a suite. The reception, lounge areas and dining rooms surround the central courtyards, which have been restored in traditional 'zelige' (mosaic) and 'tadlakt' (plasterwork), carved wood and other Arabesque materials. Further facilities on offer here include a bar, a conference room, a games room, a TV room and a restaurant. Guests may also make use of the room service, and those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park.The four rooms in the Matisse wing feature a CD player and a fireplace. There is also a small swimming pool. The Delacroix wing offers a hot tub. Roof terraces with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use offer space in which to relax. The rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with a bath, shower and hairdryer. A radio, a hi-fi, a double or king-size bed, individually regulated air conditioning and heating, a sitting area, and either a balcony or terrace are also provided in all accommodation units as standard.