By their very nature of being enclosed oases of calm, it is very hard for a riad to be considered anything but romantic. Difficult though it may be, The Luxury TravelBiblehas decided to stick its neck out and name a top ten. While individuality and authenticity are always applauded, some at the hotel end of riad have also been included. Needless to say, all listed here are to be lavishly enjoyed.
Billed as a riad, Heure Bleue Palais is really more a hotel with 33 rooms and suites that brings a modern level of luxury to this ancient seaside city of Essaouira.
The term riad might sit loosely on this palace style hotel, but it does bring a sense of the grand to this spiritual capital of Morocco. y on this palace style hotel, but it does bring a sense of the grand to this spiritual capital of Morocco.
Ksar Char-Bagh is the glam one in the clutch of new-style riads spreading through the palm fields of the Palmerai, six kilometres outside of the old medina.
