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 more hotel grand with 33 rooms and suites, but it does bring a new level of luxury to this ancient seaside city.
Ksar Char-Bagh is the glam gun in the clutch of new-style riads spreading through the palm fields of the Palmerai, six kilometres outside of the old medina.
Set on the edge of the oldest part of the Medina, Vanessa Branson has channelled a tamer version of her brother Richard's implacable entrepreneurial skills and creativity to produce Ryad El Fenn.
