Riad Jaaneman

Style

When Italy met Morocco

Setting

Dar el Bacha Medina hideout

Boutique hotel Riad Jaaneman, in the heart of Marrakech, is an exclusive ten-suite retreat in the midst of the medina that provides the perfect setting for your souk-side sabbatical.

Facilities

Rooms

10 suites.

Checkout

Noon, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 2pm.

More Details

Rates usually include Moroccan breakfast.

Also

The owner's son, Riccardo, knows Marrakech (and Morocco) inside out – ask him anything.

Free Internet Access

Laundry

At the Hotel

Two courtyards, hammam, private cinema, iPod docks, WiFi, TVs, DVD players. In rooms: air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers and bespoke bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

Leale – which means honest and trustworthy in the owner’s native Italian – is the most secluded, set away from the others. The bright duplex suite has a private terrace where you can dine if you wish, and its own little fountain. Partenope – the ancient Greek name for his hometown, Naples – is filled with vintage Neapolitan photos, and has our favourite bathroom in the house, all South American green marble and dark Moroccan tadelakt.

Poolside

A dip in the shaded courtyard plunge pool will keep you cool in the Moroccan heat.

Spa

Retreat to the spa for a traditional hammam ritual and a menu of massages and restorative treatments. For added privacy, massages can be enjoyed in the comfort of your suite.

Packing Tips

Aloe vera: even if you think you’re incredibly sensible and definitely won’t get sunburnt. (We speak from experience.)

Also

Yoga, Pilates, guided meditation and beauty treatments are all available on request.

Children

It’s a grown-up stay, much better suited to adults.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Dress Code

It’s almost your home-from-home, so wear whatever’s comfortable in the heat.

Hotel Restaurant

There’s no restaurant as such, but meals can be served in the courtyard and on the roof terrace on request. Traditional Moroccan cuisine is order of the day. The breakfasts each morning are a honey-drenched delight of local pastries.

Hotel Bar

There’s no bar, but staff will be happy to serve you something to sip anywhere you’d like.

Last Orders

You’ll enjoy breakfast at the entirely civilised hours of 8am to noon. Lunch and dinner are whenever you like.

Room Service

As with all food and drink onsite, it’s an on-request deal.

Planes

Touch down at Menara Airport, not far from the city. There are daily flights from many major European cities.

Trains

Regular trains run to other major Moroccan cities, including Tangier, Casablanca and Fez, from the main station in the centre of Marrakech.

Automobiles

Driving in Marrakech is best left to the professionals.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Dar el Bacha’s one of the quietest quarters of the Medina, but everything’s walkable. Jardin Majorelle is a tranquil paradise of greens, blues, and yellows given to Marakech by Yves Saint Laurent, and it’s a must if you’re finding the bustle of the Medina a bit much (get there as early as you can to avoid the daily crowds). Just over the road, 33 Rue Majorelle sells a stylist-curated collection of local art, designer accessories and the like. If you fancy getting out of town, plan a day trip to the nearby Atlas Mountain foothills, perhaps, or be whisked by 4x4 to Berber villages, the Plateau de Kik, the Ourika Valley or Lake Takerkoust. There’s plenty more to explore, with excursions to coastal Essaouira also on the cards. For days spent at the riad, there’s a private cinema for cosy screenings, plus resident tortoises Jane and Manny to meet.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .