GARDEN OF THE SOUL

Welcome to Riad Botanica

Discover an oasis for your soul in the historic 10th-century Medina of Marrakesh. Opened in early 2023, Riad Botanica is a place to reconnect to yourself, indulge your senses and reinvigorate your curiosity and wonder of the beauty that is life. Recently renovated to an immaculate standard, Riad Botanica seamlessly balances beautiful art deco influences from opposite sides of the globe with exceptional craftsmanship from local artisans and an awareness of the desire of people to unwind and reconnect with nature and themselves.

The result?

A place to escape and a peace to embrace.

Riad Botanica made it to Condé Nast Traveller’s Top 10 in North Africa in 2024. We’d be honoured to have your support again!

WEATHER, FOOD & RELAXATION

Unwind and soak up the sun

This original aristocratic residence now boasts six deluxe guest rooms with ensuites, each unique in design inspired by the ancient healing properties of plants and the beauty of their flowers. Boasting traditional Moroccan features, fixtures, and furnishings, which all come together with iconic Australian design flair.

We welcome you to share a little part of Marrakech through the eyes of a local Marrakechalan and Australian. We are also passionate about health and well-being and look to provide healthy, delicious fresh food and most importantly we try to help you to take time out for yourself to rest and find joy!

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ICONIC AUSTRALIAN DESIGN

Riad Botanica is a union of classic Moroccan art deco styling perfectly paired with Australia's Florence Broadhurst art deco prints

ROOF TERRACE DINING

Serving Breakfast Daily, we are also open for lunch and dinner. Join us to book a 2-course lunch or 2-course dinner

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A breakfast for a King or Queen, served daily on our roof terrace.

King Room with
A View

ALL INCLUDED

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Family Room with
Children's Room

ALWAYS FAMILY FRIENDLY

Famalies have grown up in this Riad since it was first built and we proudly look to continue that tradition

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We are delighted to offer inhouse dining either on the roof terrace or book the private dining room

Cooked with Love
the traditional way

DINING

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Relax, read a book,
enjoy some sunshine

Our roof terrace is designed to force you to stop and pick up that book! or just chill out and sleep!

FIND SOME TIME

All of the team is dedicated to ensuring our guests feel at home away from home

With decades of experience
we are delighed to Welcome you

HERE TO SERVE

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Riad Botanica is filled with
beneficial plants, every plant
can be eaten or turned into tea

EVERYTHING HAS PURPOSE

Passionate about the power of plants to help maintain our health and healing when we need.. discover more with us

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We love to support your group booking needs from Birthdays, Weddings and Yoga/Meditaion retreats - Lets's chat!

Run Your Next Retreat
In Marrakech

EXCLUSIVE HIRE

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Providing Little Things
That Matter

Its so important it is to feel at home, we aim to provide all the little things for a great holiday- from personal sound systems, organic plant based skin and wash products to large size showers and comfortable beds.

COMFORTS OF HOME

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					  Oh. My. Goodness!  If I could give this place 10 stars, I would.  I have stayed many places around the world, and this has been my favorite, by... read more far.  The owner and host, Mohamed is so kind and friendly, and makes sure you are well taken care of.  As I was a solo female traveler on my first trip to Morocco, the kind gestures made me feel safe, including that my first day, he called to check on me as I had been exploring the city all day long.  

The interior decoration is absolutely breathtaking, and the sound of the sweet birds in the courtyard make it seem like the perfect peaceful respite from the bustling city.  The rooms are gorgeous, the showers amazing.

Also- the staff deserves 10 stars!  Fatima, the chef cooks an amazing breakfast each day.  It was literally my favorite part of each day!  The lunch and dinner were also amazing at Riad Botanica!  (Even tho I tried other restaurants in the city, by far - Fatima’s cooking was my favorite).  And the sweet housekeeping lady, Sanaa was also wonderfully kind and always smiling.  🙂

The rooftop is beautiful and such a peaceful place to read a book and lounge.

Location is perfect in my opinion!  Close enough to walk to most of the museums.  Walk to the souks.  Yet, I did appreciate that is was not too close to the Jemaa el-Fnaa square- which is a very busy place.  I could still walk there in about 25mins

Thank you truly, Mohamed and staff!				
Jessica N
10 May 2023 

					  Perfection at every turn - Riad Botanica is a space of beauty and culture with exceptional service and a fabulous location.  No detail has been overlooked from the doors and wallpaper,  to bed... read more linens; to the food, everything is impeccable. Being minutes from Dar El Bâcha and the rest of the Medina is icing on this beautiful cake.

Highly recommend!				
Colleen M
1 January 2023 

					  Amazing tranquil space - We had such a great stay here.

The decor is beautiful. Fun, tasteful yet incredibly calming. The area by the pool is great for relaxing and the tree as... read more such a lovely quality. 

Our room was stunning. The beds are very comfortable. Best shower in Marrakesh. Beautiful well considered details everywhere. 

Mohammed was a brilliant host. Full of great recommendations. We felt very looked after.

The riad is also well located. A few minutes walk to the souks etc.

Can’t recommend this place enough.				
Olivias22
7 May 2023

Lunch & Dinner

We offer al a carte and serve a two-course lunch and or 3-course dinner seasonal and fresh daily.

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17 January

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15 July

Vacations & Travel

Thank You Vacations and Travel! We’re Truly Grateful 🙏 We just wanted to say a big, heartfelt thank you for the beautiful piece on Riad Botanica and the Muse Marrakech InStyle retreat in Vacations & Travel. Seeing our story in your pages was a thrill. It’s a special moment for our team, and we’re so […]

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A Summer Collaboration: Our Feature in WHEREVER Magazine

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with the esteemed WHEREVER Magazine—a trusted voice for English-speaking expats in Portugal. This collaboration has culminated in a beautiful full-page feature and competition highlighting our Riad Botanica prize, and we couldn’t be more honoured. About WHEREVER Magazine Known for its insightful editorial content, WHEREVER Magazine is a standout […]

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1 July

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29 May

Hoteliers Circle

On behalf of the team behind MarrakechRetreats.co and Riad Botanica, I extend our warmest thanks for featuring our upcoming Muse Marrakech in Style retreat this November. Your thoughtful coverage truly reflected the retreat’s essence—blending cultural richness, design, and soulful hospitality in the heart of Marrakech. It’s a privilege to be included in a publication that […]

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19 May

We are truly honoured to be featured in Luxury Travel Magazine

…a publication that celebrates the very best in travel around the globe. Thank you to the editorial team and journalist for sharing the story behind Muse Marrakech InStyle, our newest retreat designed for lovers of interiors, culture, and conscious travel with Claire Cau-Cecile Set between the soulful walls of Riad Botanica and the vibrant energy […]

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18 May

Muse Marrakech InStyle: A Luxury Design Discovery Experience

Embark on an exclusive journey through Marrakech, curated by the interior designer behind the acclaimed Riad Botanica. This six-night retreat offers design-savvy, well-travelled enthusiast an intimate exploration by locals of Marrakech’s artisanal culture—far from the well-trodden tourist path and not lead by retailers. Our team live and breath the day to day in working with […]

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