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30 Jun

Welcome to Riad Botanica

Welcome to Riad Botanica, Garden of the soul- where luxury meets tranquility.

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Marrakech is known as the Red, or Rose City, owing

Marrakech is known as the Red, or Rose City, owing to the deep, dusky pink tint of its ancient heart; on a clear day you can see the hazy peaks of the Atlas Mountains rising up to the south
in Morocco ..

Morocco also has a long history and passion for roses and celebrates this powerful and hypnotic plant each year in the M'Goun Valley – or the Valley of Roses, as it's known in Morocco – it has become famous for its flowers.

Every year during the main growing season between April and mid-May, the valley produces between 3000 and 4000 tonnes of wild roses.

The locals of the area celebrate this time with a festival of roses. It is a time for folk dancing, singing, celebrating, and feasting. Markets and souks display their finest products, and you'll be tempted to spend the entire day sampling new exotic foods and fresh rose produce, like jams and waters.

Each day before dawn, women gather the roses by hand and sell them to co-operatives dotted along the valley. Some are bought by local distilleries to make rose water, soaps and potpourri, but the majority are bought by big French perfume houses, for whom the M’Goun roses command a special cachet.

For thousands of years, Ayurvedic healers have been using the rose plant in herbal remedies, teas, oils and skincare formulations. It can be used as dried, preserved, juiced, distilled, or a as powder or tincture.

Potential rose health benefits 1,2:

Balances hormones (including amenorrhea)
Reduces inflammation of the eyes and skin
Soothes sore throats and coughs
Promotes restful and peaceful sleep
Cools the gastrointestinal tract
Soothes nervous, angry and sad emotions
May reduce wrinkles and slow down skin aging
May reduce pain due to its analgesic effects
Has strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties
Reduces blood glucose levels
Has neuroprotective properties
Has antioxidant activity

References:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586833/ 2. http://www.amis.pk/files/PrefeasibilityStudies/SMEDA%20Rose%20Water.pdf

So isn’t it time you stopped to smell the roses?
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Photos thanks to
@sinohasviajado

A moment of happiness, you and I sitting, apparent

A moment of happiness, you and I sitting, apparently two, but one in soul, you and I.

We feel the flowing water of life here,
you and I, with the garden's beauty
and the birds singing.

The stars will be watching us,
and we will show them what it is to be a thin crescent moon.

You and I unselfed, will be together,
indifferent to idle speculation, you and I.

The parrots of heaven will be cracking sugar as we laugh together, you and I.

In one form upon this earth, and in another form in a timeless sweet land.

RUMI

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Your happy songs bring to me the scent of heaven.

Your happy songs bring to me the scent of heaven. Please keep singing RUMI

We loved having the talented and beautiful @federicaraimoofficial stay with us earlier this year xx

The story of Bacha Coffee begins in the medina of

The story of Bacha Coffee begins in the medina of Marrakech, Morocco. Built in 1910, the spectacular Dar el Bacha palace, which means “house of the Pasha”, united the greatest cultural and political minds of the century over glittering pots of “coffee of Arabia” or Arabica, as it is known today. Guests included the writer Colette, composer Maurice Ravel, filmmaker Charlie Chaplin, entertainer Josephine Baker, US president Franklin Roosevelt and UK prime minister Winston Churchill, to name a few.

A TIME CAPSULE
After the Second World War, the palace was closed and became a time capsule, retaining some of the vestiges of a glamorous era within a building that was once awash with the colours and sounds of the surrounding medina — but had slowly fallen into a deep and enchanted sleep.

THE REBIRTH
Closed for over 60 years, this fine example of Moroccan craftsmanship has been awakened. Standing at the gates of the thousand-year-old medina of Marrakech, the makeover of the house of the Pasha was a feat not for the faint-hearted. After two years of painstaking restoration to bring back the sumptuous decor to its former glory, Dar el Bacha was reopened in late 2017 as the Museum of Cultural Confluences.
Just a shirt walk from @riadbotanica we are delighted to call this our local coffee shop.

To biok your stay with us head to our bio or website riadbotanica.com

We look forward to seeing you soon

All images thans to @bachacoffee
@darelbachamuseedesconfluences

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The Orange Blossom room greets you with its huge s

The Orange Blossom room greets you with its huge signature Moroccan double-arched cedar doors complete with brass accents and furnishings. Once you enter you will see the signature matching french Egg chairs and iconic Australian designer @florencebroadhurst wallpaper. The wallpaper sets the room's style of hand-printed wallpaper from Sydney @materialised_ . The paper's complimentary colours to the Zeliege floors of oranges and pink speak to the various oranges and flowers in nature.
Book your stay in our Orange Blossom Deluxe Super King or Twin room..
The room is located on the first floor and enjoys direct access to a sitting area and balcony overlooking the central courtyard to the pool. The room enjoys modern Australian design influences proportions and maximises the space and light. It enjoys much larger proportions than its original 10th-century edition.
To book head to our bio or riadbotanica.com @riadbotanica

Rumi has been a huge influence for us throughout o

Rumi has been a huge influence for us throughout our renovation journey.

This islamic scholars work is just magic, always finding a nee message in his words.

Thank you @wholistictraveler for your kind words and this video we are delighted to be featured on @visit_morocco_ again huge thanks to the team behind the scenes who helped us bring the Australian and Moroccan vibes together @claire.caucecile @twofoldprojects @materialised_ @florencebroadhurst @airaroma
To book head to our bio @riadbotanica or website riadbotanica.com

Brining the Iconic Australian flair to our Riad we

Brining the Iconic Australian flair to our Riad we are so delighted to share the @florencebroadhurst Arabian Birds print featured in each room and indoor space. The wallpaper by @materialised_ features the Peacock which symbolises beauty, masculinity, glamour, luxury, protection, versatility, renewal, awareness, and metamorphosis. The other bird here looks to be a Falcon which is a reminder to look ahead and focus on the future. Don't let your past experiences hold you back; use them as stepping stones to success. The falcon also represents wisdom, so it's a sign that you should trust your intuition and make decisions wisely.

We along with @katespadeny ♠️ seek to celebrate this amazing Australian designers work. Which we look forward to sharing with you during your stay.

To book head to our bio @riadbotanica or website riadbotanica.com

Thank you to @twofoldprojects @materialised_ and @florencebroadhurst

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindl

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?
Rumi
To book head to our bio or website riadbotanica.com

We look forward to welcoming you soon xx

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Images thanks to @tunisianbedouin

Get lost in the Souks of Marrakech.. you will find

Get lost in the Souks of Marrakech.. you will find many a treasure and enjoy the wonderful shopping and discovery crafts that will make your luggage a challenge!!
@riadbotanica is centrally located in Bab Doukkala and is just a hop, skip and jump from the best shopping area in the souks.
Join us to book head to our bio or website riadbotanica.com
Image thanks to @tunisianbedouin

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindl

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?
Rumi

To book head to our bio or website riadbotanica.com
We look forward to welcoming you soon xx

#morocco #moroccotravel #moroccotrip #travelgram #instatravel #maroc #marrakech #riadbotanica #raidbotanicamarrakech #gardenofthesoul #florencebroadhurst #Australiandesign #melbournetomarrakech #topworldhotel #forbesTravelGuide #condenasttravellerats
#florencebroadhurst #Australiandesign #riadlovers #thaliaskin #airaroma #melbournetomarrakech #topworldhotel #travellingthroughtheworld images thanks to @tunisianbedouin

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