Australian-born Angela Mellak who, with her Moroccan husband Mohamed, owns a boutique hotel in Marrakesh, shares her insider tips to the best of her adopted city. Read more.
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An oasis of cool calm in the medina within walking distance of ancient souks and key sites attractively designed using a mix of Moroccan and Australian influences, complete with a pool, rooftop terrace and friendly staff willing to go the extra mile, from recommending and booking activities to helping you skip queues. Read more.
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Is that you can find anything you’re looking for and surprises along the way. I really do believe there is magic in the walls of this Medina. I love that the streets are so plain and everything is uniform – a poor man can live next to a rich man and no one would know. […]
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The Riad Botanica hotel is one such gem. Riads are a cornerstone of traditional Moroccan architecture, following an inward-facing design with its rooms centred around an inner courtyard. Read more.
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Originally an aristocratic residence in the heart of Marrakech’s 10th century medina, Riad Botanica now blends classic Moroccan design with a modern Australian aesthetic thanks to its cross-cultural owners Mohammed and Angela Mellak. The duo has set out to create more of a home than a hotel, with just six guest rooms that draw influences […]
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A memorable evening was spent in Riad Botanica (riadbotanica.com), a charming abode owned by an Australian-Moroccan couple where, over spiced chicken tagine, a storyteller narrated ancient folk tales to her wide-eyed audience.
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Riad Botanica is a small but personal riad in the medina with five suites. Botanica is run by Angela and Mohamed Mellak, who set a warm and welcoming tone from the moment you step inside. The host is relaxed and present, and you quickly notice that Botanica was created with the desire for guests to […]
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For the warmest welcome in the medina, head to Riad Botanica, where Angela and Mohamed Mellak have combined classic Moroccan hospitality with Australian flair to create something totally unique. The gorgeous interiors combine wallpaper by Aussie design icon Florence Broadhurst with traditional Marrakech craftmanship to create a space that’s homely but also grand: the courtyard […]
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BEST STAY: Marrakech’s labyrinthine 11th-century medina is an intoxicating mix of street performers, spice markets and motorcycles dodging between pedestrians, and the all-out sensory assault can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Fortunately, the beautifully restored guesthouse Riad Botanica, run by an Australian-Moroccan couple, offers a peaceful escape in the heart of the old town. Five […]
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