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20 Nov

Homes & Antiques November Issue

8 Oct

Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

These are the best hotels in Africa, according to the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction. Northern Africa 9. Riad Botanica, Marrakech, Morocco. Score 93.95 Read more.

8 Jul

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. If you’re in Portugal, be sure to pick up your copy of WHEREVER Magazine. […]

1 Jul

Conde Nast Traveller The prettiest riads in Marrakech 2025

Our pick of the prettiest riads in Marrakech – the red city of Morocco By Lauren Burvill and Jemima Sissons All products are independently selected by our editors. Deriving from the Arabic word for gardens, the prettiest riads in Marrakech were historically courtyards divided into four, with a fountain forming the centrepiece. Now the term has come to […]

29 May

Hoteliers Circle

Riad Botanica, Marrakech, a beautiful five-suite riad in the heart of the historic Medina, announces the launch of its ‘Muse Marrakech InStyle’ retreat; a curated, seven-day journey of design inspiration, shopping and indulgence taking place from 4 – 11 November 2025. Read more.

19 May

Luxury Travel Magazine

Meticulously curated to ignite guests’ creativity and elevate their design inspiration, the retreat – led by interior designer Claire Cau-Cecile and Riad Botanica owner, Angela Mellak – promises to go beyond the souks and retailers, visiting hidden ateliers, private studios and workshops of Marrakech’s most talented artisans. Guests will also engage in hands-on workshops and […]

29 Apr

Good Housekeeping

There are few journeys you can make from the UK that take four hours, cost as little as £60 and transport you to another world. Marrakech is one of them. With bustling souks full of stained glass lanterns, colourful ceramics, Berber rugs and colourful spices being sifted into huge hessian sacks, this is a city that’s guaranteed […]

22 Apr

Travel Talk

We’re deeply grateful to Travel Talk for the beautiful feature “Welcome to My Garden of the Soul”, sharing the heart and story of Riad Botanica. It’s an honour to have our Marrakech oasis recognised not just as a place to stay, but as a soulful, living tribute to design, connection, and purpose-led travel. Thank you for […]

22 Apr

Talking Travel

A heartfelt thank you to John Underwood and the Travel Talk podcast for featuring Riad Botanica in last year’s episode—it was a joy to share the story behind our Marrakech sanctuary and our vision for soulful, design-led hospitality. For anyone who missed it, you can listen to the episode here or go directly to the podcast here. Thank […]

16 Apr

SheerLuxe – Gold Edition

Opened in 2023, Riad Botanica is a tranquil sanctuary in the historic medina. The property, which has an orange tree at its heart, blends traditional Moroccan architecture with contemporary Australian design – a vision brought to life by owners Angela and her husband Mohamed Mellak. Each suite is a private haven, complete with ensuite bathroom, a sitting […]