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17 Jan

Welcome to Riad Botanica

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

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8 Jul

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 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 […]

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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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11 May

Muse Marrakech InStyle: Where Art Deco Graces the Medina

Morocco is a land known for its enduring craftsmanship, poetic geometry, and architectural soul. But as you step off the beaten path into the serene neighbourhoods of Marrakech, you may begin to notice details that whisper of another design era—the graceful elegance of Art Deco is celebrated here like no other. It’s this refined convergence […]

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9 May

Muse Marrakech InStyle: Find Your Muse, Just Like YSL

When Yves Saint Laurent first arrived in Marrakech in 1966, he found more than colour and chaos—he found clarity. The city’s light, lines, textures, and rhythms became his eternal muse, shaping some of his most legendary collections. From the intricate archways to the cobalt blue of the Majorelle Garden, Marrakech sparked a new design language—timeless, […]

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8 May

Muse Marrakech InStyle: Reflecting Morocco’s Design Soul

In interior design, mirrors do more than just reflect—they expand light, invite space, and awaken soul. But what mirror is best? Where? How? For these answers and much more we invite you to Join Claire Cau-Cecile, the interior designer behind Riad Botanica and founder of CCC Interiors, on a luxury design journey through Marrakech, where […]

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7 May

A Carrie Bradshaw Moment

Muse Marrakech InStyle: Design Starts with What You Love Great interior designers know: it’s often the smallest objects that spark the boldest ideas. A hand-stitched slipper, a hammered brass bowl, or a worn-in textile can carry not just beauty—but a story. These stories become the soul of a space. On this six-night retreat in Marrakech, […]

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6 May

Muse Marrakech InStyle: Styling Spaces, One Object at a Time

Great design doesn’t always start with a grand plan. Sometimes, it starts with a fabric, tile or slipper. In Marrakech, the souks hum with life—an endless maze of texture, colour, and craftsmanship. For interior designers, these aren’t just markets; they’re treasure troves of inspiration. From antique mirrors to leather babouche slippers, the smallest finds often […]

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