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27 Jan

So much to discover when you come to Morocco for instance, the Green City!

In north-west of Morocco sits The Geen City of Ouazzne. Also known as the “Spiritual Capital”, there are many Moroccan jews who consider Ouazzne to be the holy capital of Morocco. It’s positioning allows for the beautiful Mediterranean sunshine and is home to several craft guilds run by more than 5,000 artisans and 3 craft […]

25 Jan

Introducing The Melbourne Breakfast

We love food and tapping into our heritage, we are delighted to bring Marrakech a bit of Melbourne. This is the infamous Melbournian smashed avocado with a little Moroccan twist. We love offering this dish in addition to the traditional Moroccan breakfast daily. Australian avocado toast is not only a delicious and satisfying breakfast, but […]

17 Jan

Welcome to Riad Botanica

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

14 Jan

Welcome

Salam, and welcome to Riad Botanica.. GARDEN OF THE SOUL..Rumi.. We invite you to discover an oasis for your soul in the historic 10th-century Medina of Marrakesh. Riad Botanica, opened Jan 2023 – offering you a place to reconnect to yourself, indulge your senses and reinvigorate your curiosity and wonder of the beauty that is […]

15 Nov

The Riad Renovation Journey

Zahara, Covid and the journey of life and renovating a riad in the 10th century medina of Marrakech

3 Nov

The Renovation Journey, hunt for the Riad

The Medina of Marrakech was founded in the 10th century, Kasbah in the 12th century and Agdal gardens in the 12th - 14th century.

3 Nov

The Renovation Journey, finding the riad

The dream to own and run a riad guest house began a decade ago this was fueled by dear friends Nicole and Mohamed, who opened the doors of their own Riad, @bemarrakech.