A  unique guesthouse in  the heart of the Marrakesh medina...

  Riad Arahanta

...a tranquil haven in the bustle of Morocco's most colourful city.
 

We offer our guests bed and breakfast, full board or self catering accommodation within our traditional and charming renovated Marrakesh townhouse (a riad).

 

Facilities comprise courtyard level apartments: 2 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, 2 single bedrooms, another modern shower room, kitchen and our spacious Moroccan style salon. Both the salon and courtyard have dining and breakfasting areas thereby enhancing the accommodation on offer.

 

A corner of the courtyard

 

In addition guests also have full use of our colourfully planted roof terrace, ideal for sunbathing, relaxation or dining all year long.

 

The riad is owned and managed by its resident English and French speaking hosts who will be delighted to discuss all of your requirements before and during your stay. Maid service is also included and our house manager is available at all times. Riad Arahanta staff can offer additional services and help - tours to local attractions or extended visits by car to other Moroccan places of interest for example. Party nights featuring local musicians, singers and dancers can be arranged too. Golfers will find major courses just a short taxi trip from the house and there are many other sporting opportunities at the Palmeries resort just outside the city.

 

Lunches and dinners can be provided on prior request and Moroccan cuisine is by a local cook. Breakfasts, if desired, are French/Moroccan in style unless otherwise requested.

 

One end of our Moroccan salon

 

 

We work with artists and artisans within the local community and there are many things available for our guests' enjoyment within the comfort of the riad; henna artists, cookery and belly dancing lessons and demonstrations,  or accompanied visits to the nearby hammam (Moroccan baths) are just a few examples.

 

 

Our guesthouse is situated in the old walled city (medina) and is near to the famous square, Djemma al Fna'a where evening street theatre, a multitude of food stalls and many other entertainments await. Traditional souks offer ceramics, silver and jewellery, brass and copper wares, leathers and a whole range of fabrics, clothes and many other goods. All these markets are within easy walking distance of the house as are many of Marrakesh's other tourist attractions.

 

 

 

 

Local Attractions

  • The Sa'adian tombs
  • Jardin Majorelle
  • Jardin Agdal
  • The ramparts
  • Koutoubia mosque and rose gardens
  • The Menara
  • The royal palaces
  • The Jewish quarter and synagogue
  • Local fetes and folk events.

 

Guests can be met at the city airport, train and bus stations if required. The nearby street has supervised parking for your own or hired car.

Rates

Prices are quoted per room per night. 

En suite double bedrooms:  Pounds sterling 50

                                        Euros 75

                                        $70

                                        Dirhams 800

Single bedrooms:                Pounds sterling 20

                                         Euros 30

                                         $28

                                         Dirhams 330

Special deal for this season only:

whole courtyard per week (up to six people)

                                                   Pounds sterling 600

                                         Euros 900

                                         $860

                                         Dirhams 10,000

All currency conversions are approximate. 

 

A colourful fete in the evening

 

Contact details are as follows:

Owners: David Robertson and Ross Taylor

Tel & Fax (international) 00212 44 42 63 90

Tel & Fax (local) 044 42 63 90

e-mail: arahanta@wanadoo.net.ma

 

The terrace as the sun sets