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Riad el Zohar
"an 18th century historic riad ..."
Riad el Zohar
Five En-suite Guest Rooms
Ideally located in the heart if the medina, just a few minutes walk away from Marrakech’s main attractions, Riad el Zohar is the perfect base to get to know Marrakech. Despite this central location, this traditional riad is set in a very quiet district and remains a haven of peace and tranquillity.
The main courtyard is dominated by the 7-metre plunge pool, which is essential on hot Moroccan days, which sits alongside a large dining patio area and a dining salon. On the first floor there is a formal salon with a 250-year-old original hand painted red cedar ceiling.
On the roof is a substantial terrace with several quiet corners to relax, take breakfast, or dine. There is a large comfortable tent where you can relax all day or romantically dine on a warm evening. On the sun terrace you can sunbathe on loungers or relax on sofas in the shade of a smaller tent overlooking the Medina rooftops to the Koutobia Mosque and the snow capped High Atlas mountains. Indeed, this is one of the best views of any riad in Marrakech and it is a delight to see the illuminated Koutobia Mosque in the evenings.
The en-suite bedrooms, which are arranged around the central courtyard, are all furbished to the same high standard featuring traditional Tadelakt polished plaster. The bedrooms all have air conditioning, which cools in summer and reverses to heat in winter.
Complimentary tea and coffee are served all day and the price of the rooms includes all payable taxes. WiFi is free and available throughout the riad. Guests are supplied with maps and copious advice and information to enhance their visit to Marrakech.
Please Note - no children under 8 yrs, unless the whole riad is hired by a family or group.
Base prices are in £Sterling: Euro, USD and Moroccan dirham rates will vary by exchange rate.
Special Offers:
Valid : All year round
Offer can be booked online!
A 20% reduction on any reservation made within 60 days of arrival, and a 25% reduction on any reservation made within 14 days of arrival;
Booking & Enquiries:
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Room availability will be updated if a new date or duration is specified, and the total for your stay will be shown at the bottom of this page including any discounts applicable.
Please note: Local taxes of €2 - €3 per person per day are not included and are payable locally.
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Key features:
- Air-conitioning/heating
- En-suite shower rooms
- 7 metre plunge pool
- Wifi available throughout the riad
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Location on Hip Marrakech App
Eating at Riad el Zohar
Breakfast" The breakfasts, which change on a daily basis feature homemade breads, cake & pancakes, together with fresh fruit, jams & homemade yoghurt. Eggs are available on request.
Dinner:
The two excellent chefs prepare a huge choice of delicious Moroccan home cooked dinners either from the menu or by discussion with the guests to utilise the seasonal choices in the markets. Dinners are ordered at breakfast time as all ingredients are purchased fresh every morning from the local markets. Dinner on the evening of arrival should be ordered prior to arrival
A choice of light or substantial lunches is available and is ordered at breakfast time or the day before.
Please give advance warning for any special dietary requirements
Tea, mint tea & coffee are complimentary all day
Local Restaurants
If you want a change of scene, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. Even if not booking through HipMarrakech, we suggest you download the Hip Marrakech App since it will give you 10% discount on meals at selected restaurants and will show you their location. Download the Hip Marrakech App for restaurant and excursion guide as well as a map of Marrakech.
Le Foundouk - (20 minutes walk)
Tel: 00212(0) 524 37 81 90
55 Souk Hal Fassi – Kat Bennahid - Médina
www.foundouk.com
Cuisine: French/Moroccan
An eclectic and very popular French/Moroccan restaurant.
Les Jardins de la Koutoubia - ( 10 minutes walk)
Tel: 00212(0) 524 38 88 00
26 Rue de la Koutoubia - Médina
www.lesjardinsdelakoutoubia.com
Cuisine: Indian / Moroccan / International
This has a fine Indian restaurant 'Des Jardins de Bala' on the roof terrace, good for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Offers good light lunches at less than £6-£7 each.
Le Marrakchi - ( 10 minutes walk)
Tel: 00212 (0) 524 44 33 77
52 Rue des Banques - Médina
www.lemarrakchi.com
Cuisine: Traditional Moroccanl
Very popular with great views over the square.
Cafe Bougainvillea - ( 6 minutes walk)
33 Rue Mouassine - Place Jemaa El Fna - Médina
Cuisine: Good simple fare - kebabs, tagines, pizza
Good for lunch and pizzas, and early evening light dining. Not a restaurant as such.
Le Jemaa El Fna
A large eaterie at night offering authentic Moroccan street food. Popular to locals and tourists alike; very cheap, fresh food, avoid the salads. Not to everyone’s taste, but a great experience nonetheless.
Riad el Zohar
Excursions
Riad el Zohar organises a variety of day trips to the Atlas Mountains, tailored to suit our different guest’s tastes, which can be arranged by correspondence or on arrival at the riad.
Day trips are also available to:
-Essaouira, the Atlantic Coast fortified town.
-Kasbah Glaoui & Ait Ben Haddou. Riad el Zohar was the home of the sister of the Glaoui
- The Cascades of Ouzoud
- Imlil day trek
Cookery Lessons
Riad el Zohar offers cookery lessons with one of their two excellent Cooks. These are informal, fun mornings starting with a shopping trip to buy spices, vegetables and chicken, meat or fish. On returning to the riad there is a hands on practical lesson to prepare a two course dinner, starters and main course, complete with printed recipes. The objective is to show guests how to prepare a meal to entertain their guests. This is good Moroccan home cooking.
Riad el Zohar
"A quick note to thank you and your staff for the wonderful experience we had at El Zohar Touria and the rest of the staff, including the drivers and Larbi made it special, with their kindness, attention to detail and warm welcoming. We will remember especially their smiles! Thank you also for arranging the dinner, it was sincerely the best we had during the trip!"
Carla and Joe
"Everyone wants to come back!! We cannot thank you all enough for your kindness and thoughtfulness. We would not have had such an amazing time if it was not for you all. From the moment we were met at the airport until we followed the carts full of luggage away from the Riad everything had been incredible. We shall never forget the calm and beauty of the Riad, the incredible and delicious food, and our gala evening was truly memorable."
Sally and Malcolm
"I'd just like to say thank you once again to you and the rest of the team for making our holiday such a memorable occasion. It was more like staying with old friends than being in a hotel. I've still a few things to see in Marrakech, plus I'd love to visit the desert and Essaouira, so you may well see us back in the future."
Rose and Bob
"this is to say A MASSIVE thank you to you – Touria – and ALL the team at el Zohar – we had an absolutely BRILLIANT time with you – and I am SO GLAD to say Martyn is now a ‘Marrakech convert’ – and would come back any time so I hope we would be welcome!!"
Jacqui and Martyn
"The free Hipmarrakech App has proved amazing for our clients. It gives them confidence to navigate the medina knowing they can always find their way back our house, even with NO data roaming switched on. Further it locates many restaurants in Marrakech that our guests like (some of which give discounts to those with the App), and then helps them find their way back to the riad easily. Further, they can also book excursions in or around Marrakech at short notice."
The Owner of Hip Marrakech
Riad Location
The location is right in the very centre of the Medina so all the main attractions are only a few minutes walk away, a perfect base for getting to know Marrakech. Jemna El Fna Square is five minutes walk and the centre of the Souk is just two minutes walk from the front door. Despite the central location it is a very quiet district and once back in the riad peace reigns. Guests are supplied with maps and copious advice & information to enhance their visit to Marrakech.
Location on Hip Marrakech App with data free roaming Map. Download the Hip Marrakech App for restaurant and excursion guide as well as a map of Marrakech.
Address
56 Derb El Hammarn
El Mouassine
Medina
Marrakech
Morocco
Riad el Zohar Rooms
Draa Room
Double room.
This great room on the ground floor features a four poster double bed, good storage, reversible air conditioning – cooling or heating- & an outstanding shower in the bathroom. The room is relatively warm in winter and cool in summer.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathrooms, Tadelakt polished plaster, Wifi and reversible air conditioning.
Talilit Room
Double room.
Talilit Room on the first floor is opulently furnished featuring a four-poster double bed, reversible air conditioning – cooling or heating- beautiful large windows with shutters and heavy curtains for privacy, opening to the courtyard.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathrooms, Tadelakt polished plaster, Wifi and reversible air conditioning.
Dades Room
Double/ Twin room with extra bed on request.
Dades Room on the ground floor features twin beds or a King size double bed, and an extra bed on request if required. There is reversible air conditioning – cooling or heating. The room is relatively warm in winter and cool in summer and can take a third bed.
Max occupancy: 3 guests
Supplement: £25 per night for third guest
Room features: En-suite bathrooms, Tadelakt polished plaster, Wifi and reversible air conditioning.
Moulouya Room
Double room.
Moulouya on the first floor balcony is a light airy comfortable room with a double bed, reversible air conditioning – cooling or heating – and is a very relaxing environment.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathrooms, Tadelakt polished plaster, Wifi and reversible air conditioning.
Ourika Room
Double room.
Ourika Room on the first floor balcony is a romantic favourite featuring a four-poster double bed, reversible air conditioning – cooling or heating - & a walk in wardrobe. There is a large couchette, which can be made up to a comfortable single bed & so serve as triple room.
Max occupancy: 3 guests
Supplement: £25 per night for third guest
Room features: En-suite bathrooms, Tadelakt polished plaster, Wifi and reversible air conditioning.
Whole Riad Rental
Riad el Zohar is available for exclusive use with 5 spacious rooms accommodating up to 12 guests.
Max occupancy: 12 guests
Please note:
- The base rate price at Riad el Zohar is in pounds, euros, or Moroccan dirhams and exchange rates are approximate.
- All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
- Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house
