Riad Mehdia, guest house in Marrakesh

During your stay in Mehdia riad in Marrakesh, you will be into a lifestyle and harmony you bring in the sweetness of a dream oriental.

In our guest house, riad Mehdia, our customers spend their vacation enjoying the indescribable pleasure of being alone, with family or friends in a riad out of time. The patio of the Riad Mehdia have a fountain with its traditional designs zellij and lighting designs multicolored paintings on the walls of the riad. The patio is displayed by the banana giant reign three. In our guest house, riad Mehdia there is a lounge with high ceilings traditional carved plaster, period.

This room looks directly into the courtyard of the riad, it is separated by large wooden doors cedar (Al-khoha), they also carved In one of the fairs Mehdia riad in Marrakech, there is also a beautiful fireplace tadelakt. Mehdia riad in all our rooms are different and air conditioned, with bathrooms tadelakt

The terrace Mehdia riad in Marrakech, is a garden, a haven of peace and rest and gives you a clear view overlooking the medina of Marrakech. You can taste the mint tea while listening to the calls to prayer that echo in the Medina of Marrakech from morning to evening.

Riad Mehdia, you relax beside the hammam ritual to get care and relaxation of body and mind. Nothing better to have a skin soft and silky. Let yourself be tempted by a scrub rhassoul bath oils and scented Oriental: amber, musk and sandalwood enhance your skin divinely. Spoil yourself with a relaxing massage at the riad. Also choose, why not for a henna tattoo. And to finish a glass of mint tea to cool off. A swimming pool - pool in zellij, dominated by a fountain in natural stone of the Atlas is at your disposal to relax and refresh.

Side kitchen, Mehdia Riad in Marrakech, your guest house, suggests meals rich in flavor and sensual, romantic and friends, in a dream ...
Your lunch or dinner at your riad in Marrakech Mehdia are prepared with fresh products from the hills and full of the Atlas

Mehdia Riad is in the heart of the medina of Marrakech in 2 minutes (250 m) walk from the Djemaa el Fna and souks.

On the site of the riad Mehdia you can rent a room or entire riad for your stay. For more information or booking a room, the riad for rent please contact us by mail riadmehdia@yahoo.fr

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Here in a nutshell, the history of this magical city,
Marrakech known as the Pearl of the South or South Gate and City or City ocher red, is a city of Morocco at the foot of the Atlas mountains.

History of Morocco

Marrakesh is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat. It was known to early travellers as "Morocco City." Prior to the advent of the Almoravids in the 11th century, the area was ruled from the city of Aghmat. The Almoravid leader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decided Aghmat was becoming overcrowded and chose to build a new capital. Being a nomad from the Sahara Desert, he decided to build it in the plains, away from the mountains and rivers. He chose the site of Marrakech, because it was in neutral territory between two tribes who were vying for the honor of hosting the new capital. Work started in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was recalled to the Sahara to put down a rebellion in January 1071 and the city was completed by his deputy and eventual successor Yusuf ibn Tashfin[2]. The city experienced its greatest period under the leadership of Yacoub el Mansour, the third Almohad sultan. A number of poets and scholars entered the city during his reign and he began the construction of the Koutoubia Mosque and a new kasbah.

Prior to the reign of Moulay Ismail, Marrakech was the capital of Morocco. After his reign, his grandson moved the capital back to Marrakech from Meknès.

For centuries Marrakesh has been known for its 'seven saints.' When sufism was at the height of its popularity, during the reign of Moulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven saints' was founded by Abu Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request of the sultan. The tombs of several renowned figures were moved to Marrakesh to attract pilgrims in the same way Essaouira did at that time with its Regrega festivals. The 'seven saints' (sebaatou rizjel) is now a firmly established institution, attracting visitors from everywhere. The seven saints include Sidi Bel Abbas (the patron saint of the city), Sidi Muhammad al-Jazuli, Sidi Abu al-Qasim Al-Suhayli, Cadi Ayyad ben Moussa, Abdelaziz al-Tebaa and Abdallah al-Ghazwani.

Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by T'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. The poet of the city was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was café Al-Masraf. The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still known by heart by many Marrakshi.

RIADS

A Riad is a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden. The word riad comes from the Arabian term for garden, "ryad". The ancient Roman city of Volubilis provides a reference for the beginnings of riad architecture during the rule of the Idrisid Dynasty. The design of these courtyard dwellings in the coastal regions of Morocco were an adaption and modification of the Roman villa. When the Almoravids conquered Spain in the 11th century they sent Muslim, Christian and Jewish artisans from Spain to Morocco to work on monuments.These artisans brought with them the idea of arranging the rooms of the house around the central open-air courtyard that has become today's riads. The riads were inward focused which allowed for family privacy and protection from the weather in Morocco. This inward focus was expressed in the central location of most of the interior gardens and courtyards and the lack of large windows on the exterior clay or mud brick walls. Entrance to these houses is a major transitional experience and encourages reflection because all of the rooms open into the central atrium space. In the central garden of traditional riads there are often four orange or lemon trees and possibly a fountain. The walls of the riads are adorned with tadelakt plaster and zellige tiles. The style of these riads has changed over the years, but the basic form is still used in designs today. Recently there has been a surge in interest in this form of house after a new vogue of renovation in towns such as Marrakech or Essaouira where many of these often-crumbling buildings have been restored to their former glory. Many riads are now used as hotels or restaurants. Pictured below are two simpler examples in Marrakech, one renovated and serves as the hotel Atlas and the other sadly as yet unrenovated.

Staying in a riad is the best way to discover the true spirit of Morocco, and to live an unforgettable experience

Located in the historical city centers of Morocco, more specifically in the medinas of Marrakesh, Essaouira and Fez amongst other cities, are riads (also spelled ryads), that are ancient palaces and private residences that once belonged to Sultan princes, aristocrats, and noble families. Nestled in the labyrinths of the medinas, these residences represent and reflect the Moroccan artisan richness and patrimony. Today, these residences have been transformed into luxury bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels inviting to travelers to experience Morocco in an entirely new manner.

Imagine walking through the bustling medina where your senses are in overdrive from the swirling perfume of odors, rainbow of colored fabrics, the sing song rhythm of merchants calling out to passerby, and a steady hum of busy energy as habitants go about their daily errands.

You pass these stands and boutiques and turn into a calmer and more residential pathway. There are walls rising up to either side of you and the only openings are doorways that seem very ordinary, though they are masking a thousand secrets and surprises.

Passing through one of these doorways you enter a large, well proportioned courtyard and discover a hidden palace. The central courtyard is typically sprinkled with flowers and trees providing shade. Fountains are elaborately decorated with mosaic designs and often you will find a mosaic tiled water basin serving as a small swimming pool.

The courtyard is shaded by the living structure that surrounds it. Typically there are four faces of the riad overlooking the courtyard with windows that may be decorated with intricately carved wooden shutters. Riads respecting traditional Moroccan architecture are redone using materials such as tedlakt and zellige. The columns supporting the roof are set out from the riad and form a collection of open galleries that open onto the central patio.

Often described as somber deluxe, the interior décor and architecture of traditional riads is very different from occidental homes in many ways. One marking difference is the use of space. Instead of having one sole purpose, rooms are interchangeable and used for multiple activities. A communal salon and living area is located on the ground floor along with the kitchen, bath, and two or three bedrooms. Principal bedrooms and suites are primarily situated on the second floor. Shaded rooftop terraces are almost always present and are used as a second salon.

Private riad rentals are also available for small groups and family holidays. Theme nights including traditional Moroccan menus, dancers and musicians can be easily arranged at very reasonable prices.