Riad & Spa
Marrakech

The main patio of Riad Ayadina — table under the olive tree, palms and white-lime arcades

photographic notebook — marrakech medina

Gallery

The house, in pictures

White lime, zellige, brass and foliage: thirty-two real views, from the first patio to the last tea on the roof.

The house's notebook

Five moods,
one art of living.

Rather than an album, a journey: you cross the house the way you visit it — from the shaded patios to the rooms named with an A, from the blue rooftop pool to the half-light of the hammam, all the way to the evening table. Every photograph is a real view of Ayadina.

I

Patios & lounges

Three tree-shaded patios, the water of the fountains, lounges of lime and kilims: the beating — and silent — heart of the house.

The riad's main patio: table under the olive tree, palms and white-lime arcades — fig. 01 — the main patio, under the olive tree

A patio fountain at nightfall, zellige lit by lanterns

fig. 02 — the fountain, at blue hour

The breakfast table laid under the patio's olive tree, in the morning sun — fig. 03 — the morning table, under the olive tree

White-lime arcades, palm trees and zellige of a patio in full daylight — fig. 04 — arcades, palms & zellige

The Moroccan lounge — banquettes, woven cushions and soft light — fig. 05 — the Moroccan lounge

The main patio at nightfall, lit by brass lanterns — fig. 06 — the patio, come nightfall

A light-filled lounge of the riad, open onto the patio — fig. 07 — the lounge of light

Botanical detail: cactus against a white-lime wall — fig. 08 — detail — lime & cactus

Nine singular rooms, each named with a first name beginning with A — zellige, painted wood, chosen fabrics, and the simple comfort of today.

II

Rooms & suites

The Adelina room — bed dressed in chosen fabrics, painted wood and white lime — fig. 09 — Adelina — the room

The sitting corner of the Adelina room, armchairs and Moroccan craftsmanship — fig. 10 — Adelina — the lounge

The Aida room — warm tones, rugs and natural light — fig. 11 — Aida — the room

The patio-balcony of the Aida room, open onto the foliage — fig. 12 — Aida — the patio-balcony

The Alicia room — bed dressed in white, artisanal touches of colour — fig. 13 — Alicia — the room

The bathroom of the Alicia room — tadelakt and zellige — fig. 14 — Alicia — the bathroom

The Ambrosia room — generous volumes and Moroccan fabrics — fig. 15 — Ambrosia — the room

The Ahisia room — painted wood, kilims and gentle light — fig. 16 — Ahisia — the room

The Antinea room — double bed and carefully crafted decor — fig. 17 — Antinea — the room

The Antiqua room — warm atmosphere, craftsmanship and present-day comfort — fig. 18 — Antiqua — the room

The Atina room — natural tones and Moroccan materials — fig. 19 — Atina — the room

The bathroom of the Atina room — stone, brass and light — fig. 20 — Atina — the bathroom

Nine names beginning with A, no two rooms alike — and breakfast always included.

III

Pool & spa

Seven metres of blue mosaic set upon the rooftops, and 250 m² of Baths below — hammam, rituals and massages.

The heated blue-mosaic pool on the roof — palm, olive tree and the Atlas in the distance — fig. 21 — the heated pool, 7 × 3 m

The blue pool of the solarium surrounded by sun loungers and greenery

fig. 22 — the pool, by the sun loungers

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The spa's traditional hammam — basins, tadelakt and golden half-light — fig. 23 — the hammam

The massage room of the Bains d'Ayadina, dim and peaceful — fig. 24 — the massage room

A relaxation lounge of the Bains d'Ayadina — 250 m² devoted to serenity — fig. 25 — the Bains d'Ayadina

IV

Table & bar

A Franco-Moroccan table, and one of the very few licensed bars in the medina — hidden in the library.

The riad's library bar — ochre tadelakt, brass, masks and a red kilim — fig. 26 — the library bar, cabinet of curiosities

The painted zouaq ceiling of the library bar, polychrome wood — fig. 27 — the painted zouaq ceiling

The grand table laid on the terrace at nightfall, beneath the lanterns — fig. 28 — the grand table, at nightfall

A table laid on the restaurant's terrace, tableware and glasses in the sun

fig. 29 — the table laid on the terrace

Royal couscous on Fridays, an aperitif at sunset — and cocktails, a rare thing in the medina.

V

Terraces & mornings on the roof

Up there, the ochre rooftops, the Atlas in the distance — and breakfast lingering in the sun.

The riad's terrace in full daylight — shaded lounges and the rooftops of the medina — fig. 30 — the terrace, in full daylight

Basket and sweet treats of the breakfast served on the terrace — fig. 31 — breakfast, up there

Breakfast laid out on the terrace, brass teapot and pastries — fig. 32 — the morning's sweet things

The rest cannot be photographed — it is lived, at the gate of Bab El Khemis.

Direct booking

The best of Ayadina
is reserved through the house.

Booking direct means the fair price, guaranteed — and a series of attentions no middleman can offer.

The attentions reserved for direct guests

Best rate, guaranteed The best price, always here — never elsewhere.
Flexible cancellation Your plans change, your stay adapts.
No prepayment Pay on site, with peace of mind.
−10% on the spa On every ritual at the Bains d'Ayadina.
Welcome cocktail In the shade of the orange trees, on arrival.
Upgrade And early check-in, subject to availability.

From 2 nights

Escapade

2nights

One-way airport transfer offered, welcome cocktail and −10% on the spa.

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From 3 nights

Immersion

3nights

Round-trip airport transfer offered, welcome cocktail, −10% on the spa — and time to savour it all.

Or email us — booking@riadayadinamarrakech.net · +212 524 38 38 81