Riad Shaden – A Favorite for Families in Marrakesh

Riad Shaden has 6 rooms around a central patio with a fountain and fruit trees. There are 4 standard double or twin rooms and 2 suites. All rooms include air conditioning, heating, and televisions. Each room has a bathroom with shower, hand soap, bath soap, shampoo, body lotion, and a hair dryer. The Suite Amir has authentic tiles and a bathtub. The Suite Ouarda has a shower and fireplace. Both suites are on the first floor with sitting areas.

Three chefs prepare traditional Moroccan dishes onsite using fresh ingredients from the local market. Dinner is served in the candle-lit courtyard. The property provides a welcome with mint tea, mineral water, and Moroccan pastries. Meals are based on fresh, organic products bought daily.

Guests can relax on the terrace in sun beds or in the covered living area. The riad organizes excursions including trips to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Ouzoud waterfalls, and Essaouira. You can see Barbary apes, take boat trips, and visit Berber villages. Airport transfers and desert excursions from one to three nights are available at an additional cost.

Riad Shaden is in Bab Aylen, east of the medina. It is 1 km from Maison de la Photographie and Dar Bellarj, 1.5 km from Musee de Marrakech and Palacio da Bahia, and 2.5 km from Jardin Majorelle. The riad is in a traditional quarter, away from downtown chaos.

The staff, including Said or Mohamed, assist with shopping at the local market. High-touch surfaces like door handles and light switches are cleaned regularly throughout the day. The central courtyard has fruit trees, a fountain, and sitting areas. The property offers a quiet environment with bird sounds and water streams.