By Mandy Sinclair
Located just a short walk from Riad 72, Rue Yves Saint Laurent has become one of the leading shopping streets in Marrakech. And it only seems fitting given that this is where Yves...
After 14 years operating as a four-bedroom guest house, Riad 72 is expanding. In just a few short months we’ll have an additional two bedrooms and one suite bringing the total rooms to seven.
Since purchasing...
Within the warm red sandstone walls of Marrakech lies a rich cultural legacy, one that has made the city home to one of Africa's leading artistic scenes. But what exactly is Marrakech culture? Which of...
There are many wonderful times to visit Marrakech; in the spring - when the sun shines all day, every day - or in the middle of summer when late night alfresco dining is magical under...
In the mid 1950s, Alfred Hitchcock was on the cusp of reaching the pinnacle of his career as he worked on the script for The Birds. As he worked he was surrounded by very different...
By Mandy Sinclair
With construction behind schedule and several of the finest maalems creating a space filled with traditional Moroccan crafts, including carved stucco and tadelakt finishing, and even our team members working to ensure the...
With a new riad planned to open on 8th August 2014, when we’re not overseeing the building site, we’re out sourcing the furniture. While some of the designs are purchased from Italy, most of our...