Riad Anyssates

The Riad Anyssates offers a contrast between the hustle and bustle going on in the medina and the serene atmosphere inside. While the streets of the medina are small and crowded, the Riad Anyssates has an incredible feeling of space, with patios, lounges and terraces all spread over different levels, and a pool right in the centre. As tempting as it is to jump straight into the refreshing water, you will also want to explore Marrakech. The famous Jemaa El-Fna Square is only a short walk. With the heavy aroma of spices, the clamouring of shopkeepers peddling everything from shoes to traditional earthenware tagines to cuts of meat, and the searing heat of the north African sun, it is an assault on the senses.

After a day of visits, it will feel a relief to return to the tranquillity of the Riad to spend the afternoon lounging in the sun and cooling off in the pool to rejuvenate. Indeed, you can spend your days exploring in the mornings – visiting cultural museums and galleries and lush gardens – and the afternoons relaxing back at the Riad Anyssates, taking full advantage of the peaceful outdoor spaces and the wonderful spa. The evenings can be spent discovering delicious Moroccan delicacies, sometimes in the hotel, others in Jemaa El-Fna, but mostly with a drink in the Riad’s chilled out piano bar. At the end of the day, you can retire to the terrace to enjoy a traditional Moroccan-style meal as the sun sets over the snow-capped Atlas Mountains in the distance.