Luxury Hotel · Morocco
Riad Capaldi Hotel
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At a glance
Riad Capaldi is a seven-room boutique riad in the heart of Marrakech’s medina, restored and run by the same team behind The Capaldi in the Atlas Mountains.
A heavy wooden door off a medina street opens into a courtyard with a plunge pool, shaded in summer by a large banana tree, with a library, salon and dining room leading off it, all with fireplaces.
The rooftop terrace looks out over the medina rooftops and is where breakfast is served each morning.
Jemaa el-Fna is a 10-minute walk away and Medersa Ben Youssef is five minutes on foot. It pairs naturally with The Capaldi for guests who want to combine city and countryside in one Morocco trip.
Highlights
- Seven individually designed rooms and suites in a restored medina riad
- 10 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna, run by the team behind The Capaldi
- Courtyard plunge pool, rooftop terrace with medina views, library, salon and dining room with fireplaces throughout
Accommodation
Cinnamon and Ivoire
Cinnamon and Ivoire share the original cedar ceiling and are both unusually wide for a riad, giving them more floor space than most rooms of this type in Marrakech.
Both can be configured as twins on request, making them a practical option for friends travelling together.
Jasmine
Jasmine has a fireplace, making it the warmest option in the riad during the cooler winter months.
Like all rooms, it has bejmat tiled floors, tadelakt bathrooms with traditional copper fittings and shuttered windows opening onto the arched courtyard walkway.
Cuivre, Rose and Olivier
The remaining three rooms follow the same character as the rest of the riad, each individually styled with herringbone bejmat floors, Berber rugs, hand-carved furniture and velvet curtains.
All have en-suite shower bathrooms and air conditioning throughout.
Oulidia
The Oulidia Room is tucked around the corner from the main courtyard and has its own private section of the roof terrace, reached by a staircase from the bedroom.
It gives more outdoor privacy than any other room in the riad.
Dome Suite
The Dome Suite is a two-storey space with a separate lounge on the lower level, delicate white fretwork, cut-metal lamps and an intricately painted domed ceiling above.
It is the largest and most private option in the riad, and the right choice for guests who want something beyond a standard room.
Further information
Food & Drink
Breakfast is included in the rate and served each morning in the dining room, on the courtyard patio or on the rooftop terrace.
The kitchen can prepare Moroccan dishes for dinner on request, with tagines and other traditional specialties available to guests who prefer to eat in rather than head out into the medina.
Wellness
The courtyard plunge pool is the main option for unwinding between days out in the medina, and the library and salon with their fireplaces.
Guests who want spa treatments during their stay can reach La Mamounia, which has a 2,500 square metre spa, in around 10 minutes on foot. The team at the riad can arrange bookings on request.
Morocco
Awaken your senses and step into a world of colour, spice and culture. Morocco offers a truly unique experience and its wide diversity is why people love it. From the vast deserts, to the High Atlas mountains, to the buzzing atmosphere in Marrakech, there is so much to do and see. Head to Casablanca and get a feel for the more modern Morocco.
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