Traditional Moroccan house with a central courtyard. Now mostly converted to boutique guesthouses.
Definition: Traditional Moroccan house with a central courtyard. Now mostly converted to boutique guesthouses.
Riads are old Moroccan family homes built around a central open-air courtyard (often with a fountain or pool). Inward-facing windows for privacy. Most riads in Marrakech and Fes are now boutique guesthouses — $30-$200 per night. Atmosphere over comfort: tile floors, low beds, no elevators. The riad experience is part of visiting Morocco.