Riad Hikaya
"Your time at the riad will leave you with a ' hikaya ' ( story ) to tell"
Stay at Riad Hikaya
Seven En-suite Guest Rooms
Riad Hikaya -‘hikaya’ meaning ‘story’ in Arabic – is a luxury boutique hotel located in the royal Kasbah district of the medina, only a short walk from the main square, Jemaa al Fnaa, and the city’s other famous landmarks.
This brilliant riad is the product of three years of meticulous restoration by local craftsmen and artisans, who employed both traditional techniques and materials in order to transform the riad into an authentic, yet high-class structure. The harmonious blend of ancient tradition and contemporary comforts, coupled with our emphasis on quality and personal service, will create for guests an unforgettable and unique experience for all guests.
Hikaya’s seven double bedrooms all feature an en-suite bathroom and are all decorated and designed to the highest possible standards of comfort and elegance in handcrafted, artisanal decor.
The Riad’s pool is heated all year round and the roof top jacuzzi, cloaked in a bedouin tent for added intimacy, soothes aching limbs after a day discovering the wonders of Marrakech. Alternatively, guests can pamper themselves in our traditional hammam – a popular Moroccan steam bath – and let Laila, our in-house masseuse, give them a traditional Moroccan massage using natural products.
The two roof terraces, planted with orange, lemon, grapefruit and pomegranate trees, offer superb, open views onto the snow-capped Atlas mountains. Guests can enjoy a leisurely, sun lit breakfast; sunbathe under a clear blue African sky; or relax in the cool shade of the caidale pergolas. As evening falls, prepare to dine as the sun sets to the accompaniment of the evening call for prayer. The choice is all yours.
Our friendly staff – Maryame, Lubna, Fatima, Laila and Lahsen – will do all they can to ensure that any stay with us is unforgettable. We hope that your time at the Riad will leave you with a ‘hikaya’ (story) to tell and memories to share for a lifetime.
Base prices are in €Euro.: Sterling, USD and Moroccan dirham rates will vary by exchange rate.
Rooms at Riad Hikaya
Rahma Room
Double room.
Rahma, the Arabic word for compassion, is situated on the first floor of the riad overlooking the smaller, mirrored courtyard. The traditional bed, fashioned from tadelakt and zelij, is framed by a hand carved 'muqarbas', or headboard, with an ornate zowwaq finish. Cactus silk curtains line the tadelakt walls and frame the artisanal, wooden shutters. Hand painted plaster motifs, soft kelim armchairs and vintage berber carpets complete the luxurious feel.
The bathroom offers for your relaxation a sunken, hand painted tadelakt bath and a monsoon shower crafted from zelij and maillechort, a metal favoured by Marrakshi artisans which in English is known as nickel silver.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi.
Karama Room
Double room.
Karama, meaning dignity in Arabic, is one of our smaller double room. Yet thisbeautifully proportioned room nevertheless offers a spacious, handcrafted and highly decorative bathroom. A zowwaq painted and hand sculpted 'muqarbas' - a traditional, geometric patterned headboard - along with a canopy fashioned from desert silk, muslin and 'shwisiyyaat' - hanging tassels - brings a touch of romance and theatre to this charming room. Antique carpets and velvet chairs complete the luxurious feel.
With hand-painted details, a mirrored feature wall and the zelij, domed shower, the Karama room creates the perfect environment in which to cleanse and revitalise.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi.
Amal Room
Double room.
Amal, the Arabic word meaning hope, is situated on the first floor of the riad overlooking the smaller, mirror lined courtyard. A traditional canopy made from cactus silk and muslin along with 'shwissiyaat' - hanging tassels - adorns the king size bed. Soft, kelim armchairs, vintage carpets and an antique silver writing desk creates a comfortable ambience. This feeling is enhanced by the large teardrop shaped, tadelakt fireplace. Let our staff, during the cooler months, light you a log fire to add an extra touch of warmth and romance.
The spacious bathroom is finished in tadelakt and zelij tiles. Take a soak in the wonderfully deep copper bath or have a luxurious, monsoon shower.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Sharaf Room
Double room.
Sharaf, the Arabic word for honour, is situated on the ground floor of the riad opening on to the smaller, mirror lined courtyard. This room, the largest of all in the riad, features an antique berber door that complements the handcrafted, wooden bed styled in the berber tradition. Hand painted plaster motifs decorate the walls. Cactus silk curtains adorn the tadelakt walls and traditional shutters. Zowaqq hand decoration features on the carved ceiling. An oversized, kelim armchair and sofa complete the opulent feel.
The hand-painted and zelij tiled bathroom includes a silver, monsoon shower and a sunken tadelakt bath for the most luxuriant of bathing experiences.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi.
Ikhlas Room
Double room.
Ikhlas, the Arabic word for sincerity, is located on the first floor of the riad overlooking one of the central courtyards and pool. An elegant, textured canopy of handmade fabric, muslin and traditional 'shwissiyaat' - tassels - frames the bed bringing warmth and romance to this wonderfully light and spacious room.
The room, with tadelakt walls throughout, is furnished with antique berber carpets, copper mirrors, zelij tables and a copper sofa upholstered in a fabric derived from the cactus plant known locally in Marrakech as 'desert silk'. The stylish bathroom, with its hand painted zowwaq walls, red zelij floor and beautifully sculpted tadelakt and zelij shower, offers a relaxing space to soothe body and mind after a busy day in the souks.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi.
Hanan Room
Double room.
Hanan, the Arabic word for sympathy, is located on the first floor of the Riad offering a view over the courtyard and pool. It features a hand sculpted wooden bed in the berber tradition which is framed by a sumptuously upholstered canopy with hanging 'shwissiyaat ', or tassels.
Hand painted ceilings and mood lighting add to the romantic feel. the room is tastefully furnished with soft kelim armchairs, handmade silver mirrors and antique carpets. The spacious bathroom, finished in tadelakt and zelij with zowaqq motifs adorning the walls, is the perfect place to soothe mind and body after a busy day in the souks.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi.
Hubb Room
Double room.
Hubb, the Arabic word for love, is located on the ground floor and opens onto the pool. The beautifully upholstered canopy with traditional hanging 'shwissiyaat' - tassels - that adorn the bed enhances the romantic feel of the room.
Vintage berber carpets and Moroccan wedding tent fabric that hangs on the walls
complete the rich feel. The spacious bathroom includes a large monsoon shower and a hand crafted copper bath for the most luxurious of bathing experiences.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi.
