Riad ZamZam

Pool at night

Riad ZamZam hosts 7 bedrooms and suites over the ground and first floor, all decorated to create individual experiences. A number of stylish French and Moroccan antiques furnish the bedrooms together with hand woven Berber Carpets and artefacts sourced locally.

Riad ZamZam’s salon with its magnificent fireplace is ideal for sipping a cocktail before leaving for dinner, or dining inside in the cooler months with the roaring fire. There are a number of common areas, including the courtyard shaded by the palm, which are wonderful for breakfast, writing, reading or playing games.

The terrace with views of the snow capped Atlas Mountains, provides a tented area with Moroccan sofas and cushions; to have breakfast or unwind with a drink. Also on the terrace is a solarium with sun beds and intimate dining tables for a lazy lunch or dinner under the stars.

Other facilities at Riad ZamZam includes a pool (heated in the winter), Spa with Hammam, Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and concierge service

At Zamzam Riad our approach to food is very serious—organic, local, simple ingredients are used to create the best food. Outside Marrakech we have a vegetable garden and citrus and olive groves. Seasonal produce is sourced daily from our organic garden or local markets which are full of fresh produce.

Organic marmalades and jams are made by Emma when fruits come into season. The olives from our grove are pressed and provide the riad with first-pressed organic olive oil. Her local suppliers also include a bee keeper who produces raw organic honey, a local butcher who provides fresh meat and a fishmonger who provides fantastic fish from the Atlantic coast.

We believe at Zamzam that there should be something for everyone. Our breakfasts include fresh fruit, leben yoghurt, fresh pastries, a selection of fruit and organic eggs.

Enjoy the excellent Zamzam dining experience by candle light on the terrace, in the salon or Berber tent.
Why not learn how to cook a classic couscous or a tasty tagine? Our traditional Moroccan cooking classes will allow you to create wonderful Moroccan dishes full of aroma and flavor.

Our cooking classes at Zamzam are done using the traditional Moroccan method of cooking over hot coals with a Mukla. The class begins with suggestions and a discussion on what you would like to cook before heading off to the local market to buy our produce. Once back at the riad there is a short break while everything is washed and then the work begins. Our Moroccan chef directs you while you prepare your dishes and take notes on the recipes. The finale is a delicious meal of your prepared dishes.

Our cookery classes are suitable for all ages. We can cater for anywhere between 1 and 14 people at a time. For larger groups the class is done with 2 people per station.

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Contacts of Riad Zamzam

Address

107 Rue Kaa El Machraa
Zaouia El Abbassia
40000 Marrakech Medina

Phone

+44 (0) 20 7570 0336

Email 

contact@hipmarrakech.com

Question about this riad?

What is a Riad

Riads are traditional Moroccan houses located inside old city districts. After being abandoned by rich families a couple of centuries ago while moving to other major Moroccan cities such as Casablanca or Rabat, Riads gained life again when bought by rich Moroccan families or European travelers and investors, and being restored and used as private houses in the late 1970′s.

Riads are not located in the new part of the cities. The old parts of the cities in Morocco are called Medina’s and the newer districts are called “Ville Nouvelle” which were mainly built during the French Rule. The Treaty of Fez signed on 1912 made Morocco a protectorate of France until 1956.

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What is a Riad?

The subject “What is a Riad” comes to many people’s mind and in fact, many people wonder its origin. The word Riad comes from the Arabian term for garden, “ryad”.

Throughout history Moroccan architecture suffered several external influences, and the architectural concept of Riads seem to come all the way from ancient Roman times and end up being an adaption and modification of the Roman villa. A villa was originally a Roman main residence of many wealthy citizens.

Riads are usually a few stories high, having the main ground floor with a patio and a fountain.

The middle level hold the suites having window view to the lower patio “cloister type” and the upper level holds a terrace usually overseeing the city skyline.

Today, most Riads are used as private guest houses offering exceptional service in truly amazing buildings re-decorated and re-built in a traditional way.

Riads are the perfect escape to bigger hotels and suitable for people that search authenticity and privacy as most Riads offer a very limited number of rooms. Finding a House in Morocco or a Riad in Marrakech can be a big adventure as you have a extensive list of superb offers for Accommodation in Marrakech.

This website gives you an easy insight and selection of the best Riads in Morocco.

Visit a Riad, Virtual Tour of Riads in Marrakech

Riads follow a specific architecture and house structure: Entrance halls, Patios, Corridors, dining areas, rooms, relaxing areas, terrace. We present you many photos of many parts of riads in Marrakech. We hope you enjoy.

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Corridors of Riads in Marrakech

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Living Rooms of Riads in Marrakech

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Terraces of Riads in Marrakech

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