Riad Dar Saeed

16th-century riad of six king suites with private hammam in Mouassine, Marrakech

Riad Dar Saeed is a sixteenth-century residence of six king suites hidden on a quiet derb in Mouassine — the Medina's most coveted quarter, home to its finest galleries, fondouks and concept stores. Hand-picked by The Marrakech Curator, the riad has been restored as a palace of tranquillity: hand-carved cedar ceilings, tadelakt walls and antique Berber textiles arranged around an inner courtyard where orange trees shade a marble fountain. A rooftop terrace with views towards the Atlas crowns the house.

At a glance

• Capacity: up to 12 guests in 6 en-suite king suites
• Suites: Onyx, Berber Terrace, Emerald, Indigo, Sienna and Ivory — each individually designed
• Wellness: private hammam with traditional rituals — argan oil, black soap and botanicals
• Dining: in-house chef and rooftop dining with Atlas Mountain views
• Architecture: 16th-century riad, hand-carved cedar and tadelakt throughout
• Location: Derb El Hemmam, Mouassine, Medina of Marrakech

The setting

Mouassine is the connoisseur's corner of the Medina: minutes from the souks, the Mouassine fountain, Le Jardin Secret and the city's best concept stores, yet wrapped in residential calm. Behind the riad's studded door, the courtyard unfolds in black-and-white zellige around its fountain, with salons opening on every side and the light shifting through orange trees from morning to candlelit evening. Upstairs, the rooftop terrace serves breakfast and dinner with the Koutoubia and the Atlas on the horizon.

Interiors and accommodation

Each of the six suites is an individual composition with a king bed dressed in hand-finished Egyptian cotton. The Onyx Suite rises under five-metre carved ceilings with a black-marble rainfall shower; the Berber Terrace Suite pairs a handmade Berber ceiling and fireplace with its own private terrace; the Emerald Suite features a jade-green marble bath and a balcony over the pool; the Indigo Suite adds a private balcony, Carrara marble shower and wood-burning fireplace; the Sienna Suite centres on a four-poster king bed and dome fireplace; and the Ivory Suite, the most spacious, completes the house with its own sitting room and ivory marble bath.

Dining and wellness

The riad's chef prepares Moroccan cuisine from seasonal market ingredients — breakfast of fresh bread, mint tea and seasonal fruit, and dinners served on the rooftop or beside the courtyard fountain. The private hammam offers traditional rituals with black soap, argan oil and botanicals, followed by massages and treatments in the riad's own spa.

Location and nearby

• Mouassine fountain and Le Jardin Secret (2–5 min walk)
• The souks and Medersa Ben Youssef (5–10 min walk)
• Jemaa el-Fna square (10 min walk)
• Dar El Bacha — Musée des Confluences (5 min walk)
• Marrakech Menara Airport (20 min drive)

Included with your stay

• Daily housekeeping
• Daily breakfast — fresh bread, mint tea and seasonal fruit
• House team and on-site management
• 24/7 concierge support from The Marrakech Curator
• High-speed Wi-Fi throughout

Available on request

• Private chef dinners on the rooftop or by the fountain
• Hammam rituals, massages and spa treatments
• Private guided tours of the Medina and day trips (Atlas, Agafay, Essaouira)
• Airport transfers and private driver
• Event setup for intimate celebrations

Contact The Marrakech Curator for availability, rates and a tailored proposal for your stay at Riad Dar Saeed.