Morocco Riad 101: Good-to-know facts

Moroccan Riad 101

Good-to-Know Facts 

        

1. If you are with little kids ( babies and toddlers) rather stick with a hotel

I know that this seems to be a bit odd, but this is a fact especially when it comes to the much smaller Dars: Riads are small and as I mentioned previously several times, due to their architectural features, their acoustics are awesome. You cannot really separate yourself from other guests all that much. Which means if you are with little kids, a baby or a toddler stick with a hotel It will be much more convenient for you and so will it be for all all the other guests. In case you still want to stay in a Riad, please get in touch with them and ask them if they have rooms which are more separate than the others. And don’t get me wrong, Arabs love children and no way a baby or a toddler would disturb them, however let’s be honest, they can give the other guests a rather hard time and all in all, an unpleasant holiday memory.

2. Cash talks

It’s important to note that most mid to even high category Riads likely won’t have ATM and won’t accept credit card payments. This is something you need to clarify no matter how you make your booking. Riads generally also accept USD and EUR, so you save yourself from losing money on exchanging it or always double check on this directly with the Riad if possible before you start your trip.

3. The “ 10 minute walk” standard

After browsing through Marrakech Riads you will see the “10 minute walk” from Jamaa El F’na appear in pretty much all the descriptions. This is a standard that may not be true at all. Always read plenty of previews to get an actual clue (or check the Riad on the map) to see how much those 10 minutes really take to walk.

4. There is a huge difference between Riads and Riads

There are a whole lot of different Riads out there nowadays starting from the cultural differences to the quality differences. I will elaborate more on this when I will introduce you to some of the Riads per traveler type, including my own favorite ones.  The Riads of Fés are entirely different from the ones in Marrakech for instance, because they represent a way different, more traditional style (they are way higher and there are on balconies or alleyways on the outside, only windows open to the courtyard) Nowadays we get to see lots of trendy Riads, there are fashionable Riads and there are a whole lot of different modern or old style ones all across Morocco.  You need to do your own research as well for sure, so that the Riad is closer to what you expect it to be, not to mention the budget factor. One thing for sure, surprisingly even the trendy Riads are much cheaper than any high class hotel in or outside of Europe and this is a big deal.

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Today we are so lucky, because thanks to the global network of internet we can get to look at places, accommodations, attractions without actually being there. There are several booking sites which offer hundreds of Riads in Morocco. So, use this to your advantage and read lots of reviews on places before choosing the Riad best fit for you. In my upcoming articles, as said above, I will also give you help on my part.

Thank you for reading me, if you have any questions, comments, suggestions please don’t hesitate to contact me. I welcome everyone’s opinion!

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