Riad Lalla Hiba

( 4 stars , Marrakech , Morocco )

Located in the beautiful Medina of Marrakesh, the Riad Lalla Hiba is a quiet oasis amidst the colour, vibrancy and rush of this magnificent city. The architecture is typical riad style: a collocation of rooms and balconies facing inward on to a central courtyard. The courtyard itself is beautifully inlaid with mosaic tiles and orange trees growing as high as the second floor, with the pool in the centre. In the courtyard you will also find couches and daybeds, places to relax on and take a Moroccan style mint tea in the evening. Lattice windows protect the rooms privacy and lanterns light the cosy nooks and stairs of the building at night. The floor is cushioned with patterned carpets and a warm palate of gold, orange and yellow has been used to invoke a warm and mysterious ambiance.