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By Anouk Zijlma, About.com

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Romantic Marrakech (Morocco)

Maison Mnabha, marrakech riad, Morocco

Maison Mnabha

© Maison Mnabha
Marrakech (Morocco) is exotic and fascinating; home to fire jugglers, snake charmers and carpet salesman. The medina (old town) is well-preserved behind ancient walls, filled with souqs (markets) and warren-like alley ways with a surprise around every corner. If all this hustle and bustle doesn't gel with your idea of romance, then you haven't heard about the Riads of Marrakech.

Riads are traditional Moroccan homes, some of which have been turned into the most exquisite, romantic, small hotels. The best Riads will offer breakfast in a tiled courtyard, a traditional hammam (sauna) and rooms decorated in traditional Moroccan style.

The Most Romantic Riads in Marrakech include:

  • Riad Kniza: Situated in the heart of Marrakech's Medina just a few minutes walk from the Djemma el Fna (the main square), this small, romantic, beautifully furnished traditional Riad has 7 rooms, two lounges, a courtyard and several patios.

  • La Maison Arabe: La Maison Arabe is a luxury Riad in the heart of the Marrakech Medina. Famous for its restaurant it also offers 17 rooms overlooking two courtyards and a beautiful hammam (traditional Moroccan sauna).

  • Maison Mnabha: Situated in the Kasbah area of old Marrakech, Maison Mnabha offers 4 bedrooms, some with a private roof terrace, overlooking the medina and the distant Atlas Mountains. The rooms are beautifully decorated in 17th century tile work. A private chef can offer you a candlelit dinner on the roof terrace.

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    Vacation like royalty and stay in a Moroccan Kasbah (fort); excellent choices include: Kasbah Itran in Ouarzate; Hotel Kasbah Xaluca Maadid in Erfoud; Kasbah du Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountains.

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