The 6 most beautiful riads in Casablanca

This establishment, which is the second of its kind in Morocco after Marrakech, is a charming ten-storey hotel located in the city centre and built in the form of a riad. It has 55 rooms of various categories, including 5 suites.

Located in the centre of Casablanca, this establishment was built in a luxurious style that will instantly take you on a journey. The four-poster bed gives you the impression of living like a prince and princess from the Thousand and One Nights.

Every morning, you can enjoy a buffet breakfast with typical Moroccan dishes accompanied, of course, by mint tea. The hotel also offers cookery classes if you want to perfect your skills!

Finally, a sauna and a traditional hammam are available to travellers.

Just 5 minutes from Mohammed V international airport, Riad Hamdani is the ideal place to enjoy a peaceful stay. You'll be surrounded by greenery, with the city just around the corner. What's more, you'll have the chance to take advantage of a beautiful swimming pool, open all year round, to cool off (a great advantage on hot days!). The rooms are large and comfortable, and some even offer a view of the garden. The establishment also offers a full service with a restaurant, bar, table tennis, free shuttle service and bike hire.

Located in Gauthier, in the centre of Casablanca, the Art Palace Suites & Spa offers themed suites. The architecture of the establishment does not fully respect the traditional riad codes, but that certainly won't stop you travelling through the décor. In fact, this establishment pays homage to Moroccan art, with huge hand-woven carpets, as well as beautiful marble and zellige.

All the suites feature high-quality fabrics, a separate seating area and a marble bathroom. Some even have a private terrace or balcony. In addition to the design, you will also appreciate the splendid spa area with a hammam, sauna and heated swimming pool.

HOSTEL Casablanca is housed in a sumptuous 4-storey Moroccan villa. On each level, the rooms have a balcony, terrace or direct access to the garden. The highlight of this riad is its garden, which is very well looked after by the owners. You'll be immersed in a superb oasis throughout your stay. The overall setting is pleasant, with a few touches of Moroccan craftsmanship to take you on a journey day and night.

The place is renowned for its cleanliness and the warm welcome from the owners, as well as its greenery and calm, just a stone's throw from the city. A Moroccan-style lounge with its typical architecture is the perfect place to relax in the fresh air and sip a mint tea on a hot day.

In the Medina district of El Jadida, you'll find a place out of the ordinary: the Riad "Dar El Malika", literally "home of the angels". You'll be impressed by its water garden and lush vegetation, with avenues lined with bougainvillea, jasmine and blue lotus.

The riad is made up of 5 sumptuous ground-floor suites located on the first floor of the riad or on the garden level. Each suite has a unique design, with typically Moroccan decorative objects.

All Dar El Malaika suites have marble floors, spacious bathrooms (shower and bath) in pink and beige marble, Carrara marble fireplaces in the living rooms and impressive 5-metre high ceilings.

If you're looking for an idyllic riad not far from Casablanca, the "Oriental Sun" riad in El Jadida is ideal. The riad is turned inwards, allowing guests privacy, and you'll enjoy a delicate blend of sober contemporary decor and a subtle Oriental touch. The riad has seven themed rooms arranged around a central courtyard shaded by fruit trees. If you wish, you can ask for a table to be set in the patio, dining room or roof terrace.

The Soleil d'Orient riad is an inviting place to relax: unwind in the shaded area under the fig and orange trees, or in the cosy atmosphere of the Berber lounge with its fireplace. The roof terrace has a solarium.