Riad Antara
Quietly contemporary boutique riad — zellige and Moroccan textiles meet art and modern restraint. No fussy excess. Think Parisian minimalism filtered through Moroccan craft. Two patios, bougainvillea rooftop, and a genuine sense of calm the moment the carved door shuts behind you.
Book a room with a balcony facing the fountain for the best views
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide selection and Tablet Hotels member. One of only seven suites, owners-on-site experience, genuinely personal hospitality that guests consistently describe as its defining feature. Rated 9.8 on Booking.com and 9.9 on iCastelli.
A former Saadian residence, rebuilt from the foundations up and opened in late 2017, Riad Antara sits behind an ornately carved wooden door a short walk from the Bahia Palace. Just seven suites, owned and run by Parisians Anne and Laurent — guests arrive to find their shoe size asked and babouche slippers waiting by the door. The solar-heated pool has counter-current technology so it's small but actually swimmable, and 11 solar panels plus walls up to a meter thick keep the place genuinely eco-efficient and cool year-round.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Suite Abla
Ground-floor suite with a living room area, fireplace, and doors that open directly to the garden and fountain patio. Queen-size bed, full bath tub plus rain shower, twin sinks, separate toilet. One of two fireplace suites — ideal in winter. Priced from €330/night.
Queen · 32 sqm
Suite Antara
The flagship — largest suite in the riad at 42 sq m. Comfortably sleeps three with a built-in fireplace, king-size bed (twin option), full rain shower and bathtub, twin sinks, underfloor heating. Extra bed available.
King (twins on request) · 42 sqm
Suite Beni Abs
The pool-watcher's choice: an indoor terrace looks directly down onto the swimming pool and courtyard patio. Tasteful suite with pops of colour, king-size bed (twin option), rain shower, underfloor heating. Extra bed available.
King (twins on request) · 34 sqm
Suite Chaddad
Royal reds dominate and there's ample floor space, with a garden view over the patio. King-size bed (convertible to twins), rain shower, full bath tub, twin sinks, underfloor heating. An extra bed can be added.
King (twins on request) · 36 sqm
Suite Malik
Calming neutral tones throughout, with a built-in fireplace in the living area. Queen-size bed, full bathtub, twin sinks, underfloor heating. No rain shower — bathtub only. A good winter pick.
Queen · 31 sqm
Suite Zebiba
The most intimate of the seven, dressed in rich red and purple hues with two spacious closets. A queen-size bed, rain shower, twin sinks, and underfloor-heated bathroom. No bathtub in this one.
Queen · 29 sqm
Suite Zoheir
Spacious suite in neutrals and shades of green, overlooking the rose-petal fountain. Queen-size bed, separate shower and full bathtub, twin sinks, underfloor heating. Extra bed can be added.
Queen · 36 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Laurent actively arranges custom day trips — Sahara desert excursions, Atlas Mountains drives, Ouzoud Waterfalls, camel rides, and hot-air balloon flights over the Moroccan landscape with operators like Ciel d'Afrique and Dunes & Desert.
Can be arranged through the riad on request — Moroccan cooking experiences.
Traditional two-person hammam with steam, plus a treatment room for massages and body treatments. Solar-powered. Available to in-house guests.
The riad sits within easy walking distance of Bahia Palace (6 min), El Badi Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), and Jemaa el-Fnaa (15 min). Laurent personally briefs guests on routes and will sketch a customised map.
The bougainvillea-draped rooftop terrace swaps out the medina noise for birdsong and open sky. A pastel-pink rooftop at sunset turns the surrounding terracotta rooftops a rich red. Popular for morning breakfast, afternoon lounging, and pre-dinner drinks.
Small but smart: counter-current swimming technology makes the pool genuinely swimmable despite its compact size. Palm trees and pouffes surround it, with a floor-to-ceiling mirror angled to reflect the riad rather than the swimmers.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Generous breakfast served on the rooftop from 8–11am: Moroccan brioche, French pancakes, fresh fruit, homemade orange blossom yogurt. Dairy- and gluten-free options available.
Available on request for an additional fee. Children 6 and older welcome.
Rooms stocked with products from Nectarome, a Moroccan organic cosmetics brand.
Bougainvillea-covered rooftop — breakfast spot, afternoon retreat, and sunset viewing point. Overlooks the terracotta rooftops of the Medina.
The riad has two interior patios — one with a pool, one with a garden and rose-petal fountain.
Compact courtyard pool with counter-current swimming technology. Solar-heated. Available year-round.
Laurent personally recommends restaurants, arranges day trips, and briefs guests on navigating the Medina.
Powers the pool heating, hammam, floor heating, and daily hot water. LED lighting throughout. Walls 50cm–1m thick provide natural thermal and sound insulation.
Available 24 hours, €20 per vehicle one-way to/from Marrakech-Menara Airport (6–7km). Must be pre-arranged.
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