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Riad 72
Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco · Independent · Core Luxury
Pasha El Glaoui's 1920s palace in the medina became Riad 72 in 2001, when Milanese stylist Giovanna Cinel kept the carved cedar and stucco and laid Italian furniture over it. A courtyard fountain, a hammam, a rooftop toward the Atlas. One kilometre from Jemaa el-Fnaa, Lord of the Atlas house with a Milanese eye.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2001
- Neighborhood: Medina
- Rooms from 194 sq ft (18 m²)
About Riad 72
- 1920s palace for Pasha El Glaoui, the Lord of the Atlas, opened as a riad in 2001 by Milanese stylist Giovanna Cinel.
- Carved cedar and stucco kept; Italian furniture laid over the Moroccan fabric.
- Hammam, courtyard fountain, rooftop toward the Atlas; one kilometre from Jemaa el-Fnaa.
- Entry-level rooms start at 194 sq ft (18 m²).
History
The house was built in the 1920s as a palace for Pasha El Glaoui, the Lord of the Atlas. Italian owner and stylist Giovanna Cinel acquired it and opened Riad 72 in 2001, keeping carved cedar and stucco and adding a Milanese interior. A small medina riad: courtyard fountain, hammam, rooftop terrace toward the Atlas Mountains, one kilometre from Jemaa el-Fnaa.
The setting
1 km from Jemaa el-Fnaa public square. 2 km from Koutoubia Mosque.
Amenities
- Traditional Hammam and full-service spa
- Expansive rooftop terrace with Sky Lounge and Atlas Mountain views
- La Table du Riad restaurant serving Moroccan-Italian fusion
- Courtyard plunge pool and garden sanctuary
- Personalized concierge with custom maps and guest cell phones
- Authentic Moroccan design with modern Milanese accents
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
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