THE RIAD
Dar Karilaan is an ancient historical residence, totally renovated with passion for Moroccan architecture and its materials.
The riad is located in the central district of Douar Graoua, a few steps from the famous Jeema El Fnaa square, the Bahia Palace, the Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum, two minutes walking from the souk.
The total area of approximately 250m2 offers a patio with a 3m x 2m plunge and refreshing pool, living room, kitchen, relaxing balcony with sofà on the 1st floor overlooking the patio, 1 suite room, 2 double bedrooms, and 1 comfortable single room.
The second floor offer a beautiful and large terrace with comfortable sofas where you can have breakfast in summer and enjoy an aperitif, sheltered by a wooden pergola, in a relaxing environment. On the terrace we have the laundry, a second terrace on a higher level with a comfortable dining table, where you can enjoy a beautiful view on the medina and finally a third level, a small solarium with two sun loungers.
From here you can clearly see Koutubia Mosque, the main religious building in the city of Marrakesh.
PATIO & POOL
The outdoor patio offers the opportunity to relax in different corners, equipped with sofa, table and relaxation corners. In the center, a swimming pool with an ancient mural decoration in Zellij, colored mosaics cut by end from local artisans. Ideal place to relax and refresh, read a book or drink a glass of wine.
LIVING ROOM
A cozy lounge, located on the ground floor, where we have kept handmade decorations and stuccos, preserving the charm of traditional local architecture. Here there is the dining area and a comfortable living room, heated during the winter season.
TERRACE
On the roof terrace, which is spread over several levels: a large area with sofas, shaded area covered by the pergola, a second level with a table made from an ancient Berber door, where you can dine on pleasant summer evenings.
A perfect corner to work on the PC, or read a good book.
In good weather breakfast and dinner will be served on the veranda.
SOLARIUM
The terrace, surrounded by green plants, at its highest point, offers a small solarium area with sun beds, where you can enjoy with privacy and from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Koutubia Mosque.
KITCHEN
The kitchen is located on the ground floor, fully equipped and available to our guests. It has a gas stove, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, electric juicer, fridge and itmes.
A rich typical Moroccan breakfast will be prepared and served every morning from Latifa and Manal.