The riad journal.

What a riad is, how it differs from a hotel, and what to know before booking in the Marrakech medina.

The restaurants, hammams and evenings out we recommend to our guests, in the Marrakech medina and in Hivernage.

Ourika valley, Essaouira, Ouzoud falls, Aït Ben Haddou, Agafay desert: distances, driving times and best seasons from Marrakech.

Courtyard plunge pool or real swimming pool, heated or not, for swimming or just for show: the questions to ask before booking a riad with a pool in Marrakech.

A walk through the north of the Marrakech medina: the Sidi Bel Abbès quarter, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the museum and the entrance to the souks, ten minutes from the riad.

How to reach a riad in the medina from Marrakech-Menara airport: private transfer, taxi, the last few metres on foot and tips for a smooth arrival.

Hiring a riad privately in Marrakech: for how many guests, for which occasions, what is included and how to request a quote.

Three days in Marrakech without rushing: the north of the medina and the souks, the palaces and the Kasbah, then the gardens and an escape from the city.