{"id":8201,"date":"2022-04-14T13:03:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T17:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=8201"},"modified":"2024-08-16T05:49:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T09:49:25","slug":"best-places-to-stay-in-morocco-10-wonderful-riads-youll-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/destinations\/best-places-to-stay-in-morocco-10-wonderful-riads-youll-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 best riads in Morocco for an unforgettable stay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maybe you\u2019ve already decided on your Moroccan travel route. A tour through the mighty Atlas Mountains perhaps? A camel ride through the Sahara, the world\u2019s largest desert? Whatever your plans, don\u2019t forget to pay some attention to where you lay your head! Our list of the best places to stay in Morocco focuses on its unique accommodation \u2014 riads. Choosing a night or two in one of our top ten riads in Morocco is sure to make your vacation an unforgettable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why travel to Morocco?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are plenty of reasons to travel to beautiful Morocco. First of all, the food here is incredible. There are many similarities between Moroccan cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine. You’ll find the likes of olives, couscous, pickles, bread, meat and seafood everywhere you go, with spice mixes used that are reminiscent of mixes found in Spain, Greece and even France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inland, you\u2019ll discover two of the great mountain ranges \u2014 the Rif and Atlas Mountains \u2014 alongside some beautiful traditional architecture with ceramics featured everywhere. Morocco\u2019s markets (or \u2018souks\u2019) are some of the most exciting for travelers, with unique handicrafts and handwoven items displayed in abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to the coast and you\u2019ve got the gorgeous beaches of Essaouira and Agadir to discover, amongst many others. Last but not least, Morocco<\/a> has various desert regions to explore, including the Sahara Desert! Need we say more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a riad in Morocco?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A riad is a traditional Moroccan home centered around an open courtyard. They were once the preserve of Morocco\u2019s richest people, and offer an insight into the country\u2019s history. Many riads have been converted into accommodation, so modern travelers can experience how the \u2018other half\u2019 once lived!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riads in Fez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n