History:

The word medina in Arabic madina, means old city in contrast to the modern city of European type.
In Morocco, Riads are traditional houses in the medina. Etymologically, a riad means “garden” in Arabic. When one walks the streets of the medina in Morocco, one can not doubt that behind the massive walls of the modest dingy doorways, hiding these lavish homes.
Upon entering, you will be greeted by an elbow-shaped space. This corridor is expected to leave nothing glimpse of the splendor of the mansion: the riads are traditionally constructed to be completely closed to the outside and this, to preserve the privacy of women who live there.
Real riads are arranged around a patio generally planted trees (mostly orange). The patio, with its vegetation and its fountain is the center of the house, place of living to which all parts are oriented. On roofs, terraces. Formerly reserved for various household chores, they are now mostly all furnished and offer the pleasure of discovering the Medina from a new angle!
Over the years, the Medinas were completely abandoned by their inhabitants for the benefit of new neighborhoods considered more modern and more practical. These stunning homes have thus found abandoned .. Only in the 1990s that the riads have a new interest: many of them have been converted into holiday homes, guest houses or restaurants. Palace in guesthouses, the charm of riads conquered Moroccans and foreigners who work every day to save this precious heritage. The Riads of Morocco are still borrowing ambience of yesteryear; Their mystery continues to fascinate many visitors who come to stay.