A very important aspect of any trip is accommodation. And in lhe circuits Tenere Tours, will always be included. In this regard, a logical question that may arise is what is a
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in Morocco and what makes it different from a hotelBoth types can be part of the package to be contracted. In this post we tell you more about it so that you have it clear.
Riyadh: explanation of its meaning
The riad is one of the most characteristic types of accommodation in Morocco. In Arabic, riad means “Eden” or “garden”and that gives us clues to its main distinguishing feature: its exotic inner courtyard exotic interior courtyardwhere fountains, plants and flowers in pots or flowerbeds, etc., are arranged.
These buildings were, in the past, the place of residence of Moroccan residence of Moroccan families and the courtyard was the hub of the family’s social life. It is worth remembering that Moroccan society, like practically all Islamic peoples, takes great care of its intimacy, so that the exterior is sober and humble, but its interior is much richer in terms of decoration and with a pleasant and refreshing atmosphere, ideal for communal living.
Precisely for this reason, riads in Morocco tend to have few rooms, usually no more than 8. This gives it a intimate and familiar touch to the lodge, where guests socialize with each other in the courtyard. There are smaller versions than the riads and are called
give
.
Another characteristic of the riad is its central location central location, almost always in the medina. (historic districts of the country’s cities), which makes it easy to leave and return on foot during a day of sightseeing. In some cases, they are on small, narrow streets, but in other cases they are on main thoroughfares where there is a lot of bustle of people outside. However, a good night’s rest is guaranteed in all of them.
The decoration, of course, is one of the great attractions of riads in Morocco. The tiles are not usually missing, especially covering the lower part of the walls and columns, or even completely covering the water fountains. water fountains. The elements made in wood (columns, beams, entablatures, doors) give it a humble but at the same time elegant touch, since in many cases they have incisions of different designs and geometric figures for their finishing, such as stars of the most varied. textile elements both on the pavement and on the walls, which is a nod to the Berber population of nomadic tradition.
The hotel, the alternative
Not all accommodations in a Moroccan city are riads, far from it. There are also hotels with a more standardized service, the western way. Although the atmosphere is not as intimate as in the riads and their location is not always as central as they are, they have other advantages.
For example, they tend to be more spaciousThis favors the existence of certain services, such as fitness rooms or business centers. These accommodations tend to be more suitable for large groups, as they have a larger room capacity and are sometimes more accessible to motor vehicles, especially buses.
For decoration, there is no defined pattern. Those of more recent creation tend to be characterized by the minimalist style without disdaining the Islamic taste, as is logical. Others opt for a more variegated interior design, both for the common spaces and for the rooms.
In Tenere Tours we will choose the accommodation in each case valuing the best value for money, and also according to the characteristics of the group we are managing. But what you will have no doubt about is the quality of the service and the pleasant facilities that will make you feel at home.
