Riad Enija

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Marrakech, Morocco

Live like a pasha in this ultra-stylish riad hidden amidst the souks of Marrakesh (12 rooms)

Reviewed by Michael Cullen

Riad Enija, Morocco, Overview

RIAD ENIJA - REVIEW

Imagine a young girl walking with a ginger cat and a large dog through an exotic leafy courtyard to see ‘Lion’, ‘Chameleon’ or ‘Prince’. It sounds like an extract from a Lewis Carroll book, but it's a real scene in Marrakech’s most fairy-tale hotel.

The girl is Enija, daughter of Swedish architect Bjorn Conerdings and Swiss designer Ursula Haldimann. The setting is a 200-year-old silk-traders’ palace (also named Enija), transformed by Bjorn and Ursula into an ultra-stylish maison d’hotes. Lion, Chameleon and Prince are 3 of the 12 spacious and meticulously decorated rooms and suites (fabrics and colours by Ursula, structure by Bjorn). The animals are the family pets. And the exotic courtyard? Well, you can see for yourself. And there's more - tropical gardens, burbling fountains - around every corner.

But the magic does not stop there. Step outside and you are in the heart of Marrakech’s humming souks, colourful alleys and bustling bazaars.

HIGHS

Exuberant, petal-perfect decor makes this perhaps the most stylish and exotic of the medina's many restored riads
Ursula’s friendly yet discreet and excellent service maintains the style
Two courtyards, tropical gardens and several terraces offer total tranquility after the buzzing souks
The medina's prime markets and shops are on your doorstep

LOWS

Come after a mountain trek and you might feel out of place (or fashion)
Don't expect 5* facilities - no bedroom phones, TV, radio, air-con or front desk (though staff are extremely obliging)
Although all rooms have private bathrooms, not all are ensuite
It’s not cheap
Early booking is essential

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Name	Riad Enija	Location	Marrakech Medina, Marrakech
Type	Riad guesthouse: 12 rooms	Country	Morocco
Price Guide	Dbl: Ł145-210, BB	Open	All year except 15 July - 31 Aug


DISTANCES	Airport: 5km	Nearest Shops: 0.3km	Nearest restaurant: 0.5km	Beach: 175km