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The New Extension To Riad 72, Marrakech

I wanted to write about the new addition to Riad 72 after my visit in September last year but I was sworn to secrecy as it was still a work in progress.  The new section, an ancient Riad adjacent to the existing Riad is now open for business so I can share my photos with you.

The owner, Giovanna Cinel, the architects and interior designers, Project Ch(ouf) have created a sleek modern look using traditional Moroccan crafts: zellij tiles, turned wood and tadelakt in a contemporary colour palette.

 

The Tiles

The Riad courtyard features traditional Zellij tiles in a striking pattern of dark cherry,rich plum, pale pink, beige and  cream.  The tiles were individually handcrafted and it took over a month to lay the floor.  Sunlight reflecting on the surface of the tiles creates the illusion of rippling water and when you look down on the courtyard from the floor above it looks as if vines are trailing toward the central fountain.

 

 

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Pale Tadlakt Walls, Carved latticework balconies and horseshoe arches

Look up to the first floor and you can see the creamy white tadelakt walls, the horse shoe shaped arches and the handcrafted wooden latticework balconies in a contrasting taupe.  The window frames and traditional wooden Moroccan doors are also in taupe contrasting beautifully with the walls and the zellij tiles.

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A mix of old and new

Plush velvet sofas, brass tables and geometric wallpaper work well with vintage flea market finds and create an elegant space.    The designers have cleverly brought the colours of the Medina into the Riad using a rich palette of reds and pinks.

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You can read my earlier post on Riad 72 here.

Click here to book a stay at this wonderful Riad.

Read my Marrakech highlights here.

 

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