El Cadi is a rambling maze of a residence in which getting lost is a joy. Its 12 (supremely comfortable) suites and bedrooms as well as the various salons, corridors and landings, also double as gallery spaces for an outstanding collection of art and artefacts Accomplished cooking and extensive roof terraces with tented lounging further add to the appeal of what, for the money, is some of the classiest accommodation in town. TIME OUT GUIDE Marrakech, 2007 dezent und geschmackvoll mit Kunst und Antiquitaten eingerichtet. Stern.de, lifestyle,Reise-EXTRA, Feb 2007 A few minutes' walk from the Medina's central square, Riyad El Cadi is made up of no less than eight interconnected houses and offers a total of 12 supremely comfortable suites and bedrooms plus various salons, corridors and landings that serve as gallery spaces for the fine collection of Islamic and ethnic art and artefacts. Despite the trappings of antiquity, the overall feel is uncluttered and contemporary. CONDE NAST TRAVELLER (UK), 2006 Riyad El Cadi e unoasi segreta di calma e silenzio, con una manciata di camere che si affacciano su patii fioriti ed ombreggiati. « LESPRESSO, 3 novembre 2005, p.235 Vivere a Marrakech nei migliori riad El Cadi TuttoTurismo, Novembre 2005 Wer Stille mag und den Duft von Orangenbaumen im Hof, wer es liebt, wenn durch schnorkelverzierte Eisengitter das Mondlicht auf die Bettdecke fallt, wird sich im Riad wohl fuhlen. DIE ZEIT, 13. Januar 2005 Riyad El Cadi on luksus loukan riad, jossa esineet ovat aitoa antikkia. Poydanjalkana toimiva korinttilaispylvaankappale on Bysantista la lampunjalkana on Ming-kauden vaasi. Omistaja on intohimoinen berberitekstilien keraillija, ja riadin yhteydessa toimii omanayttelytila. TRENDI Die funf schonsten RIADS in Marrakech - Riad El Cadi: Grandiose Residenz, deren Geschichte bis ins 14. Jahrhundert zuruck verfolgt werden kann. Whynot! Lifestyle im HANDELSBLATT, November 2004 Delightful medina house with orange trees in the courtyards and a tented roof terrace. THE SUNDAY TIMES, 20 hip cities insider guides to the worlds hot spots, October 10th, 2004 The Riyad El Cadi is an oasis of peace. Bartels remodelled the twelve suites and rooms with the motto less is more and achieved more than just a touch of class. RA.M Ryanair inflight magazine, 07/2004, p. 64 Riyad El Cadi is entered through a dusty wooden door so creaky and ancient that ones astonishment at what lies behind is even greater: Its the kind of moment that makes you entertain insane fantasies about abandoning your real life Colours, textures and shapes so cool and tasteful that you half expect to blunder on to a photo shoot for ElleDeco. FT MAGAZINE, February 14th, 2004 it remains the most civilized of riads. Made up of no less than eight interconnected houses it offers a total of 12 supremely comfortable suites and bedrooms plus various salons, corridors and landings that serve as gallery spaces for the fine collection of Islamic and ethnic art and artefacts gathered by Bartels. Despite the trappings of antiquity, the overall feel is uncluttered and contemporary. CONDE NAST TRAVELLER, City Guide N° 9, The best of Sydney, Marrakech, Turin, 2004 Home of the former German Ambassador to Morocco, it is chock-full of his personal collection of Moroccan and Islamic artefacts. Ceramics from rural Morocco decorate the bedrooms, Anatolian kilims hang from the walls and Ottoman embroidered rugs cover the stone floor. White washed walls encircle a courtyard filled with orange trees and, above the cool rooms, a tented roof terrace with long white sofas and low tables is the ideal place to chill out. More minimalist than Noga and Kaiss, el Cadi is a hyper-chic hangout with the atmosphere of a private home. No bar or room service, but unobtrusive staff will try to serve up just about anything you require. THE TIMES, September 21, 2002 Ein Hotel fur Sehnsuchtige. GEOSaison September 2002 Riyad El Cadi bietet nach aussen nur eine schlichte Fassade. Dahinter aber liegt ein Ensemble aus funf Hofhausern. Verwinkelte Gange mitmoderner Kunst an hellen Wanden fuhren zu einem zauberhaften Garten Fruhstuck wird auf der Dachterrasse serviert. Bei hausgemachten Konfituren, den Croissants und frisch gepressten Saften geniesst man einen Blick uber die Dacher der Altstadt. Auf Wunsch wird abends ein Diner serviert. Die Kochin bietet leichte Gericht Unschlagbar ist ihr Gratin au Chocolat zum Nachtisch. FEINSCHMECKER Mai 2002 The cognoscenti, meanwhile are now opting to stay at the newly renovated riads. These small city places are hidden away in the lanes and alleyways of the medina. Take the Riyad el Cadi for instance, owned by the former German ambassador and hot to his extraordinary collection... Jasper Conran loved it... IN STYLE April 2002 Riyad El Cadi einzigartiges Flair. IN STYLE Marz 2002 Moroccan palaces of peace are the perfect antidote of the noise, crowds and clamour the citys streets. Riad El Cadi, Museum piece: the riad has its own Museum of Berber textiles Bone up on your Islamic art and architecture if you're heading for Riad El Cadi, a complex maze of five houses crammed with antiques and artefacts collected by owner Hervig Bertels, the former German ambassador to Morocco. The riad has its own museum of Berber textiles, while the Ottoman suite, the plushest of them all, comes with its own gallery of kilims - plus a sitting-room, fireplace, kitchen, Ottoman-tiled bathroom and separate entrance. Lots of contemporary features - solar-heated pool, creamy linen sofas and canopies on the roof terrace. A library of books on Morocco will leave you a lot more knowledgeable than when you arrived. THE OBSERVER, March 3, 2002 empty winding lane to a wooden door marked number 87 we enter the delicate, aristocratic and insolent world of riad the riad el cadi in the medina, three houses combined into an exquisite labyrinth of rooms filled with Moorish antiques, tiles and lamps, set around courtyards of tinkling fountains, turquoise pools and orange trees. FINANCIAL TIMES Supplement March 1st, 2002 You arrive in a ravishing courtyard with a 16th-century fountain...there is an airiness, a sense of civilised order, a great contrast to the anarchy outside the gates TATLER, February 2002 Mehrere Altstadthauser hat er stilvoll in Unterkunfte fur Besucher und Ausstellungsraume fur seine Sammlung islamischer Kunst verwandelt. FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG, 8. November 2001 Among the most feted of the new riads is the Riad El Cadi, which opened last year close to the Djemaa el Fna in Marrakesh. Discreet to the point of anonymity, it lies behind a stout wooden door at the end of a dung-littered medina lane hemmed in by walls of dried red mud. Step inside, however, and this 12-bedroom riad, originally five houses, reveals itself as a refined and restrained retreat of eau-de-nil courtyards with lemon trees, a slate-coloured swimming pool, a library, a roof terrace and a scattering of antique treasures from the owner's renowned collection of Islamic and Byzantine art. Jeremy Seal in THE TELEGRAPH, 30 March 2001 The Riad El Cadi has 12 rooms off adjoining patios and a courtyard with a tiny pool. The Chechaouan Suite is named after its 18th-centurypainted-cedar ceiling; the Douiriya Suite has a separate loggia. CONDE NAST TRAVELER (US), Sept 2001 Riad El Cadi, ein malerischen Schachtelwerk von Gebauden Museumsreife Kunstwerke schmucken das Haus Vogel zwitschern, knusprige Croissants duften FUR SIE, 29. August 2001 bdqu...

Your adventures in Marrakesh start right away at Riyad El Cadi. A tour through courtyards, staircases and corridors of seven traditional houses forming the Riyad El Cadi gives a good impression of the ancient and pure forms of traditional Moroccan architecture. Three salons and alcoves are the ideal setting for reading, playing cards, dozing or having a sun-downer. Have your meals served in the courtyards or our dining room. Extensive terraces, equipped with tents and deckchairs, invite you to rest or sunbathe. The small pool with its Jacuzzi, our library with a fine assortment of books on Morocco, TV in the Palm House sitting room, WIFI in the main courtyard as well as our Hammam are at the disposal of all guests.

Rates are per room and per night, on single or double occupancy basis and comprise: Complimentary tea or coffee throughout the day, mineral water and fresh orange juice, Welcome drink on your arrival, Free use of wireless Internet connection in the main courtyard. Net rates, taxes included. Rates are subject to change. Any reservation needs to be guaranteed by providing a valid credit card number (VISA, MasterCard). Cancellation Policy: For cancellations 2-4 weeks before arrival, a 30% cancellation fee is applied. A 100% cancellations fee is due when cancellation occurs within 2 weeks of arrival. In the event of no-show or premature departure, the full extent of the stay as originally booked and confirmed, will be charged. We recommend that you take out insurance against cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Cots for children up to 3 years old are free of charge provided availability. We are happy to add an extra bed to our larger Suites or the Blue House for older children if available. For children over 12 years old: extra charge of 60 EUR. three nights; Xmas/New Year and Easter: four nights. We are happy to accept bookings of less than three nights if a room is available only for a shorter period. is at 2 pm. Check-out is at 12 am. However, you may use our facilities before or later if wished.

Founded nearly a thousand years ago, Marrakesh is Morocco's most vibrant and exotic city. You need at least two or three days to visit this venerable city with its rose-earth coloured buildings, wealth of monuments and labyrinthine souks (markets) set against the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. We are happy to assist you in planning your stay by organising guided tours in whatever language, recommending restaurants and making reservations or giving you advice on shopping in the souks. Three international golf courses are within easy reach (15 minutes by taxi) and may be booked by us.