The Tale of AnaYela Riad

Marrakech is known as the lively city of Morocco and a popular destination for tourists. Blanketed in mystery, yet bustling with life and vibrancy, the city offers travelers a unique mixture of the past and present. Tourists are able to explore the traditions and culture of Morocco, while being able to find many modern day luxuries, in the accommodation, attractions and facilities that have been created with the tourist in mind. But in the heart of the energetic Medina district, visitors can find the ultimate in luxury accommodation, tranquility and a tale that sprouts from the pages of an ancient diary.

The Marvelous Art of Tadelakt

Moroccan Tadelakt is considered to be one of the oldest and most treasured plaster finishes in the world. In a technique, which is believed to be about 4,000 years old, the art of Tadelakt was used as a coating in the bathrooms and hammams (a type of sauna or steam bath) of the traditional riads in Morocco. The traditional techniques of producing Tadelakt have been passed from master to apprentice through many generations and to this day there are Tadelakt artisans who continue this tradition.

Hot Property in Morocco

It seems as if the lure of owning a second home in countries such as Portugal and Spain has started to die down, and that in the last few years the spotlight has fallen on Morocco. In cities such as Marrakech, prices of homes and land have rocketed by 1,500 %, as foreign investors and families who are in the market for investing in property turn to Morocco. And even though the property market is booming and investors scramble to close deals and secure their small piece of this mysterious paradise, there are dangers in investing without knowing how the property market in Morocco works.

Raffles Resort Comes to Marrakech

The Raffles Hotels and Resorts started in 1989 as a redevelopment project of the Raffles Hotel. By 1996 the establishment, owned by the leading hotel company Fairmont Raffles Hotels International Inc, had grown to develop resorts and hotels across the world. Known for their luxurious accommodation and services that are ranked in the top ten hotel brands in the world, and recipients of numerous awards, the Raffles Hotels and Resorts group are working towards expanding intp Morocco by 2009, with the construction of the Ruffles Resort Marrakech.

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