Our Story

Separator with a drawing representing the riad, either a tajine dish, a dromedary, a palm tree or a door

After our first trip to Morocco, we dreamt of settling in Marrakech. Ten years later, we decided to sell our Parisian apartment to buy Riad Houdou, which we fell in love with. Located in the authentic neighborhood of Moukef, our guesthouse offers the opportunity to discover the daily life of Marrakech while enjoying the tranquility of a traditional riad. Houdou means serenity in Arabic. After six months of major renovations, we reopened the riad to the public and have been expanding and improving it over the years. Despite its current status as a boutique hotel, it still maintains the personal touch and warmth of a guesthouse through the personalized hospitality we offer our guests. Our availability and attention to detail are greatly appreciated by our guests.

The owners of the guesthouse, Didier and Eric

Our Team

Discover the team at Riad Houdou, always ready to make your stay unforgettable.

The team of the guesthouse in Marrakech, Riad Houdou

Abdel

MANAGER

During daytime, Abdel will take care of your welcome and provide you with information during your stay.

« I enjoy being able to provide information to our guests and talk to them about my city, Marrakech, so they can have a great stay. »

Separator with a representative illustration of the riad, such as a tajine dish, a camel, a palm tree, or a door.

Moulay Hassan

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Moulay Hassan welcomes you during your afternoon and evening arrivals to provide you with the information you need for your stay.

« I grew up in Marrakech, which I know perfectly. So it's a pleasure for me to inform you and recommend places to visit. »

Rania

CHEF COOK

Rania will delight you with breakfast and dinner.

« My favorite moment is when the girls finish their shifts and join me in the kitchen. I love talking to them. »

Chaïma

BREAKFAST SERVICE
& HOUSEKEEPER

Chaïma will serve your breakfasts and take care of the daily maintenance of your rooms.

« I enjoy focusing on my work, carefully making the beds, it's like a moment of meditation for me. »

Zorah

HOUSEKEEPER, COOK

Zorah will take care of your rooms and delight you with breakfast and dinner.

« I enjoy cleaning the rooms because it's peaceful, and I delight guests with my Moroccan specialties. »

Hassan

WAITER

Hassan takes care of the riad's maintenance and serves your meals.

« Serving Moroccan tea is always a moment I love sharing with the guests. »

Rajaa

BEAUTICIAN

Rajaa will provide relaxation, exfoliation, and facial treatments.

« I love meeting different people, and I won when after my treatments their faces light up from a magnificent smile »

Abdellah

NIGHT WATCHMAN

Abdellah welcomes you in the evening and watches over the nights of the riad, and accompanies you with his smile during your late arrivals or early departures.

« I like to open the door for our guests to welcome them, help them, and take care of them. And thanks to our conversations, I learn a lot about their country. »

Have any questions?

Our team is available to meet your needs.