Guest house · Rabat
Riad El Maâti
A freshly renovated seven-room guest house in the heart of Rabat’s medina.
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air-conditioned rooms & suites
Rabat
home city of the guest house
Medina
the riad’s neighbourhood
300 m
from Rue des Consuls
Rabat · Heritage, culture & the Atlantic
Rabat, between medina and ocean
Morocco’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, Rabat brings together a lively medina, historic monuments and a contemporary cultural scene. From the lanes of the Oudayas to the banks of the Bouregreg, discover gardens, craftsmanship and Atlantic horizons.
The riad at the heart of your discovery
At 15 Rue Sidi El Maâti, the riad stands in the medina, near Rue des Consuls and around 200 m from Bab Chellah gate. The Oudayas and the seafront lie to the northwest; Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum to the east. The new town and its museums extend your visit southwards.
Rue des Consuls & medina
Around 300 m from the riad
A few streets from the house, workshops, rugs and craft shops invite you to discover life in the medina.
Kasbah of the Oudayas & Andalusian gardens
Around 700 m to the northwest
White-and-blue lanes, gardens and views of the Bouregreg estuary: a walk between heritage and landscape.
Hassan Tower & Mohammed V Mausoleum
Around 1.1–1.3 km to the east
The Almohad minaret and the mausoleum form a single monumental complex beyond the medina.
Rabat Beach & the Atlantic
Around 1 km, near the Oudayas
Continue from the kasbah to the ocean for a walk by the water.
Mohammed VI Museum
South of the medina, in the new town
Moroccan modern and contemporary art adds to your discovery of the city through its collections and exhibitions.
Chellah
Further southeast, beyond the new town
This archaeological site combines ancient ruins and a Marinid necropolis in leafy surroundings. Reach it by taxi from the riad.
Approximate distances indicate proximity, not walking routes. Sources: riad location · distance references · Rabat’s heritage.
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The riad
The entire riad has been freshly renovated. Around the leafy courtyard, the spaces bring together modern comfort and the materials and details of Moroccan craftsmanship: zellige tiles, carved wood and lanterns.
Accommodation
Seven rooms and suites around a courtyard planted with a banana tree. Tadelakt, wood, wrought iron and understated decoration. An accessible room served by a lift.
Dining
Moroccan cuisine restaurant. Rooms with banquette seating, wooden tables, zellige and lanterns.
Well-being
Spa area with hammam, massages and treatments.
Services
Wi-Fi, terrace, concierge, airport transfers and laundry.
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The entrance & reception in pictures
From the medina lane, a studded wooden door opens beneath an engraved stone sign, framed by coloured-glass lanterns and two large planted pots. Inside, the entrance hall welcomes guests beneath a carved wooden ceiling, lit by brass lanterns. A bench with green and gold cushions runs along the wall, facing a finely carved wooden cabinet with a vase of flowers, between paintings of the medina and a green-and-white zellige floor.
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The restaurant in pictures
Settle into a warm setting of banquette seating, carved wooden tables and lantern light. The restaurant brings together Moroccan cuisine, paintings and zellige decoration for a shared moment within the riad.
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The Apart’riad in pictures
Enjoy the peace of a fully equipped apartment in the heart of the medina. A kitchen, living room, dining area, bedrooms and desk corner let you live at your own pace, in an interior where comfort blends with touches of Moroccan decoration.
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The family suite in pictures
Come together as a family in a suite with separate spaces: a bedroom for resting, a lounge with banquette seating for relaxing and a dining corner for time together. Carved arches, shades of green and courtyard views create a gentle atmosphere.
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The deluxe suite in pictures
With a double bed on the mezzanine and a single bed on the lower level, the deluxe suite has a distinctive layout. Blue textiles, wood and Moroccan lighting give each space its own identity, balancing rest and relaxation.
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The accessible room
A room for guests with reduced mobility, with a double bed, a sitting area and a shower room. Gold-toned armchairs, curtains and a blue headboard create a welcoming setting, while the leafy courtyard extends the atmosphere of the riad.
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The room with a bathtub
Take time to relax in a softly coloured room with a double bed and an armchair corner. Wooden beams, lanterns and Moroccan textiles create a warm setting. A bathroom with a bathtub, twin basins and carved mirrors extends this restful atmosphere, while the opening onto the courtyard brings the riad’s greenery into view.
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Triple room with hydromassage shower
Share a stay in a room with a double bed and a single bed, each with its own resting space. Natural light highlights terracotta-toned textiles, rugs and wooden beams, while lanterns and striped furniture add a Moroccan touch. Outside, the green-zellige gallery and its seating corner extend the courtyard atmosphere.
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Triple room
In sand and chocolate tones, this triple room combines a double bed and a single bed in clearly defined spaces. Wooden beams, golden pendant lights, paintings and Berber rugs create a warm, peaceful atmosphere. The door opens onto a green-zellige gallery beneath a mashrabiya screen that casts patterns of light and shadow.
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The courtyard
At the heart of the riad, the courtyard offers a leafy retreat around tall banana plants. Green-and-white zellige, wrought-iron tables and wooden galleries create a setting for breakfast, a shared tea or simply relaxing. At dusk, lighting highlights the foliage, while small lounges along the galleries invite you to linger.
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The rooftop
Rise above the rooftops of the medina. With seating surrounded by greenery and a lounge beneath an openwork wooden pergola, the rooftop offers different spaces to gather or relax in the open air. Zellige tables and orange-accented cushions echo the riad’s decoration. At dusk, the lights create a gentle atmosphere, with a minaret in the background.
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Hammam, relaxation & massage
The hammam offers a relaxing interlude in warm-toned surroundings, with candlelit niches and a wooden bench. The massage space extends this moment of well-being in a calm, intimate atmosphere of wood, soft light and touches of Moroccan decoration.
The owners · Our story
Kaoutar & Mourad
We are Kaoutar and Mourad, originally from Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. During a stay in Rabat, we fell in love with this elegant, authentic and welcoming city.
It was during this trip that we discovered Riad El Maâti, a unique place whose architecture, peaceful atmosphere and soul immediately won us over. A few years later, an exceptional opportunity arose: to become the owners of the riad we had so enjoyed as travellers.
Since December 2025, we have continued this wonderful adventure, seeking to preserve the authenticity of the place while carrying out refurbishment work and improvements to make our guests’ experience ever more comfortable.
We love sharing our passion for Rabat, its culture, gastronomy and way of life. Our ambition is simple: to welcome you as friends and help you discover Morocco in a warm, elegant and authentic setting.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to Riad El Maâti.
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Address & contact
15 Rue Sidi El Maâti, Medina, Rabat 10000.
Telephone: +212 537 725 716
WhatsApp : 0033652629141
Email: contact@riadelmaati.com
Website: riadelmaati.com