Riad El Maâti

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.

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.

A guest house with seven rooms and suites, a restaurant, a rooftop and well-being spaces.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kaoutar & Mourad