Riad Numéro 9 is a fine example of classical Moroccan architecture. What sets the property apart is the amount and quality of the embellishment which one would normally find in a much grander and sizably larger property. Apparently the property was built by a rich merchant as a guesthouse. The fine finishing was surely meant to express the gentleman’s status and success as well as impress!

The three-storey house is set up around a central courtyard, which has a telescopic sliding glass roof, which may be opened/closed from the panoramic roof terrasse. All bed and bathrooms look onto this inner courtyard rather than the street giving a sense of privacy, intimacy and mystery.

The ground floor is the largest in the house and is made up of an entryway with hand-painted ceilings. The courtyard features a Japanese-style sunken dining table that can seat 8, and a mosaic-tiled fountain which required some ingenuity to restore! The sound system is also housed in one of the integrated cabinets here, allowing for the best acoustics.