Riad Dar Justo review: our verdict
Spanish painter Justo Almendros spent over a decade restoring this 14th-century riad to become his home and studio. You can see it everywhere: a horseshoe arch opening onto a turquoise pool, lanterns placed by the water's edge, leather-upholstered lounges, a library surrounding the breakfast buffet, and the scent of orange blossom drifting through the corridors. There are twenty-three rooms located on Mouassine Street.
This is an ideal base for a first stay: Jemaa el-Fna is just a few minutes' walk away, at the end of a long winding alley, and you can dine on-site at the rooftop restaurant with Moroccan wines and views of the Koutoubia. The spa, Le Bain Bleu, offers hammam, scrub, and argan oil massages. However, this is not the place for light sleepers: some rooms are poorly insulated from noise, and others have almost no windows.
The tip: ask for a room with a window when booking. The best time to visit: breakfast on the terrace, followed by an aperitif at sunset facing the Koutoubia. The pitfall: a long stay if you sleep poorly in the city, as the riad is better suited for a few nights.



