The riad is largely inspired by the traditional Arab-Andalusian habitat, which is both a Roman and Persian heritage. Square or rectangular in shape, it can be arranged around a central patio with a fountain, a living room or a dining room. With one or two floors, this type of dwelling is spacious with visible columns forming a succession of galleries opening onto the patio.
It is made with different ancient elements of different architectures and often offers magnificent frescos with geometric Arabic figures in zellige or ceramic…
Today, most of the riads have been transformed into hotels or guest houses. This has made it possible to preserve them and introduce travellers to them.
