Tucked into the in the ancient Mouassin Quarter of Marrakesh is Riad Joya, a brand new 7-suite boutique hotel. The hotel is built to resemble a traditional riad, which is a square architectural layout with a small garden courtyard in the center and traditional Moroccan architectural detailing throughout the estate. Joya brought on design Renaissance man Umberto Branchini Maria who has ventured in successful careers in jewelry design, fashion design, and fashion design for big namers such as Montblanc, Hugo Boss and Bulgari.
The materials used are simple and natural: cedar wood, iron, bronze, burlap, terracotta, natural linen, linen gauze, rope, satin cotton and silk velvet. Each area within the property presents a distinctive style and has a specific cultural reference to the history or to the old traditions of Morocco.
The materials used are simple and natural: cedar wood, iron, bronze, burlap, terracotta, natural linen, linen gauze, rope, satin cotton and silk velvet. Each area within the property presents a distinctive style and has a specific cultural reference to the history or to the old traditions of Morocco.
