Riad Mellah, a heritage restoration
Heritage restoration of a riad in the Mellah. Traditional zellige, hexagonal clay tiles, stone and gold mosaics, with full respect for the old techniques.
The challenge
An 18th-century riad in Marrakech, a listed property, to be converted into a 5-star boutique hotel while preserving its heritage features.
Our approach
An inventory of the features to keep (painted ceilings, fountains), then a materials plan that respects tradition while meeting hotel standards.
The materials
- Atlas-blue glazed zellige in the patios, laid by a master craftsman from Fez
- Hexagonal red clay tiles for the floors of the shared areas
- Stone and brass mosaic in the wellness areas
- Calacatta marble for the new bathrooms, as a contemporary touch
The handover
8 months on site, coordinated with the heritage trades. The hotel opened in September 2025.
The project's material palette.
Touch the materials before you choose: more than 120 references are on display at the Skhirat showroom, with our advice for every room.
- 10×10 cm · Gloss-glazed
Atlas-blue glazed zellige
Patios
About zellige → - 20 cm hexagon · Natural, waxed
Hexagonal red clay tile
Shared-area floors
Tiles & stone → - 30×30 cm mesh · Matt
Stone and brass mosaic
Wellness areas
About natural stone → - A contemporary touch
Calacatta marble
New bathrooms
About marble →
‘Amarchy brought the tradition of Fez and contemporary comfort into dialogue. The result exceeds our expectations.’
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