The name which means ‘gateway to heaven’ conjures up a sense of magic as you will experience upon arrival. Beautifully restored, the seven-room Riad is imbued with traditional artifacts such as hand-woven carpets and custom-made furniture. However, Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus is perhaps best known for its large Jet pool in the Hammam area and one spacious therapy room. A Hammam Steam Bath with massage room as well as a Sun deck and swimming pool are available for your use as well. Take your pick from four deluxe rooms and three suites.
Perched on the roof is Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus Rooftop Restaurant where authentic Moroccan and Thai dishes is served. The restaurant is open to guests staying at the other Riads of the Angsana Riads Collection, Morocco as well - so do make the required reservation prior to dining.
Since its foundations were laid in the 11th century, this former capital of a sprawling empire was a major stop of ancient caravan routes; its location on the crossroads making it a key destination for Europe-bound trade. As reflected today, in its fusion contrast of Africa and Europe, West and East, bohemia and high culture, Arab cities and Berber villages.
Framed by the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, and wrapped in faded red, ochre walls, Marrakech is appropriately known as the “Red City or Al Hamra”. Like many North African and Middle Eastern cities, the town is characterised by both an old fortified city, the Medina, and a newer, modern city called “Gueliz”. The Medina of Marrakech was founded nearly a thousand years ago, within which irrigated gardens and sun-baked walls the colour of terracotta serve to accent its natural beauty of history.
* Imperial City
* The Countryside
* The Mountains
* The Ocean
* The Desert
The rich gastronomical heritage of Marrakech now has a new ingredient in the mix. Harmoniously blending the cultural heritage of Angsana with the local traditions, our menus will delight even the most discerning taste buds with the best of Moroccan and Asian cuisine.
There are few places in the world where food is more carefully and artistically prepared, more delightfully served, and more thoroughly enjoyed than here. In Morocco, it may take a long time to prepare a suitable dinner for honoured guests – but only because it often consists of many courses.
Breakfast for all Riads:
Start the day right with our traditional breakfasts, which you can choose to have in all public areas (the patio, Living Room, Roof top) and also in our guest rooms.
Everyday, we offer a different Breakfast Menu that features healthy selections (low calories, low fat) plus a vegetarian selection and a child-friendly selection.
In addition to the fresh Menu everyday, we also have a small a la carte selection that is also refreshed everyday. Special attention is given to our long staying guests, guests with special dietary needs and families with infants and young children.
All Day Dining in our Riads:
The All Day Dining menu is available to ease your hunger pangs from 1100 AM – to 1000 PM. Also serving as the Room Service Menu, the All Day Dining menu features a superb selection of light Moroccan and Asian food. As with our breakfast menu, our guests can enjoy their food in all of the Riad’s public areas.
Our drink list has a large selection of different beverages. Wine lovers will also have a small yet very fine selection of local Moroccan and French wines, as well as champagne.
Dinner in all Riads:
When dusk calls, all guests have a choice from a three course set menu, with a selection between Moroccan and International appetizers and main courses, including dessert. In order to provide guests with a unique dining experience, our Riad associates will take dinner orders directly after breakfast.
For lunch, a selection of Moroccan and International cuisine is available, with all ingredients are fresh and purchased locally.
Guests of Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the patio with pool, the red living
room or on the top terrace and roof of the Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus Restaurant - a tent located on the roof top of the offering an a la carte menu with a delicious selection of Moroccan and Asian cuisine.
Room Service is available in all rooms and a mini bar in available in all rooms. Enjoy smoking Shisha as you learn more about their history.
Afternoon Tea and traditional Moroccan pastries are available in the Red Living Room.
Immerse yourself in the natural wealth of experiences this fascinating city has to offer. Angsana Riads Collection, Morocco is pleased to offer the following activities and services to guests on a complimentary basis:
* Daily walks
* Bread-making classes
* “Shisha” sessions inclusive of a lesson in the history of “Shisha” and its many available varieties.
* A weekly activity calendar that includes activities such as cooking classes, market visits and spice tasting
* Cocktails with the Hotel Manager
* Welcome photographs with a frame for our guests
What’s more, guests can also choose from the additional activities to experience Marrakech in full during their stay.
* Horse Carriage – Sightseeing
* Camel Safari
* Visit to tourist destinations
* Visit to handicraft factories – weaving and blacksmith
* Interactive cooking classes that include an introduction to the local ingredients bought fresh from the market
* Trip to Sahara & Atlas Trek
* Skiing in the Atlas mountains (Only available during winter)
Imperial City
Palais de la Bahia * Jardin Majorelle * Tombeaux Saadiens * Palais El Badi * Musee Dar Si Said * Musee De Marrakech * Medersa Ben Youssef
Discover all the richness of the Red City and its historical past. From opulent Bahia Palace to the Dar Si Said Museum, let the rich historical charm of this city surrounded by more than 900 year-old walls take you into a different time.
Horse carriage tour
Tour the city and admire its natural beauty, lush gardens, twisted alleys and densely packed souks. Or soak in the sunset at the Palmarais, as you take a romantic stroll or a ride on one of the famous horse carriages of Marrakech.
Golf Courses
Three superb, 18-hole golf courses surround the imperial city; from the Medina, you are just a mere 20 minutes away from any one of them.
The Countryside
Lala Takerkoust Lake – Evasion (half day)
Only 20 minutes away from Marrakech, this lake is renowned for water sports (jet-skiing, canoeing, water skiing) and its wonderful hilly scenery; where one can find an oasis of calm and stillness during the hot summer months.
The Ouzoud waterfalls (1 day)
The waterfalls derive their name from the Berber word “Ouzoud” which means “olive”, owing to the many olive trees surrounding the foot of the falls area. Located approximately 150 km north-east of Marrakech, the Ouzoud waterfalls reach heights of 110 metres and are said to comprise over 20 drops. Having kept their pristine state thanks to environmental protection efforts from several local and national associations, the site is truly impressive and the most visited in the region. Adventure lovers may take a refreshing dip in clear waters and even rock climb, admire the water mills, and if they are lucky enough, observe whole troops of monkeys.
The Mountains
Ourika Valley – Discover (1 day)
30 km from Marrakech, this valley makes its way through the High Atlas Mountains, passing by a string of local villages then leading to the discovery of a small river edged by green ‘beaches’; where one can rest and soak in the refreshing landscape. 7 km further up near the end of the road along the valley is Setti–Fatima, the popular village famous for its seven waterfalls. The adventurous can ascend up the paths into the mountains as you explore the waterfalls.
The Ourika Valley is a very popular destination during summer for escaping the high summer temperatures of Marrakech. Visitors are recommended to bring sturdy shoes if they wish to make the most out of this tour and venture up the mountainous trails.
Asni Valley – Trekking (1 day)
A thirst for fascinating insights into Berber culture, inspiring landscapes and amazing pink-coloured mountains will lead you to the Toubkal National Park and to the foot of the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and in North Africa. The Toubkal towers 4,000 metres above Marrakech and offers great trekking experiences. Mules are known to be used and constitute a major attraction for tourists; on-foot day excursions are however widely available, non-technical and easy. The scenery is magnificent and you will find yourself immersed in total peace. Enjoy a stop and a good meal by the famous mountain retreat Kasbah du Toubkal.
The Ocean
Essaouira – Excursion (1 day)
Essaouira is situated about 180 km from Marrakech, along the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to its location, the city benefits from a very mild climate all year long. Designed by a European engineer who was a captive of Sultan Mohammed ben Abdullah, the city features wider and more regularly shaped streets than traditional Moroccan Medinas. Visitors will appreciate the striking contrast between the white fronts of the buildings and houses, as with their blue balconies and windows. Let the breezes brushing the walls of the Medina gently caress you before “losing yourself” in the midst of the town and its busy fish market.
Oualidia – Tasting (1 day)
This tiny little town 210 km away may not be very well known by tourists, yet it will enchant you with its simple, authentic atmosphere. The beaches are quiet and clean; so you can even swim in the gentle waves of the ocean or laze on the beach as you please. Experience the favourite local pastime and way of life by fishing with a local fisherman. The town is known to produce famous and delectable oysters, served fresh from the sea in most of the restaurants in and around the village, along with a flavourful selection of different types of seafood.
The Desert
Ouarzazate (1 day)
The city of Ouarzazate is also known as the “The door of the desert”. Discover the great Moroccan South via the Tichka Pass and the Telouet track. Through the Glaoua country is the impressive Ait Ben Hoddou site, or the Skoura palm-grove and its “1000 Kasbah”. Ouarzazate, the traditional departure point for camel trains to Timbuktu, is the starting point for many excursions into the Sahara desert, amongst which are trips to the palm tree plantation surrounded oasis town of Zagora.
