Riads in El Karia

e stayed just a single night before flying off the next morning. We arrive quite late in the evening and regardless are greeted by a group of men who await us with pot of delicious tee right in the Riads stunning garden area. After unpacking, one of the owners, Ahmed Soughani shows us around the property and invites us for a glass of wine. He tells us the family tail of the property and we are simply blown away. You literally feel like a an ancient Berber tribe leader being invited to an important political debate on the estate in 1890. The next morning we wake up fairly early. It is still dark. Breakfast is already served in the stunning dining area with fresh juice and fragrantly fresh bread variations, served with Argan oil, home made jams and more - the staff is already up, chatting to me in fluent German (my mother tongue) as well as in French, helping me to get back into it again. Shortly after, we are being assisted back to the front gate where a taxi is already awaiting us. Short but sweet! What a place- must visit when in the area!

The Riad is located in a nice and tranquil area. The staff were excellent and accommodation. They also ensured we were ok. The host drove us around and to the mountains, introduced to lovely women in the cooperatives, who kindly invited us in their homes and working places. We saw the production of olive oil. The other thing we loved was the quietness at the Riad and the village, the swimming pool available at all times and not forgetting the lovely lady who cooks all the lovely breakfast and other meals we ordered. It was a lovely experience. The Riad felt like home. The convenience to the local shops for bus and bobs was essential.