Riad Hida in the Old Kasbah

Riad Hida is located in an old kasbah in Ouled Berhil, 800 metres south of the main road, and houses a hotel-restaurant. Palais Riad Hida has ten rooms and eight suites, designed in a refined Oriental style. The room layout and the design of the house provide concrete points to consider when choosing accommodation in Ouled Berhil. If you are considering the riad, check which rooms or suites are available for your preferred dates when booking.

Rooms, Outdoor Areas and Cuisine

The property has an outdoor pool and a furnished terrace overlooking a fountain and a planted garden in the Moroccan style. Palms, jacaranda, datura and bougainvillea grow in the garden. The outdoor areas are therefore described through specific features: the terrace overlooks the fountain and garden, while the pool is another part of the outdoor space. Dishes prepared by the chef and kitchen team are also served at Palais Riad Hida.

Market Day and Musical Traditions

The rural market in Ouled Berhil takes place on Tuesday morning. If you plan to visit, confirm the date locally and set aside the morning for it. This market day is a specific time reference for a stay in the town. The musical groups offer another way to explore local culture: Ouled Berhil has groups associated with the Mizān, Ahwash and Gnawa traditions. The market is therefore a planning detail tied to a particular day of the week, while the groups offer a further glimpse into the town’s musical traditions.

History of Riad Hida and a Festival Date

Riad Hida was once the palace of Hida ben Mays, a pasha of Taroudant. Its former role as a palace links the property to a named person and gives the kasbah location a historical context. One dated example of a cultural event is the “عوالم موسيقية” (“Musical Worlds”) festival. On 20 August 2023, the eighth edition began in the commune of Ouled Berhil in Taroudant Province, under the motto “التراث في خدمة التنمية” (“Heritage in the Service of Development”). The motto explicitly places heritage and development side by side and situates this edition in its historical year.

Road via Tizi n'Test

In the wider region, eight kilometres beyond Ouled Berhil, a road branches off to the left towards Marrakesh via Tizi n'Test. The road over the pass is narrow and winding. In winter, landslides or snowfall can lead to closures. If you plan to include this route in your trip, check the weather and current conditions before setting out. This lets you consider onward travel in the region as a separate planning matter alongside accommodation and cultural activities in the town.

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