Riad for Sale in Arset El Houta, Marrakech – Courtyard Renovation

A 223 m² riad for sale in Arset El Houta, Marrakech Medina, arranged around a tall central courtyard and offered as a renovation property. Decorative patterned wall tiling, painted timber doors and metal window grilles retain a traditional character, while the courtyard provides the natural focal point for a considered refurbishment.

The property is organised around this central open-air space, with multiple doorways leading into adjoining rooms. Pale floor tiling with dark inset details gives the courtyard a clear geometric pattern, while the lower walls are finished with decorative ceramic tiles. An arched internal opening adds another traditional architectural element.

Key Features

• 223 m² property area

• Traditional riad arranged around a tall central courtyard

• Decorative patterned ceramic wall tiling

• Tiled courtyard floor with contrasting inset details

• Painted timber doors and metal window grilles

• Arched internal opening

• Existing metal framework spanning the courtyard opening

• Renovation condition with areas of worn and missing plaster

• Entrance from a narrow Medina lane beneath a green-tiled canopy

Layout & Architecture

The courtyard forms the centre of the house and gives direct access to the surrounding interior spaces. Its height, open-air character and decorative finishes provide a strong architectural framework for restoration.

Traditional details remain part of the property’s identity, including patterned wall tiles, simple painted joinery, metal grilles and an arched doorway. Above, a metal framework spans the courtyard opening while daylight enters from the open sky.

Condition & Potential

The property is suited to refurbishment, with pronounced wear to sections of the wall finishes and areas where plaster has been lost. The retained courtyard composition and decorative elements provide a clear basis for a restoration-led project without relying on a complete redesign of the property’s core character.

The 223 m² area gives the project useful scale, while the courtyard offers a strong central space around which the accommodation can be reconsidered as part of the renovation.

Neighbourhood & Access

Located in Arset El Houta in Marrakech Medina, the riad is entered from a narrow Medina lane. The street-facing entrance is sheltered by a small green-tiled canopy, continuing the traditional architectural language found within the property.