Find Riads in Africa from €48

It's likely that Riads offer the most immersive experience for your trip to Africa this year. With a tradition that goes back centuries, these places were once the home of Moorish nobles and Spanish princes. It shows, too, what with glorious tiled facades and intricate geometric architecture gilding their interiors and outsides. Enticing courtyards where blooming date palms shade the corners and babbling fountains issue from the ground are also common, as are rooftop terraces with flowing Maghreb silks plumed over cushioned seating spaces. A riad really is a taste of North African luxury and heritage.

Moroccan riads set the tone for this type of accommodation. Designed as a place to escape the scorching heat of dusty medina towns, these centuries-old homes offer a series of indoor and outdoor spaces that are primed for travellers looking to balance sightseeing with relaxation. Natural cooling comes courtesy of the breezy courtyards and their water features, while the eye-catching designs – think arabesque domes and adobe walls – rarely fail to make you feel like you're really immersed in Africa history.

Luxury awaits in Africa Riads

The riad was first conceived as a palatial home for Moorish sultans and Andalusian nobles. So it's hardly surprising that they come steeped in luxurious extras. Many hide sparkling splash pools in their shaded courtyards, or have beautiful sunning terraces on their roofs, where sweeping views of ancient cityscapes or bustling markets unfold on all sides. Others pack in steamy Turkic hammams which beckon with their hot stone treatments and aromatherapy massages. Others have enchanting Moroccan tea rooms that serve mint-infused brews to help you unwind and relax.

A prime location in Africa Riads

Another major bonus of opting to seek out Africa Riads on ebookers is that these plush stays often have some of the best locations of all. Precisely because they have a tradition that goes back centuries, they regularly sit in the most historic parts of town. You might just find that your window opens to offer views over an ancient kasbah, or that bustling spice markets envelop your room on all sides, or that soaring minarets tower overhead. Just prepare to be surrounded by amazing sights, sounds and smells when staying in a riad.

Search ebookers to choose the best Africa Riads

There's a huge range of riads on ebookers. You can seek out uber-romantic pads with sumptuous suites that converge on courtyards with glimmering pools. Or, you can seek out rustic riad stays that overlook orange orchards and swathes of scenic glory. To discover the Africa Riads that match your needs the best, just enter the dates you plan on travelling and we'll reveal the top-rated accommodations in the destination. You'll even be able to zoom in and out of neighbourhoods and areas to pinpoint the places that are closest to the landmarks that are high up on your itinerary.