Owner: The Riad was purchased in 2018 by Riccardo Gentile Liguori, an Italian entrepreneur of Japanese origin, head of the Liguori group, active in the real estate sector in Italy, and in the United States. The Group has extensive experience in the hotel industry, having already managed hotels in southern Italy and in California.

Designer: Riad Meriem: is (in his own words) a labour of love for the New York Designer Thomas Hays. This exclusive boutique hotel has been entirely crafted by Marrakechi artisans to ensure that it retains its authenticity whilst using the talent of the best local craftsmen.