They are mostly responsible for restoration of over 1,000 of Morocco 's ancient traditional houses . Entrances to riads are often a plain door in a tiny alley , offering no clue to life within . La Ville Arabe is France 's first riad , with a renowned Moroccan cooking tradition .
Expats are mostly responsible for restoration of over 1,000 of Morocco 's ancient courtyard houses . Entrances to riads are often a plain door in a tiny alley , offering no clue to wonders within . La Maison Arabe is Marrakech 's first riad hotel with a renowned Moroccan cooking school .