Expats are mostly responsible for restoration of over 1,000 of Morocco 's ancient courtyard houses . Comment: An outdoor pool and hammam ( traditional steam bath ) are here , and riad staff organize day trips to the Atlas Mountains , skiing , cooking classes and yoga . La Maison Arabe is Marrakech 's first riad hotel with a renowned Moroccan cooking school .
Expats are mostly responsible for restoration of over 1,000 of Morocco 's ancient courtyard houses . Comment: La Maison Arabe is Marrakech 's first riad hotel with a renowned Moroccan cooking school .