Once upon a time there was Lala Zhara
Coming from a modest background and a respected traditional family, Lalla Zhara was born in 1925, in a Morocco, in full change, at the dawn of the French presence. She is raised by a combative mother after the death of her father whom she never knew.
On the occasion of the wedding of a notable, she is spotted by the women of a prestigious Caïd (Caïd of caïds) fallen under the charm of her beauty and her education. She is promised to the son of the Caïd.
A sumptuous wedding
A sumptuous wedding is celebrated in 1945, on the return of the son of the caïd, mobilized with the French, during the 2nd World War. Zahra is 20 years old. She becomes Lalla Zhor.
Away from her family, she is integrated into the big house of the Caïd to perfect her education, where she is under the guardianship of the women of the Caïd, who will adopt her at once. They gave her the nickname of “Khtiti”, my little sister, to make her feel at home among them. This nickname ended up surpassing that of Lalla Zhor.
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From Khtiti (my little sister) to Riad Zhor
Engaged in the struggle for independence, the son of the caïd, is killed in 1964, a year before independence. His heritage is dispersed.
Lalla Zhor is forced to work to raise and educate her 3 young boys and her only daughter. She puts to good use her refined know-how acquired in the pure Moroccan tradition, first in Moroccan cooking, then in traditional Moroccan and later European sewing, which she discovered thanks to a French (religious) sister, who became her best friend and inseparable two little sisters.
Involved in the struggle for independence, the son of the caïd, is killed in 1964, a year before independence. His heritage is dispersed.
Lalla Zhor is forced to work to raise and educate her 3 young boys and her only daughter. She puts to good use her refined know-how acquired in the pure Moroccan tradition, first in Moroccan cooking, then in traditional Moroccan sewing, and later European, which she discovered thanks to a French (religious) sister, who became her best friend and inseparable two little sisters.
The team of Riad Zhor
The house is proud of its team, which it is happy to introduce to you. Here are the dedicated and attentive, friendly and discreet personalities who will take care of you, throughout your stay.
Oussama, the Swiss Army knife of the Riad
Efficient, lively and dedicated, Oussama is the man to do everything in the House. From the reception, through all sorts of small services, Oussama watches over the well-being and safety of the Riad’s guests with discretion. Multidisciplinary sportsman, graduate and medalist, Oussama is also the coach of the Riad, to keep the line during your stay in Marrakech!
Khadija,
the benevolent maid
A native of Marrakech, Khadija is above all the living memory of the Riad and its neighborhood, of which she knows the smallest details of their historical past. Khadija takes to heart the respect of Moroccan traditions and hospitality, through the care and attention to detail in the good maintenance of the house and its rooms, with a smile and good humor.
Mohammed,
the thoughtful polyglot
Originally from Zagora, in the south of Morocco, Mohammed is much more than the Riad’s experienced receptionist. A polyglot, Mohammed speaks French, English, Spanish, Arabic and Berber and is in charge of the smooth running of the house and the satisfaction of its guests. Of a helpful and attentive nature, he also ensures the accompaniment of the guests to enrich their experience in Marrakech, in the best conditions, beyond the walls of the Riad.