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Meet Éric: engineer, hotelier, free thinker

When you contact Riad Vendôme, it is Éric who replies. Not a call centre, not a chatbot, not an assistant. Éric. The person who opened the door of the riad in 2013, who knows every stone of the building, every lane of the Dar El Bacha neighbourhood, and every recipe of Chef Naima.

Write to Éric directly

WhatsApp +212 600 608 608

Response within 2 hours · Personal reply · French, English, Italian

From engineering to hospitality

Éric — Owner & Host
Engineer IMT Atlantique (Télécom Bretagne) · Marrakech since 2013

Éric graduated from IMT Atlantique — one of France's leading engineering schools (formerly Télécom Bretagne / Sup Telecom). He spent several years working on wind energy projects with German and Italian partners, based in Italy.

In 2013, he made a different choice. He came to Marrakech — not on holiday, but to stay. He found a riad in the Dar El Bacha neighbourhood, a historic area of the medina 7 minutes from Jemaa El Fna. He restored it. He opened it.

Thirteen years later, he is still there. He has welcomed hundreds of groups — seminars, hen parties, yoga retreats, families, couples on honeymoon — and replied personally to every message.

"When you contact me, I already know a little about you. I've read your message. I've thought about your dates. I've looked at which room would suit you best. That is the difference."

Naima and the team

Naima — Head Chef
5/5 Google · 47 individual reviews · Riad Vendôme since the beginning

Naima has been cooking at Riad Vendôme since the early days. Her cooking class is one of the most consistently praised experiences at the riad — she has a perfect 5/5 Google score with 47 individual reviews.

She teaches couscous, tagine, bastilla, Moroccan pastries. She does not just show you a recipe. She explains the spices, the sourcing, the family variations, the stories behind the dishes. Guests leave not just with a recipe card, but with an understanding.

Naima cooks because she takes pride in what she does — and because your pleasure is her pleasure. It is as simple as that.

The riad

Riad Vendôme & Spa — 2 riads, 17-20 rooms
217 Derb El Halfaoui, Dar El Bacha · Médina · Marrakech · Since 2013

Riad Vendôme operates across 2 adjoining riads in the Dar El Bacha neighbourhood — one of the most beautiful in the Marrakech medina. 17-20 rooms in total, managed by Éric as a single operation with a single point of contact.

Facilities: Private courtyard pool · Rooftop terrace with Atlas Mountain views (200m²) · Traditional hammam · Rooftop jacuzzi 36°C · Equipped meeting room · Moroccan breakfast on terrace

Recognition: Google 4.2/5 (617 reviews) · Booking 8.3/10 · TripAdvisor 4.1/5 · Seminar 5/5 · Cooking class 5/5 · 500+ events since 2013

Why direct contact

When you write to me, it is me who replies. I know each room — which one has the best light in the morning, which one is quietest, which one is right for a honeymoon. I know Naima's recipes. I know the shortest route from the riad to the Bahia Palace. I know which stall in the souks sells the best argan oil and which one sells tourist prices.

I am not trying to sell you a product. I am inviting you to stay somewhere. That is a different thing.

If you have a question — any question — write to me. If you are hesitating between two rooms, or between Marrakech and another destination, tell me. I will give you an honest answer.

Write to Éric: +212 600 608 608

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eric, Owner of Riad Vendôme

Who is Eric, owner of Riad Vendôme & Spa Marrakech?

Eric Guyomard is a French engineer (graduate of IMT Atlantique) who has owned and operated Riad Vendôme & Spa Marrakech since 2013. He lives between Malta and Marrakech, and personally welcomes every guest. With Chef Naima (5/5 Google rating from 47 reviews), Eric coordinates the 11 commercial activity branches of Riad Vendôme: accommodation, spa, cuisine, events, golf, yoga, excursions, concierge, family travel, direct booking, and last-minute requests.

Since when has Eric been running Riad Vendôme?

Eric has been the owner and on-site host of Riad Vendôme since 2013 — over 12 years of continuous personal management, with no corporate chain in between. This continuity is rare in Marrakech hospitality and explains the consistent 4.2/5 Google rating from 617 reviewers across more than a decade. Naima, the resident chef, has been part of the team since the very first year.

How can I contact Eric directly?

The fastest way to reach Eric is WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608, available 7 days a week with typical response time under 3 hours. You can also email contact@riad-vendome-marrakech.com. For direct bookings, Eric provides a free quote within 3 hours, with no platform commission (5-15% savings compared to booking sites). Eric is your single interlocutor from first contact to departure.

What languages does Eric speak?

Eric speaks French (native), English, Italian, Spanish, German and Portuguese — six languages in total. The Riad Vendôme website is also published in all six languages, ensuring international guests can communicate naturally throughout their stay. For multilingual destination weddings, corporate seminars, or family reunions with international guests, Eric translates and coordinates without needing third-party interpreters.

Why should I book directly with Eric rather than through a booking platform?

Direct booking with Eric offers: (1) 5-15% savings with no platform commission, (2) free quote within 3 hours via WhatsApp, (3) flexible cancellation conditions, (4) owner-level service with one contact for accommodation + spa + cooking + excursions + transfers, (5) customised packages impossible on rigid booking forms, (6) loyalty rewards for repeat guests. One contact, one quote, one coordinated experience.

Does Eric live on site at Riad Vendôme?

Eric divides his time between Malta (EU residence) and Marrakech, with frequent stays on-site. When Eric is in Malta, the day-to-day on-site management is handled by Chef Naima (resident manager, 5/5 Google rating) and the team. Eric remains personally reachable via WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608 wherever he is, with under 3-hour response time. For larger events (weddings, milestone birthdays, seminars), Eric ensures he is on-site personally.

What makes Eric's approach to hospitality different from a corporate hotel?

Eric runs Riad Vendôme as a complete experience platform with 11 dedicated activity branches, not a standalone room rental. Unlike corporate hotels where you book a room and arrange activities separately, Eric coordinates everything: private riad (12 rooms, exclusive hire up to 45 guests), spa & hammam, Chef Naima cooking classes, Day Pass without overnight, yoga retreats, birthdays and milestone celebrations, corporate seminars, golf packages on 11 courses, hen and stag parties, Morocco circuits (Agafay, Atlas, Essaouira), and direct booking with no platform commission. One contact, one quote, one coordinated experience.