Louis owns and runs Riad Alena while also managing the bar and restaurant at El Fenn, a luxury hotel just a two minute walk from Alena - Hospitality is in his blood with his mother Vanessa starting El Fenn in 2002 and his father having been chairman of the Soho house group. Louis infuses his love for comfort and hosting with his experience of working at El Fenn to create a relaxed and laid back environment in a luxury surrounding at Alena. In Louis free time he runs a foundation called Skate to Create foundation, offering free rollerblading lessons and equipment to kids in marrakech. He believes that having a passion can lead to positive social change. Louis offers a discount to any skater wanting to book at Alena and further discounts for anybody that brings equipment to donate to the foundation.

Riad Alena is newly refurbished by Louis Devereux and Vanessa Branson. Riad Alena is a blend of traditional moroccan architecture with a contemporary twist lovingly built by local artisans. Chic comfort and tranquility in a homely environment is our motto. 2m beds with the finest linen, en-suite bathrooms stocked with Botanica productions and bath robes and high speed internet in all the rooms and shared spaces. A roof terrace to sunbath on, a fire place saloon to work in/relax or watch the match and a plunge pool too cool down in Alena is a perfect place to come and relax and explore Marrakech. We can offer yoga, boxing or personal training and massages in the building and help organise and book any activity you might fancy in the red city. There is a Riad dog, Beghera who is very friendly, loves a stroke and spends most of the day sleeping in the saloon. Breakfast in included and can be served where ever you like in the Riad from your room to the terrace. We offer a lunch menu of sandwiches served on home made bread and can offer dinner with 24 hours notice. Abla the cook serves up the best home cooked moroccan food in town.

Alena perfectly located and just a 1 minute walk from the famous gate Bab laksour, which is know as the nicest area of the medina. With fantastic restaurants such as El Fenn, Kabana and le jardin de lotus all with a 5 min walk from the front door. The roof terrace over looks the palace garden meaning breakfast is accompanied by the peaceful sounds of the birds and the view is nothing but greenery one side and the Katubia the other. The souks are on the door step so from the peaceful Riad you can step right out in the hustle and bustle of the souks, soaking up ancient moroccan culture and shopping until your heart is content. The main square, Jemaa El-fna is just a 5 minute walk away and we are more than happy to organise a guide, in any language, to take you on a personalised wonder around the medina. While we can offer massage, personal training and yoga in the builiding we are also just around the corner from the best spa in town that can sort all of your pampering needs.