The heart of Moroccan riads is the large open-sky courtyard. The way the houses are built provides a kind of natural air-conditioning that keeps it pleasantly cool in summer when temperatures rise and warm in winter. With only 17 days of rain a year on average Marrakesh allows this type of construction (still in winter we close the roof with a see-through plastic for more comfort). A pool is located in the center of the patio that is great for refreshment in summer.