After 25 years working across finance, hospitality, nonprofits, and startups, I’ve been lucky to build a career I love as a business leader, community advocate, and entrepreneur. I’m especially passionate about supporting diverse leadership, creating access to opportunity, and investing in education. I also founded interDUCTUS Renovad, a company focused on consulting, leadership development, and wellness. Now, I’m living my dream in Marrakech as the owner and general manager of Free People Riad & Spa, where we welcome guests with heart, purpose, and a true sense of home.

An Elegant Modern Moroccan Riad & Spa Oasis in the Heart of the Marrakech Medina. A place where souls from the world converge, our Riad & Spa provides unique accommodations, cultural immersion and sublime wellness experiences to indulge the most sophisticated traveler. Every space has been designed to evoke peace and relaxation while celebrating the elegance of Moroccan architecture. We honor the heritage of the Amazigh, “free people”, the native inhabitants of the land, and the infusion of Arabian and European cultures. Together, with the vigorous international expat community and global influence, they have become today’s vibrant people of Marrakech and the Kingdom of Morocco.

We are in the heart of the Marrakech ancient medina between Riad Laarouss and Bab Doukalla, with immediate accessibility to the modern area of Gueliz. Our neighborhood has expanding choices for dinning and shopping, with a charming combination of visitor focused businesses as well as accessibility to the local market. Walking time to Dar Basha 10 minutes; Ben Youssef Madresa and Jardin Secret 15 minutes; Yves Saint Laurent Museum & Majorelle Garden, Jemaa el-Fna, and Koutubia Mosque 20 minutes.