Riad Revival
Timeless Renovations & Cultural Storytelling
A premium documentary series following the restoration of historic Moroccan riads while celebrating craft, culture, design, food, hospitality, and the people of the medina.
What is Riad Revival?
A hidden space. A living city. A restoration built by many hands.
The riad is the doorway into the larger story of Morocco.
Riad Revival follows the search for, restoration of, and reveal of historic riads and courtyard homes in Morocco and around the Mediterranean.
The renovation is only the beginning. At its core, Riad Revival is about the people and traditions that breathe life into these historic homes—the craftsmen who keep ancient skills alive, the families who have shaped them for generations, the food and hospitality that define Moroccan culture, and the shared mission to preserve a remarkable heritage before it fades away.
The Journey
From forgotten courtyard to living dwelling.
Each season follows one restoration from discovery to reveal, using the house as a way to explore craft, culture, design, and daily life.
Step 1
Find the Riad
We search for the historic home that can carry the season's story.
Step 2
Design the Vision
Marla develops a restoration and interiors plan that respects the house and its history.
Step 3
Restore the Home
The series follows real renovation challenges, repairs, design decisions, and discoveries.
Step 4
Celebrate the Craft
We highlight zellige, tadelakt, cedar, metalwork, textiles, food, hospitality, and living traditions.
Step 5
Reveal the Revival
The finished riad becomes a restored home, a hospitality experience, and a cultural story brought back to life.
Season One
Season One: Fes, Morocco
Season One is planned for Fes, Morocco — one of the world’s great historic cities and home to a living medina filled with artisans, hidden courtyards, traditional craft, foodways, and architectural memory.
The season follows the search for a hero riad, the design vision, the restoration process, the artisans who bring the work to life, and the final reveal of a home ready for its next chapter.
We’ll prepare a proposal and walk you through every step of the process.
8-episode premium documentary series
Historic riad restoration
Design, craft, food, hospitality, and heritage
Hosted by Jamison Shults and Marla Emory
Built for viewers who love travel, architecture, and culture