In summary
This charming courtyard house is a real oasis of nature and calm in the heart of the Dar el Bacha district in the medina of Marrakech. The house is a traditional riad which has 2 beautiful suites offering 2 bedrooms each and a spa annexe that can be used as an extra room. It can accommodate a total of 8 people (ideally 4 adults and 4 children). There is a beautiful swimming pool in the courtyard.
The owners of the Riad are committed to protecting the environment and biodiversity on a daily basis. With the help of an ornithologist and a botanist, they improve the protection of birds and reintroduce new plant species.
Bedrooms
Room 1 - Patio :
Suite with 2 bedrooms, Ground level, direct access to the courtyard. The bedroom has 2 Beds including 1 double bed King size, 1 single bed 90 cm. Bathroom ensuite, with shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, living area.
Room 2
Suite with 2 bedrooms, 1st floor, direct access to the terrace. The bedroom has 3 Beds including 1 double bed Queen size, 2 twin beds configurable as a double bed. Bathroom ensuite, shared, with bathtub with shower head, shower. WC in the bathroom. This bedroom includes also air conditioning.
Room 3
Room, 1st floor. This bedroom has 1 single bed 90 cm. Bathroom ensuite, with shower. WC in the bathroom.
Note : On the first floor, an annex is dedicated to massages, with a private and intimate terrace. This annex can be converted into a single room (see description of room 3) with a bed (90cm), a shower and WC. It can also be converted into a double room (kingsize).
The large sofa in the large living room can be used as a comfortable double bed.
Indoors
On the ground floor, around the courtyard are a kitchen, the living room and the dining room as well as the master suite (1 additional bed possible) with private bathroom.
A staircase leads upstairs where the second suite is located and spreading over 2 communicating rooms (the bedroom and the living room). The living room of the suite has 2 additional beds for children and is leading to the bathroom.
A third single bedroom is available on request (with ensuite shower room).
Outdoors
On the ground floor, the large courtyard with lots of trees and flowers accommodates a swimming pool (7x3m - 1.60m deep) and a pretty bhou (Moroccan outdoor lounge) for lounging while listening to birdsong.
The roof terrace enjoys absolute sunshine and lovely views over the rooftops of the Medina and the Atlas. A covered terrace is available for meals and a second terrace welcomes you for sunbathing.
Staff and services
2 people take care of the riad including Djemila an excellent cook who prepares meals and dedicated concierge.
Dar Z5 can also organise, according to your expectations and budget (anticipated in advance), activities such as
- Your private and personalised ecological "popup" bivouac, simple or luxury and "handmade" (staff, guide, chef, coach, master bedroom, masseuse, botanist, camel ride or quad...). Discovery of Agafay Desert, Atlas, Sahara (oasis, dunes) and beaches.
- Your wellness program at the riad (massages, swimming pool, yoga hatha, yoga vinyasa and coaching).
- Your workshop to discover the biodiversity of plants and birds in the heart of the garden.
For any stay of at least 4 nights, benefit from :
- a discovery lunch in the oasis of the Riad in the heart of the Agafay desert
or
- a signature dinner at the Riad (couscous with vegetables and delicious orange desserts prepared by Jamila)
or
- 4 one-hour massages at the Riad
Location
This oasis in the Medina is close to the Djama el Fnaa square and other places in Marrakech: 15 min. from the airport, 30 sec. shops and restaurants, 2 min. from the souk, 7 min. from Djema el Fnaa, 10 min. conventional supermarkets.
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