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 in Morocco.
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 - Spa :
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).
Note: the house is equipped with a very good Wi-fi system. Since May 2023, optic fibre is operational.
Outdoors
On the ground floor, the large courtyard with lots of trees and flowers accommodates a swimming pool (7x3m - 1.60m deep) (can be heated in the winter) and a pretty bhou (Moroccan outdoor lounge) for lounging while listening to birdsong. The pool is heated from November to April by solar panels (27°c).
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.
The swimming pool can be heated from November to April (on request and at extra cost).
Dar Z5 can also organise, according to your expectations and budget (advance booking required), activities such as
- A 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.
- A wellness program at the riad (massages, swimming pool, yoga hatha, yoga vinyasa, yoga flow, aqua yoga and coaching).
- A workshop to discover the biodiversity of plants and birds in the heart of the garden.
Special offer:
- If you book 4 meals at the Riad (excluding breakfast), 1 meal will be offered.
- If you book 2 massages at €40, massages from the 3rd will be €35.
- Dunes Rouges discovery offer.
Location
This oasis in the Medina is close to the Djama el Fnaa square and other places in Marrakech: 15 minutes from the airport, 30 seconds shops and restaurants, 2 minutes from the souk, 7 minutes from Djema el Fnaa, 10 minutes from conventional supermarkets.
La végétation est un plus qui permet d'avoir de la fraicheur en plein été, ainsi que la piscine qui est grande pour un Riad.
La cuisinière était très serviable et nous a régalé avec ses petits déjeuners et un couscous.
Le Riad est très bien situé pour se promener dans la Médina et le souk à pieds.
Le service de conciergerie de Villanovo est très appréciable et a su répondre à nos attentes ( réservation de restaurant, de taxi, de transfert depuis l'aéroport...)