This exceptional property, recently featured in a 16 page article published by the magazine, Maisons du Maroc, is situated in the Palmeraie, with fabulous views of the snow covered Atlas Mountains in the distance. Just a short drive from the centre of Marrakech, it is also less than 15 minutes away from three golf courses, the Golf Royal, Palmeraie and Amelkis. The house has been built with respect to local traditions, and the design is one of pure geometric shapes. Every piece of decor or furniture has been specially hand-made in Marrakech, including Tadelakt on the walls, red stones from the l’Ourika valley or brick bejmats on the floors, and wood or metal furniture.The dramatic architectural shape and colours of the villa are visually stunning against the backdrop of the clear blue Marrakech sky, and also at sunrise or sunset.
Set within five acres of private grounds, the property comprises the main villa, with five bedrooms, a guest house with two bedrooms, a clay tennis court, a hamman, gym, massage room, heated swimming pool and a pool house. There are several large terraces, furnished for relaxing and dining outdoors. The swimming pool area is an oasis of peace and relaxation, with a cascade of water pouring into it, as well as a Jacuzzi area. The pool house is equipped with a barbecue and fridge, and is ideal for lunches by the pool. The pool area also has access to wi-fi internet connection and facilities to play music. The large garden is lawned and planted with palm trees, olive, lemon, pomegranate, figs, bananas and apricot trees. There is also a pond in one corner, with ducks and frogs.
Entrance to the property is into a square patio, planted with lemon trees, and leads to the large, pyramidal living room, which opens up to terraces on three sides. There is also a winter dining room and a sitting room with fireplace. The office/TV room is equipped with large screen TV, Bose hi-fi, home cinema and Wireless ADSL internet access, and the property has air conditioning and heating. The bedrooms in the main villa are all over 400 sq. ft. and all have en-suite shower rooms, except the master bedroom which also has a bath tub. The guest house accommodation includes a large living room with glass sliding doors opening to a terrace with views to the pool area. Prices are for rental of the main villa only, and the guest house is available as additional accommodation on request. The property comes with a staff and breakfast is included, with other meals available on request. Minimum stay is 3 nights.
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