Arabian Nights

36 Villa des Orangers is a traditional Moroccan riad (townhouse) built in the 1930s by a judge of Marrakech who lived there until 1998. Subsequently, Pascal and Veronique Beherec discovered the house during a short trip to the city and it was love at first sight! They have created an intimate haven of peace located near the bustling souks of Marrakech with 30 rooms and suites arranged on two levels around four verdant open-sky patios with water fountains surrounded by galleries of chiseled plaster and a garden. There are also four lounges with fireplaces, two dining rooms serving gastronomic fare from the hand of Chef Jean Claude Orly, three massage cabins, a Moroccan traditional hammam, a beauty centre, a fitness club, a decoration boutique, a cinema and bar. Free wireless internet connection is available throughout the property. For a boutique property of this size it has amazing facilities that puts it in a league of its own and a worthy member of Relais & Chateaux. Villa des Orangers Place Ben Tachfine, Marrakech, Morocco Riad Fès Fès, Morocco Riad Fes, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is the only place in the Fes medina that has all the trappingss of a proper five-star hotel, without compromising the magic of riad living. The hotel is made up of five of the city’s most noble houses interconnected by marble staircases and candlelit corridors, each with its own distinctive character. 30 rooms in various categories range from a Deluxe room on the roof with the added advantage of a sheltered private terrace to the Royal Suite with a 150 square-metre terrace looking over the medina, a private living room, exquisite Islamic architectural details and a sparkling chandelier. There are two pools together with a well appointed spa and hamman. Dining options range from snack fare to fine dining at L’Ambre Restaurant.

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