Marrakech City holiday riad rental, Medina with log fire, air con, internet access, telephone

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Riad Porte Royale (riad)

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West of the beautiful Mosque of Sidi-bel-Abbes, patron saint of Marrakech, Riad Porte Royale is a traditional 'riad' or courtyard house. It is sited in a friendly residential quarter of hidden mansions, palaces and boutique hotels, which has an authentic feel, and is ideal for the discerning visitor.

Near the ramparts, it is easily accessible by car, but only a few minutes stroll from fine restaurants and the hurly-burly of the tourist trail that leads to nearby monuments and along the colourful souks to Djemma el Fna square.

Dating back to around 1750, Riad Porte Royale has five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Restored by master craftsmen, traditional finishes enhance the clean lines, and features such as the thick walls have been retained. In the luminous courtyard, the plunge pool mirrors the dramatic portico and the ancient 'porte royale.' Standing nearby, a single grapefruit tree adds to a sense of harmony and tranquillity.

Textiles, rugs, and objets d'art from the old caravan routes of Asia and Africa accent the white bedrooms. Elsewhere, there are several corners to relax in, from the b'hou off the courtyard, to the upstairs loggia with its fireplace and pretty window arches, or the tent on the roof terrace with a view of nearby palms.

View up to roof terrace	Across the Courtyard
Relax with breakfast on the roof terrace	Plunge Pool and Salon at Night

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The Marrakech / Essaouira / Marrakech Region

"It is the most lovely spot in the whole world." So said Winston S. Churchill to Franklin D. Roosevelt about Marrakech in 1943. Its is easy to agree, as the location of this 1000 year-old city has something for everyone.

At an altitude of over 1000 metres, Rose Red Marrakech is backdropped by the shimmering snowcapped Atlas in the winter, when the dry climate invariably brings blue skies and warm days, but chilly desert nights, and the chance of rain. For those that like real heat and wonderful evenings for alfresco dining, summer is a must, whilst autumn and spring are considered the best temperatures of all.

From this legendary oasis there are day excursions trekking in the HIgh Atlas, to the fertile Ourika Valley, the OIgane gorges, the waterfalls at Ouzoud and 'Le Barrage', a large lake with swimming and sports facilities. Even the pretty blue and white beach resort of Essaouira, made famous by Hendrix's 'Castle's made of Sand' and Orson Wells' 'Othelo' is a just two and half hours drive by road. And Marrakech is also the ideal springboard for a few days over the Atlas to Ouarzazate and the desert.

Marrakech City / Medina area

Although Marrakech is in a rapidly developing country, it remains an exotic city and still retains its cultural and historic charms, rarely failing to cast a heady spell over the visitor. There are sights, smells and sounds you may never have known before. It is not for those who want to lie on a lounger all day, though that is an option. It's for those who thirst for new experiences, new people and new possessions!

Take a break from the shopping in the souks and drink mint tea in the fifteenth century Dar Cherifa, now a literary café and gallery. Visit the mesmeric Jardin Majorelle and its exquisite museum of Islamic art. Enjoy boulevard life in the modern town, Guéliz. Or tour the ramparts in a horse-drawn calèche. At night choose from a fabulous range of restaurants, or simply eat at the food stalls in Djemma al Fna square by the jugglers, musicians and storytellers, with the floodlit Koutoubia minaret a dramatic backdrop. In Marrakech, no day is ever the same!

Other popular places to visit are:

Sidi Bel Abbès Shrine,
Ben Youssef Medersa
The Koubba Al Badiyin
The Musée de Marrakech
Dar Tiskiwin
Dar Si Said Museum
The Bahia Palace
The Al Badi Place
The Saadian tombs
The Tanneries

Furthermore, just twenty minutes from the riad are three golf courses and we can arrange horseriding and access to pools at hotels.

How to get there

Flights are available from London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Paris and Madrid with one or more of the following airlines.

GB Airways (BA) http://www.ba.com
Royal Air Maroc http://www.royalairmaroc.com
Atlas-blue.com http://www.atlas-blue.com
Easyjet.com http://www.easyjet.com
Ryanair.com http://www.ryanair.com
Thomson Fly http://www.thomsonfly.com
Air France http://www.airfrance.com
Corsair http://www.corsair.fr/corsair/
Iberia http://www.iberia.com
Air Europa http://www.aireuropa.com
KLM http://www.klm.com

We will be happy to arrange a taxi to meet you at the airport. The price is included in the property rental.

Activities near Marrakech City

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The three first floor bedrooms have reversible air-conditioning.
The linen is fine Egyptian cotton.
There is a safe for personal effects.

Further details

Riad Porte Royale has an English speaking manager who is available to help arrange excursions, book restaurants and give general advice.

Our housekeeper is an excellent cook and can prepare lunch or dinner for a reasonable price given twelve hours notice.

We can liaise with neighbouring riads if you have a group over ten people, and are experienced in hosting dinners for 20 or more people, accompanied by Moroccan musicians.

Conditions

The house is ideal for a family holiday but please note that the pool is unattended and children should be supervised at all times.

Smoking is not permitted inside.

We apologize, but we do not accept pets... though we have two tortoises, Hullabaloo and Rocket, staying on a long term let.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
ALL YEAR	5 Dec 09	19 Dec 10	1600£ 1,600	280280	280280	Flexible
Christmas/New Year	19 Dec 10	5 Jan 11	1920£ 1,920	320320	320320	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The riad may be booked on a room by room basis from £150 for the three nights.

The entire riad may be booked for a minimum of three nights. This is a rental with a housekeeper/cook and house-manager.

If there are less than ten in the party, a discount will be given.

The riad can also be booked on a room by room basis.

Long lets considered, price by arrangement.

Airport pickup charged at cost.

Water, coffee, tea and Moroccan patisserie is complementary.

Payment by bank transfer in British pounds or euros, or cash on arrival. The balance of any stay can also be paid by Visa or Mastercard in Marrakech, though we add 4% to the price to help cover the Moroccan bank charges for this service.

Guestbook for Riad Porte Royale

'Wonderful Riad, beautifully clean, great breakfasts and top hospitality.' LH. Dorset.

'What a fantastic place to stay, an oasis in the storm that is Marrakech. Meant to stay three days and stayed for 5, wish it could have been more. Will be back.' CM & CW. London.

'Thanks for a wonderful stay. You have both looked after us so well. We will miss your cooking Hajiba!' SG. Edinburgh.

'We had an amazing time, both Mohamed and Hajiba were informative, fantastic hosts. The Riad is beautiful (a real gem!) and we were quick to refer the place to many of our friends considering visiting Marrakech. I look forward to returning one day and will definitely stay at Porte Royale.' LP. London.

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