Marrakech City holiday home rental, Medina with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, DVD

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Dar Azure (house)

Home description

Dar Azure is a charming riad-style house, located in a quiet street in the Kasbah area of the Medina, close to the historic Royal Palace and Saadian Tombs, and is only a short walk away from the lively souks that surround the famous Djemma el Fna Square. The house is easily accessible by taxi right up to the door.

Dar Azure has recently been completely renovated to a high standard, offering all modern comforts, such as air-conditioning and heating, yet still retains many traditonal features. It is a perfect retreat for a family or for a small group of friends, where they can enjoy comfortable, stylish surroundings, alfresco dining in the courtyard, or just relax and soak up the sun on the attractive roof-terrace. Dar Azure is available for exclusive rental, allowing guests to enjoy the house to themselves with complete privacy.
Owned and managed by a friendly English/French speaking team,who have had many years' experience working in and travelling around Morocco, they can provide you with useful tips and information either before or during your stay.

Roof-terrace, pergola and sun-loungers	Courtyard
Salon	Koutoubia bedroom onto courtyard

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The Marrakech region

Just a 3.5 hour flight away, Morocco is one of the closest countries to the UK, where you can experience a completely different culture and a fascinating way of life. Marrakech in the south of the country, grew up as trading centre between Africa and the West, where the caravanserai (camel trains) stopped after travelling over the Atlas Mountains to trade their spices, silver and carpets.

As an Imperial City, where the King has one of his palaces, Marrakech abounds in ornate monuments,mosques, interesting museums, mansions and exotic gardens. But Marrakech is all about variety - there are snake charmers, storytellers and acrobats in the famous Djemma el Fna Square, fascinating souks (markets) to visit where you can shop and barter to you drop, as well as sophisticated shops in the French quarter of Gueliz. hustle and bustle of the city,

You can eat simply at one of the many stalls on the Square, enjoy a Moroccan feast in a Pacha's palace with bellydancing or eat at one of the many reasonably-priced cafes around town. If you fancy a swim and a meal, then there are country clubs just outside of town where you can sunbathee and soak up the sun.

When you have had enough excitment for one day and wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the city,
then you can retreat to the calm and tranquility of Dar Azure to rest and relax on the terrace. Dar Azure is situated close to the Royal Palace in the Kasbah area of the Medina, which is one of the more secure areas of the Medina.

With its idyllic location, set against the back-drop of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, its enviable sunny climate, and its vibrant colourful Medina, Marrakech makes an interesting and exciting destination at almost any time of year.

It also makes an ideal base for visiting the nearby magnificent Atlas Mountains, the charming Ourika Valley and the fascinating fishing port and wide sandy beaches of Essaouira.

Marrakech City / Medina area

Monuments: Koutoubia Tower, Bahia and Badi Palaces, Ben Youssef Merdersa
Museums: Dar Si Said, Marrakech Museum
Gardens:Majorelle (Yves St Laurent) Garden, Menara Gardens
Art Galleries: Matisse, Lawrence Arnott
Shops: souks in the Medina, Gueliz for interesting specialist shops
Restaurants: to suit all budgets
Clubs/bars: many

Day Excursions to the Berber villages of the nearby Ourika Valley or Atlas Mountains, day trips to the pretty seaside fishing port and beach resort of Essaouira.

How to get there

Direct flights from the UK to Marrakech Menara Airport takes approximately 3.5 hours.

Dar Azure is situated 5km from the airport ( about a 15min drive). Car hire is not necessary and we can arrange on request for a chauffeur to pick you up from the airport and vice versa.

Cheap flights operated by Easyjet, Atlas Blue, Ryanair and Royal Air Maroc from Gatwick, Luton and Heathrow Airports and by Thomsonfly from Manchester.

Also many 'no frills' flights operate direct to Marrakech from the rest of Europe.

Please note that the earlier you book your flights the cheaper the cost will be.

Please note that the earlier you book your flights the cheaper the cost will be.

Activities near Marrakech City

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Dar Azure has been stylishly refurbished to provide spacious accommodation and all modern comforts, yet it retains all its traditional features. The 3 spacious en-suite bedrooms are built around the pretty central courtyard with mosaics, fountain and palm trees, where breakfast is served by Khadija. This is a relaxaxing affair with a mixture of freshly baked croissants,Moroccan pancakes and bread, with jams and honey, yoghurt, freshly-squeezed orange juice, tea or coffee. There is a well-equipped kitchen off the courtyard, as well as a comfortable salon with open fire-place, satellite TV, DVD, music centre and wifi.

Accommodation is flexible and the 3 bedrooms can be made up; either as 2 double bedrooms and one twin-bedded room (with extra sofa bed) or 2 twin-bedded rooms (one with exotra sofa bed) and one double-bedded room).

Further details outdoors:
Dar Azure has a particularly pleasant flower-filled roof-terrace with sunbeds and seating under a pergola - the ideal place to relax with a glass of chilled wine and soak up the wonderful Moroccan sunshine. Swimming and superb Spa faciilities (hammam, massage and beauty treatments are available at a nearby hotel (at extra cost).

Further details

Children are welcome as part of a whole house booking on the understanding that parents accept full responsibility for their safety and any damage that is caused. A sofa bed is available for a 3rd child or adult in Menara room, at an additional charge of £25 per night to include breakfast (no charge for child under 10 years).
Also no charge for 5th and 6th child if under 10 years.

Conditions

Refundable £200 security deposit required with final balance, which will be refunded in full immediately after departure, subject to no breakages or damage.

Guests must ensure that they have adequate travel insurance.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Entire riad for 6 persons	13 Jun 08	1 Jul 08	1080£ 1,080	180180	180180	2 Nights
	1 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	900£ 900	150150	150150	2 Nights
	1 Sep 08	21 Dec 08	1080£ 1,080	180180	180180	2 Nights
	21 Dec 08	7 Jan 09	1200£ 1,200	200200	200200	4 Nights
	7 Jan 09	1 Mar 09	900£ 900	150150	150150	2 Nights
	1 Mar 09	13 Jun 09	1080£ 1,080	180180	180180	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Entire riad 2 - 4 persons	13 Jun 08	1 Jul 08	720£ 720	120120	120120	2 Nights
	1 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	660£ 660	110110	110110	2 Nights
	1 Sep 08	21 Dec 08	720£ 720	120120	120120	2 Nights
	21 Dec 08	7 Jan 09	900£ 900	150150	150150	4 Nights
	7 Jan 09	1 Mar 09	660£ 660	110110	110110	2 Nights
	1 Mar 09	13 Jun 09	720£ 720	120120	120120	3 Nights

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

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

Extra for 7th person on sofabed sharing the twin-bedded room is £25 per person a night.

Weekly rates (7 night stays) include one night free, except over Christmas and New Year period

Special offers (4th night free) available on request for short mid-week breaks during the off-peak season.

Payment by cheque, bank transfer, cash or Paypal.

Availability

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Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/60928

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Name:	Jacqueline Kelly
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