Riad Villa El Arsa
Situated just five minutes from the main square of the Marrakech Medina, Riad Villa El Arsa offers the ultimate haven from the magnetic frenzy of Djemma El Fna. Through its unimposing wooden door, guests find themselves in a light open-roofed courtyard, fringed with banana trees. Here you can relax and refresh yourself with the locally sourced mint tea in an atmosphere of complete tranquility and calm. With sun loungers on the terrace and a plunge pool, you’ll have little trouble unwinding and soaking up the incredible atmosphere at Riad Villa El Arsa.
Well established in Marrakech, Riad Villa El Arsa has preserved its original features and architecture with spacious tadlakt bathrooms , high painted ceilings and tall antique wooden doors. Comfort, cleanliness and elegance in design are paramount to the Riad, which is overseen by English-speaking Moroccan staff, who are on hand to help guests with any questions or arrangements of travel.
BEDROOMS
The 4 double air-conditioned /heated bedrooms are ranged around the first floor galleried area
Each well-appointed room has its own unique bathroom, with either a deep set bath or expansive shower carved into the tadlakt (ancient Moroccan technique used to plaster the walls of palaces and hammams). Meanwhile, the bedrooms themselves exude a simple charm, with the light from Moroccan stained-glass lanterns dancing on the white walls.
Room 1.(best double with beautiful painted ceiling)
Bathroom 1
Room 2
Bathroom 2
Room 3 (twin or triple)
Bathroom 3
Room 4
Bathroom 4
MOROCCAN CUISINE
During your stay you will be looked after by the Riad Villa El Arsa staff. Breakfast is included and is served either in the courtyard or on the terrace. A traditional Moroccan dinner is available by arrangement (by 11am for dinner on the same evening at 180dh a head); the staff are more than happy to cook for you and enjoy the opportunity to introduce you to the delights of Moroccan cuisine. Otherwise, the Riad is located just five minutes away from the main square of Djemaa el Fna where you will find a number of restaurants, cafes and food stalls.
RATES
Prices are from 700 to 950 dirhams and are based on 2 people in a room. Price for a triple room available on request. There is a supplement at Christmas, New year and Easter.
Arrangements can be made to meet you at the airport and lead you to Riad Villa El Arsa at a cost of 150 dirham for two people. This is advisable as it can be a little difficult to find on your first visit.
CELEBRATIONS AND EXCLUSIVITY
Riad Villa El Arsa offers the ideal location for a house-party. With a drawing room (with open fire), a courtyard, a roof-top terrace enjoying views to the snow-capped Atlas mountains and split into two levels, and a ‘snug’ on the roof (also with open fire and the ideal place to enjoy drinks and sheesha as the sun goes down), guests can revel in the Riad’s exclusivity. Meanwhile, the staff will be on hand to help with any arrangements, including dinner celebrations with musicians. Price available on request.
EXCURSIONS
Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains (day trips or overnight stays) can be arranged with experienced and reliable guides who will organise transfer to and from the Riad.This can be booked in advance or through the staff when you arrive in MarrakechTrips to the Desert or Atlantic coast can also be arranged through us. Information available on request.
AMENINITIES
Facilities include:
-En-suite bathrooms
-Air conditioning
-Complimentary wi-fi
-Complimentary breakfast
-Plunge Pool with towels
-Sun Loungers on roof terrace
-Communal areas: courtyard, drawing room, roof-top terrace and roof-top ‘snug’
-English-speaking staff on hand to help with arrangements (eg excursions, dinner, airport transfer)
SITUATION
Riad villa el Arsa is in the heart of the medina in the desirable quartier of Kennaria. Both Place Jamma El F’na and the ‘prefecture parking’ ( Palais Bahia) are excellent drop off points for taxis.
Directions .From Cafe de France on Djemaa el-Fna take the first right, Rue des Banques, which becomes Riad Zitoun el-Jedid. Walk south, take first left under brick arch and first left again. Walk along alley; cross small crossroads and take first right.
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