Villas in Marrakech

Marrakech, a city where history and culture tangle with gorgeous architecture and vivid colours, a feast for the senses that everyone has to experience at least once in their lifetimes. Medina is indubitably the top spot to rent a villa during your stay in Marrakech. A labyrinth of winding alleys and narrow streets, it is the historic heart of this ancient city. Quiet and safe Chrifia, located south of the centre, is a great option for families or anyone looking to rent a villa who wants to be close to all the city has to offer, but to be able to come home to the relative tranquillity of suburban Marrakech.

The villas in Marrakech are simply spectacular and the prices eye watering, but in a good way! You can find many riad properties in and around the town, which are traditional Moroccan houses, with two or more stories around an Andalusian-style courtyard that houses a fountain. Expect a swimming pool set in landscaped gardens among olive trees and bougainvilliers, and in some properties a housemaid who cleans and cooks your Moroccan meals throughout your stay! Smaller groups can choose from one of many villas in the town, many of which have a communal pool.

Marrakech is undoubtedly one of the world’s great shopping cities. You could spend days here doing nothing but browsing its shops and markets for its myriad gorgeous souvenirs. Moroccan markets, or Souks, are impossibly exotic, affording an alluring sensory experience. Haggling is the name of the game here, as you browse through wonderful multicoloured carpets, silk kaftans, spices, antiques, lanterns and jewellery!

An unforgettable destination for romantic couples, Marrakech is jam packed with activities and sights for romantic couples. Explore the souks with your partner and buy each chimerical mementos to remember your time together, eat in one of the city’s many opulent restaurants, with views across medieval Medina. Then watch the sun go down from a roof terrace as you admire the striking Koutoubia Mosque and listen to the call to prayer fluttering through the evening sky.

With the arrival of budget airlines to Marrakech, the city has transformed into a leading international tourist destination. Situated in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and close to the Sahara Desert, it is a wonderful base for tours into Morocco’s stunning nature. It is also a short hop from the Atlantic Coast, with its laid-back vibes and legendary surf.

Get an insight into the enormous wealth of the kings of times gone by, as you discover the ruins of Badi Palace’s stables, dungeons and the courtyard pavilions, and feel the splendour of the palace’s past in its medieval courtyard.

The most popular image on Marrakech postcards is that of Menara Gardens. This is Marrakech residents’ favourite park and is a great place to take a time-out from the madness of the city centre and watch the local enjoy their leisure time.

A caleche ride by horse and carriage is a superb way to explore the sights and sounds of Marrakech from both sides of its ancient walls. You will be led by a local guide who will offer a wealth of fascinating local knowledge.

Beeline to Gueliz or Hivernage for the city’s most happening night-time hotspots. Pacha nightclub is the number one club in the city, with two supremely comfortable lounge areas, and a huge dance hall where world-famous DJs spin their disks until sunrise!

What better way could there be to iron out your worries and fully immerse your entire being in your holiday in Marrakech than a day at a Moroccan hammam? Steam baths, scrubs and massages are an institution in Morocco, and a day spent at a hammam is a day you will never forget!

Musee des Confluences is probably the most beautiful building in Medina, amazing for its intricate detail, with coffered cedar ceilings, geometric tiling, stucco worked into elaborate floral motifs. It is home to an art collection exploring the intersection of eastern and western cultures, and Marrakech’s best coffee shop!

Marrakech consists of two parts: ancient Medina and a modern European district. Medina is the tourist hub of the city, laced with narrow lanes and hundreds of local, independent shops bursting at the seams with character, whilst the European district (Gueliz) is home to high-class restaurants, major brands and international fast-food chains. For posh Marrakech, check out Hivernage, home to the rich and famous, with the infrastructure (and prices!) to match!