Located nearby the circuit de la Palmeraie of Marrakesh, Dar El Ferh is a property built on a 1 hectare land in the Palmeraie, with all facilities and comfort. With its pool, the tennis court and the superb roof terrace overlooking the palm forest and the Atlas Mountains, this property will provide you with a charming and luxurious experience of the Palmeraie of Marrakesh.

Designed by architect Elie Mouyal, the villa interior has been constructed alongside the traditional Moroccan "bourgeoise" architecture, with three main areas: the main living room, a traditional Moroccan living room and a dining room. The main living area, decorated in a chic Oriental style with Tadelakt (the traditional hand made marble like surface) and Orientalist paintings, converge onto a 25 meter swimming pool, a mature garden and the tennis court.

ACCOMMODATION

Like the main living-room, the air-conditioned Master bedroom, also on the ground floor, is decorated in glowing, jewel-like colours of turquoise, gold and pink, the walls a fine example of the Moroccan art of ‘Tadelakt”, a hand-made glaze including crushed eggshells amongst its ingredients. The other five bedrooms, all also air-conditioned and with en suite bathrooms, are mostly located on the first floor.

FOOD AND DINING

The Dining Room has a traditional feel. Guests will discover the Moroccan Cuisine Nouvelle, or fat free Moroccan cuisine. The chefs have also a good knowledge of international cuisine, including European and Asian, and you can diversify your menus with international cuisine if you wish.

FACILITIES

Include air-conditioning, children's play area, hammam, private pool, sauna, maid service, cook, cook's assistant, airport transfer, and waiter. The villa also has an office with telephone and fax, and in the roof top (the rooms are primarily in the first floor), a superb terrace with views on the Palmeraie and the snow-covered Atlas mountains.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

Try golfing, at the 3 nearby Golf courses; Guests can go horse riding at Palmeraie.

Morocco offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, trekking and camping trips. One of the most popular treks in the High Atlas is the ascent of Jebel Toubkal North Africa’s highest peak. The Toubkal area is about a one-hour drive from Marrakech and the usual starting point for this trek is the picturesque village of Imlil. Trekking is possible all year round.

A visit to Djemaa el-Fna and the Souqs is a must for every visitor. If hassle and haggle isn't your cup of mint tea, the city's architecture, museums, palace and tombs will sooth you. Finally, ease your aching limbs at one of the hot and steamy hammans.

The valley of Ouergha to the north of Fès is also famed for its Souks and Morocco’s most celebrated gathering of riders. Meknes, whose old town is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, also has a wonderful souk. Tangier has a picturesque market called the Grand Socco.

GETTING THERE

Dar El Farah is 15 minutes drive from Marrakech-Menara Airport.

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Climate: Marrakesh and the interior of Morocco can become stiflingly hot in summer, easily exceeding 40°C (104°F). Even in winter, the lowlands can be hot during the day, with the mercury hitting 30°C (86°F), but temperatures drop quickly in the evening.

Language: Arabic and Tamazight.

Currency: Moroccan Dirham (DH).

Electricity: 127/220V 50HzHz.

Time Zone: GMT/UTC GMT/UTC ().

Country Dialing Code: +212