Stylish, Relaxing 18th Century Riad Porte Royale with Staff and Pool
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Location
Car: Not Necessary
Marrakech is an exotic city, famous for its monuments such as the Medersa of Ben Youssef, Bahia Palace, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, kaleidoscopic souks and Djemma El Fna square with its acrobats, storytellers and snake charmers. There is also Gueliz, the new town with the magical Majorelle Garden, boulevard cafes and trendy shops and restaurants. A few minutes away is the Palmaraie, with designer swimming pools, and a choice of golf courses. The Atlas mountains, the cataracts at the Ourika Valley, the lake at Lalla Takerkoust and the arty seaside town of Essaouria are a day trip away. For the more adventurous an overnight trip to the Kasbahs and Oases of the south is possible.
Other Activities: Sightseeing, shopping, restaurants
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: Born in London and grew up in Washington DC and Hampshire UK. After doing a PhD in Glasgow on planning and architecture in Algeria, I worked in Saudi Arabia, Oxford and Porto where I now live, and write fiction.
Why the Owner Chose Diour Jdad, Marrakesh, Morocco:
After travelling in North Africa, it was a wonderful chance to restore a traditional riad to its full glory in a UN World Heritage city. The courtyard used to host neighbourhood weddings, so has a very positive atmosphere. The area is just on the fringe of the tourist trail, so has a community feeling and gives an insight to daily Moroccan life, whilst being just minutes from major monuments, the souks, and famous restaurants such as Dar Yacout. It is also very easy to access.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
I was captivated by the large courtyard set below street level which meant it had been unchanged for centuries, and the sun throwing silhouettes of the ogive arches across the first floor loggia. Dilapidated though it was, it had a magical or 'zen' feel to it.
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Photos
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![The Courtyard]()
The Courtyard
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![The Douriya Bedroom reached by a 'secret' staircase]()
The Douriya Bedroom reached by a 'secret' staircase
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![The Ibn Battuta Room with a window screen from Rajasthan and old Chinese cabinet]()
The Ibn Battuta Room with a window screen from Rajasthan and old Chinese cabinet
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![The Baluchi Room]()
The Baluchi Room
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![The salon off the courtyard]()
The salon off the courtyard
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![The Loggia, a perfect place to get together or for a pre-dinner drink!]()
The Loggia, a perfect place to get together or for a pre-dinner drink!
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![Bird'e eye view of part of the rooof terrace and courtyard and the hi-tech canopy.]()
Bird'e eye view of part of the rooof terrace and courtyard and the hi-tech canopy.
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![There are six sun beds on terrace, three of which are adjustable]()
There are six sun beds on terrace, three of which are adjustable
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![A shop the the colourful souks]()
A shop the the colourful souks
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![The serene Medersa]()
The serene Medersa
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![Riad Porte Royale at Night]()
Riad Porte Royale at Night
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![The Kilim Room]()
The Kilim Room
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![The African Room, with masks and door from Mali, featured in a magazine]()
The African Room, with masks and door from Mali, featured in a magazine
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![The 'b'hou' off the courtyard, a perfect corner for reading or chatting]()
The 'b'hou' off the courtyard, a perfect corner for reading or chatting
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![A view of the traditional Moroccan salon—the tensile strength of palm trunks dictate its width!]()
A view of the traditional Moroccan salon—the tensile strength of palm trunks dictate its width!
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![View from the courtyard to roof terrace]()
View from the courtyard to roof terrace
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![Relax with mint tea on the roof terrace.]()
Relax with mint tea on the roof terrace.
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![The Souks]()
The Souks
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![A mysterious lane]()
A mysterious lane
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![A cataract in the Ourika Valley. We can also organise day trips to the Atlas.]()
A cataract in the Ourika Valley. We can also organise day trips to the Atlas.
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