Riad
Amirat Al Jamal
33 Rue Fhal Zefritti, Laksour, Marrakech 40000 Morocco Email: mctcalifornia@aol.com |
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Recommended by London Times, New York Times, Delta
Airlines Sky Magazine, and the Wedding Channel
Top Rated in Frommer's Morocco Travel Guide 2013 "This American-owned
riad was once part of an Alaouite palace - the battlement niches
are still in place - and is in a prime but quiet location just
off Jemaa el Fna [the main square] and in the shadow of the
Koutoubia Mosque. Peggy Ward Engh bought and carefully restored
this ocher-colored riad in 2007, and through her personal
touches and determination, has transformed the "Princess of
Beauty" [the riad's name in Arabic] into a very special place.
The large pool in the center courtyard is surrounded by tall,
bird-attracting foliage and sets the tone for luxury. A small
salon - furnished with sacred objets d'art from manager Rachid
Izemreten's Middle Atlas Ait Ourayne tribe, a satellite TV with
DVD, and a large wood-burning fireplace - also includes a
library filled with English-language books and magazines on
religion, Morocco’s architecture and decor, cuisine, and
history. The rooms have all been individually decorated by Peggy
and feature original Moroccan artwork, handmade Moroccan
furniture and bed linens, spot lights for reading, and amenities
such as full length mirrors, bathrobes, wash cloths, and bottled
water. The riad also recycles as much as possible - note the
potpourri and natural cleaning products, such as lemon, salt,
and vinegar. Live-in staff are extremely friendly, hardworking,
college-educated, and English-speaking. Rachid, who speaks
English fluently, is a highly-regarded government-certified
national tour guide, and is partner with Peggy in the tour
company Morocco Custom Travel LLC. Cooking classes with Chef
Hamidou are also available."
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Rachid Izemreten,
Manager | mctcalifornia@aol.com
| Reservations 212 5 24 37 86 53
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