Riad Farnatchi

Marrakech, Morocco

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Stay at Riad Farnatchi

Farnatchi was converted by the current owners father, an award winning British hotelier, who spent two years turning the first three riads into a holiday home for his friends and family. He only decided to change it to its current use when he realised that his commitments elsewhere were going to mean that the house would have lain empty for long periods. Riad Farnatchi now has the feel of a beautiful, highly individual, private house, but the facilities and service of a world class 5 star boutique hotel.

Raid Farnatchi has 9 luxury suites of varying styles. All suites have hand made beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning, central heating, satellite TV, Bose iPod docks, on-demand movies, stereo CD players, direct dial phones, WIFI and stunning interiors.

The furniture, whilst fabulously designed, is also comfortable

possibly a first amongst riads in the Medina. The bedrooms have adjustable lighting that can be both romantic and practical, rather than one or the other.

The public areas on the ground floor are a collection of traditionally proportioned rooms and hous (covered sitting areas with one side open to an internal courtyard) that allow guests to either meet together in groups or to find their own private corner. In addition, every room has at least one private sitting area.

Quite uniquely, almost every piece of furniture has been specially designed and made for Riad Farnatchi in Marrakech. The style reflects a fascinating fusion of traditional Moroccan and modern European design. It is unmistakably Moroccan and exotic whilst being supremely comfortable and practical.

Why we love it

Twenty members of staff to nine suites so excellent 5 star service
All the suites are 50 square meters or bigger
There is a huge range of activities and experiences for all ages

Facilities

Air conditioning

Child Friendly

Swimming pool

Gym / Fitness

Spa / Hammam

Diving

Beach

Room Service

Restaurant

Experiences

Garden Tour

Discover the acres of manicured gardens and vineyards on a tour with the lodge's head gardener, as well as visiting the vegetable garden.

Cooking Class

Spend an afternoon with one of the lodge's chefs to learn how to recreate some of the delicious food using the lodge's homegrown produce.

Spa

Relax body and soul by treating yourself to a massage using all-natural New Zealand essential oils, filled with health benefits.

Wine Tasting

Visit the lodge's wine shack to taste a selection of the region's best wines, matched to your tastes by the onsite sommelier.

Chef's Bench

Enjoy dinner with a show by snagging the Chef's Bench table, with an intimate view into the kitchen to watch the lodge's chefs cooking your dinner.

Biking

Cycle along the endless stretch of coast along the Marlborough Sounds, dotted with what are considered some of the best trails in the country.

Tennis

Challenge your friends and family to a competitive game of tennis out on the grass courts - the perfect way to spend some time in the sun.

Swimming Pool

Soak up the sunshine or swim some laps in the heated outdoors pool, peacefully secluded amongst the lodge's acres of garden.

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Alison

The Palais de L’O was extremely comfortable with absolutely charming and very helpful staff. We had a lovely week, which ticked all the boxes, thank you so much for all your hard work. Also when I got home this afternoon, resting on top of the inevitable pile of bills was a parcel containing a lovely Garden Mint candle, thank you so much, what a lovely and much appreciated surprise.