Villa Des Orangers
Marrakech, Morocco
Why we love it
The Villa des Orangers is an intimate haven of peace located near the bustling souks of Marrakech with 27 rooms and suites arranged on two levels around three verdant open-sky patios with water fountains surrounded by galleries of chiseled plaster and a garden.
The Villa des Orangers is a riad, it is a traditional Moroccan townhouse built round a courtyard. Riads are usually constructed on different stories not necessarily floors and therefore have many stairs and no lift. The Villa des Orangers makes no exception to this tradition and most of the rooms and suites have stepsto go up to the bedroom as is the case for duplex suites, or to the bathroom as in one of the deluxe rooms, but also in all rooms and suites with a rooftop terrace or balcony.
The hotel has three swimming pools: a rooftop one with a nice view of the nearby Koutoubia mosque and the Atlas Mountains; a large swimming pool situated in the garden and a small one in the private riad, which has two suites and a solarium.
There are also three lounges with fireplaces, two dining rooms, three massage cabins, a Moroccan traditional hammam, a beauty centre, a fitness club and a decoration boutique. Free wireless internet connection is available in the lounges and courtyards.
Discover the acres of manicured gardens and vineyards on a tour with the lodge's head gardener, as well as visiting the vegetable garden.
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.
Relax body and soul by treating yourself to a massage using all-natural New Zealand essential oils, filled with health benefits.
Visit the lodge's wine shack to taste a selection of the region's best wines, matched to your tastes by the onsite sommelier.
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.
Cycle along the endless stretch of coast along the Marlborough Sounds, dotted with what are considered some of the best trails in the country.
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.
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.
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR