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"An eccentric and stylish little riad with plenty of quirks, friendly and homely, that channels the soul of sixties Marrakech."
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"A stroll from the medina, contemporary style lines meet traditional architecture in this riad of neutral colours and clean lines."
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"A sensitively restored 17th-century townhouse, just across from the Royal Palace, with chic interior design by Charles Boccara."
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"A classic Marrakechi riad, small and intimate with just three rooms, a suite, a stylish courtyard and a sumptuous hammam."
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"Sister to Riads 12 and 72, this riad is the least traditional sibling, taking an imaginative Italian minimalist style as its design cue."
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"Stylish and super-luxe, this riad blends innovative and traditional design from award-winning British hotelier."
Riad Farnatchi is located in the oldest area of Marrakech’s medina near the Ben Youssef Medersa and just around the corner from the hip restaurant Foundouk. Two years of total renovation have transformed three riads (traditional Moroccan houses built around an internal courtyard) into a luxury riad of only nine suites, complimented by various salons, a dining room, a hammam, extensive roof terraces and a green pool.
The facilities
The pool – half sunken and half raised – at this luxury riad is a soothing emerald green presence with a fountain at one end, and a powerful underwater jet streams. Alternatively, the white marble hammam is at the disposal of guests every afternoon, where traditional Moroccan spa treatments are used–with argan oil, argile and ghasoul.
A traditional breakfast is served either in your room, on your balcony, by the pool, in the b’hou, or by the majorelle blue walls of the roof terraces. Nearly everything is homemade, from the Berber bread to the orange-cinnamon jam. Riad Farnatchi’s Berber cook can prepare Moroccan cuisine for lunch and dinner, but notice is needed in advance so that the fresh ingredients can be bought at the market. If there is no minibar in your room, you need only call and your drink will arrive with Moroccan pastries or pre-dinner canapés. Mint tea and coffee are also available at the luxury riad throughout the day.
The rooms
The décor at Riad Farnatchi is sometimes surprising – rough Moroccan fabrics, well-chosen rugs and local art are somewhat out of kilter with the sleek minimalism of the furnishings. The beds are very comfortable and very, very big. There are no twin beds, making Riad Farnatchi more suited to couples.
Every modern amenity – TV, DVD, CD, telephone, internet points, air conditioning and proper central heating are carefully concealed at this luxury riad. All except one room has stylish fireplaces, each individually designed. Each suite has a sumptuous ensuite bathroom with deep marble baths and dousing showers with Molton Brown products.
“Nothing is too much trouble (for the staff), whether you want a balloon trip over the desert or a roof-top dinner a deux.” The Telegraph 07
“Its five large suites shriek luxury — rain showers, flat screens, all topped off with super-slick service.” The Times 06
This hotel is suited to couples.
"101 Best Hotels," Tatler 07
Families are welcome at the hotel. There is a babysitting service if needed, and the hotel restaurant is happy to prepare a children's meal upon request. They can provide a baby cot in the room for children up to 2 years old, but do not have extra beds for older children.
Traditional Moroccan meals are served in the location of your choice.
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