Domaine de l'Akhdar

Luxury villas on the outskirts of Marrakech

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Location: Marrakech
Nearest Town: Marrakech, 12 km (8 miles)
Nearest Airport: Marrakech, 20 km (12 miles)
Number of Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
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Valentine Villa is one of a small group of villas on Domaine de l'Akhdar that is available for exclusive rental just a short distance from the hub of activity that is the Marrakech medina - near enough to be within easy range for exploring it, and far enough away to settle down in your own peaceful haven. The villa consists of 3 double rooms each with an en-suite bathroom set within the 9 acres of olive groves that make up the ‘domaine', closed off from the outside world.
Domaine Akhdar villa, Marrakesh
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As well as a marvellous view of the Atlas Mountains (about an hour's drive away), Domaine de l'Akhdar offers a harmonious blend of holiday independence and the luxurious facilities and service provided by the villa's own staff. The private swimming pool is heated to extend the season, and has a typical Moroccan "kiosk" for privacy and a shady soak on a hot day. Shared facilities include a tennis court and pétanque field, plus guests can have a hammam arranged for them in the on-site spa.

There is a well-kitted out kitchen, covering a broad range of culinary necessities - utensils, 4-ring hob, oven, grill, microwave. However, this is not just self-catered accommodation, as villas on Domaine de l'Akhdar offer half-board or full-board, prepared by a private chef. An appetising range of traditional Moroccan food and the opportunity for more English options awaits guests. See a sample menu here.

Each double bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom (2 with shower, 1 with bath) and two also have dressing rooms, and there is a daily housekeeping service. A lounge with fireplace has satellite TV, DVD player, and an iPod docking station. With its pergola, the central patio is a good place to sit out, and there is a barbecue at guests' disposal.

A free minibus service to and from the medina and shopping area every 2 hours between 10am and 8pm provides plentiful opportunity to venture into the action and delights of Marrakech's ancient city, whilst bookings can be made for you for restaurants and all manner of excursions; bookings for very local golf courses can also be arranged, with discounts on green fees. Everything is one level, making this a possible choice for wheelchair users.

Accommodation:


INDOORS OUTDOORS
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Satellite/v¡cable TV with DVD
  • 3 double bedrooms
  • 3 en-suite bathrooms
  • Air-conditioning and heating
  • Daily house-keeping service
  • Full/half board options with private chef
  • Wireless internet access
  • Hammam (shared)
  • Heated swimming pool
  • "Bathing kiosk"
  • Porch
  • Patio with pergola
  • Gardens
  • Outdoor furniture for six
  • Private parking
  • Petanque field (shared)
  • Tennis court (shared)

Nearby Amenities:

Riad Ariha, MarrakechGolf courses
Restaurant
Babysitting service
Massage therapist
Sports centre
Horse-riding
Water park
Museum
Theatre
Cinema
Shopping area

Places to visit:
Marrakech: Place Djmaa el Fna, the Souks, Medrassa Ibn Youssef, Bahia Palace, Badia'a Palace, Majorelle gardens
Atlas mountains (trips can be arranged)
Essaouira

What We Say:

Domaine de l'Akhdar is classified as luxury accommodation, and this is a very fair description. The photos speak for themselves. You won't want for much, with such comprehensive facilities, a tranquil environment, your own private space, and a dedicated small team of staff on hand to serve you.

Customer Feedback:

"Just returned from a great holiday. Villa was beautiful and loved the fact that we could come back from the medina and have complete quiet and peace, very relaxing. It is set a little out of town but the shuttle service worked really well, nice driver and bonus that it's free! Two things I'd definitely recommend are having dinner at the villa and also the spa. We had dinner 3 times, the chef prepares it at the villa and it was really delicious. The spa was a nice surprise, had a couple of great massages and the staff were lovely, only regret is that I didn't have a chance to try the hammam, one for next time."

"The villa was fantastic. Having a young family, being outside of the medina suited us fine and the villa was in a wonderful peaceful secure location. Having a well kept garden and pool was wonderful, and the weather in late October was absolutely perfect for us. The villa is beautifully decorated and kept, and the housekeeper and staff attended to our every need."

"Brilliant villa...very spacious with lovely Moroccan design features. Very safe, friendly staff and nicely located about 10kms out of town. Very nice being close to the city (about a 15-20 min drive) but being in the peace and quiet of a more rural location."

"A very beautiful and well presented villa, all the staff were charming and attentive to all our needs, the villa looks much better in real life. Great for the kids, a wonderful place to relax or use as a base camp, the food that we had prepared for us was fantastic a good taste of Moroccan life. Thank you to all the staff for your hospitality."

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Rates in Pounds (2010)
  Weekly Per Night Per Night Min Stay
19 Dec - 4 Jan £ 2702 £ 386 £ 386 6 nights
5 - 11 Jan £ 1750 £ 258 £ 258 6 nights
12 Jan - 5 Feb £ 1500 £ 258 £ 258 3 nights
6 - 27 Feb £ 1850 £ 258 £ 258 3 nights
28 Feb - 31 Mar £ 1750 £ 258 £ 258 3 nights
1 Apr - 31 Jul £ 1950 £ 258 £ 258 3 nights
1 Sep - 5 Nov £ 1750 £ 258 £ 258 3 nights
  • Prices are for the whole villa for up to 6 people
  • All prices include all taxes.
  • No smoking in the villa.
  • No pets allowed.
  • Half-board: 19€, full-board: 38€, including all food and drink except champagne. 50% reduction for under-12s. (Note euros!)
  • Airport transfer is available: 30€ return per family.
  • Wheelchair accessible (everything on one level and doors wide enough for entry)
  • A credit card number and a 10% non-refundable deposit are required to confirm a reservation. The balance is payable two months prior to arrival.

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Cancellations:

Cancellations should be received in writing (e-mail) at least 12 weeks before scheduled arrival. For cancellations from 8 to 12 weeks, there is a charge of 20%, for 6 to 8 weeks the charge is 60% and for later cancellations or no-shows the full value of the booking is charged.

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