Reference RR122

This is a super cool and intriguing 17th century riad right opposite La Place – adjacent to some of the king’s own prime Medina real estate.

It is a most unusual home – full of quirks – and it is certainly higgledy piggledy.

This undoubtedly helps to make the riad very, very special.

The house is set between two feature patios and it is full of surprises – with winding passages and staircases aplenty – and lots of unexpected spaces, which unfold in curious successions – so that the home slowly and enigmatically reveals itself in a progressive manner until one eventually arrives in the grand ancient reception rooms and Douriya or master bedroom / apartment, which are truly mind blowing.

Unlike typical riads – the property is not centred upon one central courtyard wherein all the architectural points of interest are.

Here throughout the house – and its two patios – is a flowing but separate succession of rooms and spaces – with common themes – and a progression of Moroccan architectural detailing.

It is all very intriguing.

The owner is a delightful French aristocrat – who lovingly renovated the property himself and furnished it with pieces from his chateaux in Southern France.

One of his great passions is restoring historic property in Marrakech and helping to create unique homes here.

At present the riad benefits from on the ground floor several entrances – including one on a private gated alleyway, an entrance hall, a shaded garden patio with a covered dining area, a loo and laundry room, a dining room, a kitchen with informal dining, a double salon, an ornamental patio with a decorative fountain / pool and a bhou, two bedrooms with en-suites and an entrance up to an independent first floor apartment. On the first floor is an office, a vast antique salon, an apartment with two bedrooms – including a duplex of sorts, and the master bedroom / master apartment situated in a magnificent ancient Douriya that is blessed with stunning original detailing. Then on the roof terracing is a spread of terraces that boast unrivalled panoramic views.

The property is being sold partly furnished.

The asking price is 515,000 €.