Reference RR52
This utterly stunning 18th century Medina property is a classic Andalusian style riad with its majestic Moroccan architecture and feature colonnaded walkways.
The focal point of the property is its imposing patio with a lush, eye-catching little central garden and decorative zellij fountain.
The riad is beautifully well preserved and restored sympathetically into an impressive six bedroom family home.
It boasts a wealth of original design details – such as its old antique doors and slatted geiza ceilings, as well as some super cool things such as its array of homely vintage cement tiling.
It is very much a luxury property – boasting amongst many features – a roof top pool with a swimming jet and even a lift.
The property consists of a main home then interestingly, there is also a Douriya, or an additional first floor flat, which provides the overall space with an extra dimension.
At present the riad boasts on the ground floor a beautiful decorative staggered entrance, a substantial patio with a bhou, or seating alcove, a grand reception room, a dedicated dining room, a bedroom with both a dressing room and a bathroom, a sizeable kitchen, a storage room and a lift. On the first floor there are an additional three large bedrooms with en-suites and dressing rooms, along with the Douriya – that offers two further rooms, a little salon and a kitchen. Then on the terrace there is a plunge pool, a communal loo and shower, a pergola for outside dining, a solarium and a plant room.
It is worth noting that due to the elevation of the property, the roof terrace offers sweeping views across Marrakech.
The riad is enviably situated in a prime location in the Ben Youssef area of the Medina in the immediate vicinity of many of the principal tourists spots such as the souks, the Medersa Ben Youssef, the Musee du Marrakech, Dar Bellarj and the Musee de la Photographie.
Interestingly, despite the house being situated in the middle of the Medina, it has immediate car access and there is proper parking at the end of its derb.
The asking price is 635,000 €.
