On the outskirts of Marrakech, Villa Elmari is a contemporary wonder, the perfect abode for a spot of switch-off. With five stunning bedrooms, glorious living spaces, sensational outdoor space and a brilliant, discreet staff to look after you, you cannot help but enjoy the holiday of your dreams at this beautiful villa. Villa Elmari is an oasis of gracious and glorious living only fifteen minutes from the buzz, dazzle and vibrancy of Marrakech’s Medina. The villa is the perfect place to bridge the gap between generations or to celebrate and spend special time with your favorite friends. You can recharge and reinvigorate while enjoying the villa’s hammam, gym, massage room, swimming pool and superb entertainment spaces.
Space, natural light, beauty and lux living all come in lavish abundance at Villa Elmari. From the moment you arrive, you will relish the villa’s beauty, its contemporary flair and its wonderful collection of furnishings and modern and oriental artwork. The villa is surrounded by an immaculate, five thousand square meter landscaped garden with numerous alfresco lounge and dining spaces as well as a gorgeous pool, gym cabin and barbecue area. There are many sun-drenched and shady spots where you can enjoy a tipple or two as you bask in the golden hour sun. You will feel the tranquility fold around you as you relax in absolute peace and quiet, away from the noise and commotion of the city. The 16m x 5m pool is surrounded by luxury loungers and day beds as well as stately palms that offer much welcome shade. Tall cypresses stand watch at the end of the pool, and the terraces are adorned with heavenly, vibrant bougainvillea. The outdoor furniture is super cool and contemporary to match this dreamy building and its interior design. The garden also offers a boules area and a table tennis table for some friendly competition. The rooftop terrace is ideal for enjoying the sunset and Atlas Mountain views.
Within Villa Elmari’s warm and welcoming blush walls, you will discover light-flooded spaces that offer ample living, dining, cooking and sleeping spaces. The villa’s clean lines and cool vibe will encourage you to embrace the calm. It is chic, effortlessly stylish and oozes luxury. It epitomizes luxury holiday rental accommodation, and you will be forgiven for thinking that you are in a boutique hotel all by yourselves. One of your glamorous living spaces comes with a sumptuous corner sofa arrangement, trendy accent chairs that swoop up the color scheme, and a contemporary log-burning fireplace. Giant picture windows offer fantastic garden views. This space leads to a very smart and sophisticated indoor dining area and a chef’s dream of a contemporary kitchen. Villa Elmari comes with a chef who will prepare delicious breakfasts for you, but you can also request lunches or evening meals. The second living space is also super cool with trendy furnishings, a bar, a gorgeous internal cactus garden and a wall of glass that opens to the pool and terrace. It is a phenomenal space. The villa enjoys elements of Moroccan craftsmanship, antiques and contemporary gems that have been harmoniously combined. The villa boasts a large office, too, where you can hide away to answer urgent work emails. For a spot of pampering, you can head to the hammam and massage room.
Villa Elmari boasts five exceptional bedrooms. One is located in the pavilion on the ground level. It boasts two beautifully dressed beds, one a king-size plus another. It also enjoys a lux living area, a fabulous ensuite bathroom with a shower and a private terrace. The second ground-floor bedroom also enjoys a lavish king-size bed adorned with the very best cotton and gorgeous soft furnishings, a private terrace and an ensuite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are on the first floor. The first offers an opulent king-size bed, a private bathroom, a living area with a fireplace, an office area, a dressing room and a private terrace. The next has three beds, one double plus two singles that are suitable for children. Its immaculate ensuite bathroom offers a shower, plus there is another living area and a private balcony. The final bedroom offers a sumptuous double bed, a shower room and another private terrace. In total, the villa sleeps ten guests plus up to four children. Every room is totally dreamy with handpicked accessories, wonderful color schemes and a fabulous blend of contemporary cool and Moroccan charm.
Features:
Ground Floor
- Ample entrance hall
- Large living room with various seating areas, fireplace and access to the pool area
- Open plan dining area for 8 people
- Library with comfortable seating and fireplace
- Bar area with access to the terrace
- Fully equipped modern kitchen with breakfast bar
- Well equipped fitness room
- Hammam and massage room
- Bedroom with double bed (160 × 200 cm), air conditioning, access to a terrace and en-suite shower room
First Floor
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 × 200 cm), living area, dressing room, office area, air conditioning, fireplace, access to a private terrace and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with a double bed (160 × 200 cm), two single beds, living area, air conditioning, access to a private balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed (160 × 200 cm), air conditioning, access to a private terrace and en-suite shower room
Top Floor
- Rooftop with outdoor dining area
Apartment
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 × 200 cm), extra bed, living area, air conditioning, access to a private terrace and en-suite shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool (16 × 5 m)
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Petanque strip
- Private parking
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Safe deposit box
- Bath amenities
- Baby cot
- Ping-pong table
- Wine cellar
- Cars and board games
Note: The villa sleeps 10 people + 4 young children, as some bedrooms having extra beds. Each bedroom has a generous outdoor space. If the house is at maximum occupancy, the services of a second housekeeper will be required (not included in the price).
Location:
Villa Elmari enjoys an excellent location close to the beautiful Royal Palm Marrakech Estate, just fifteen minutes’ drive from Marrakech’s Jamaa el Fna Square. It is a great spot to be quiet and peaceful.
Marrakech is a dazzling, colorful city that will awaken all of your senses. In 1985, Marrakech’s Medina was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Colorful spices, glistening silver lamps with the promise of a genie, vibrant carpets and leather in every shade imaginable are combined with its rich, ancient architecture in a fabulous kaleidoscope of color. Its souks are loud, thrilling and very exciting. You will discover snake charmers, storytellers and potion sellers. Dining in the Medina is an adventure which will set your tastebuds tingling. Smoke rises from barbecues which are enjoyed along with Gnawa musicians, acrobats and fortune tellers. The famous Patisserie des Princes is perfect for sweet treats and ice cream afterwards. Many of the riads boast exquisite restaurants for fine dining experiences where you will enjoy creative, spice-laced modern Moroccan menus. Hammams were introduced to the city by the Romans and adapted to fit Islamic ablution rituals. Visitors enjoy wonderful hammam experiences at Hammam de la Rose, the Farnatchi Spa, the deluxe Royal Mansour and many other spas.
Marrakech boasts an excellent collection of museums, including the Musee Tiskiwin, where you can learn about the history of Marrakech and the region in general. The Dar Si Said Museum is an exhibition of historic and contemporary Moroccan art, full of intricate Byzantine designs and colors. The Music Museum is located in the Saadian quarter, built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The reception of the museum is a jewel of Arab-Andalusian architecture.
Also giving you an insight into the city’s history are the magnificent 16th-century Saadian Tombs. Sultan al-Mansour spared no expense in decorating his opulent mausoleum with imported Italian Carrara marble and a gilded honeycomb muqarnas ceiling. The once magnificent Bali Palace is now a monumental ruin with giant reflecting pools and breathtaking views of the city. The stunning Bahia Palace is amazing and offers the mesmerizing quarters of Bou Ahmed’s favorite concubine, Lalla Zineb.
The area around the city is sprinkled with beautiful gardens. Le Jardin Secret is one of Medina’s largest and most important gardens, with a Persian garden full of tufty grasses and olive, pomegranate, fig and date trees and a second smaller garden offering exotic plants. An elaborate irrigation system weaves its way through the gardens, part of an ancient network that once distributed water from artesian wells and fed by the mountains. When fashion icon Yves St Laurent arrived in the city in 1964, he was overwhelmed by the city and its vivacity. He lived in the Jardin Majorelle with his partner, a lush garden painted with an intense shade of ultramarine blue. It is sprinkled with giant cacti, palms and bamboo groves. The Berber Museum is filled with Yves St Laurent’s personal jewelry and fashion collection, and the Musee Yves St Laurent offers a stunning choreography presentation of the clothes in a dramatic black hall.
Visitors to Marrakech also enjoy heading to the quiet cool of the surrounding mountain valleys. It is the perfect contrast to the thrillingly frantic energy of the Medina and the buzz of its museums, palaces and gardens. After a delicious Moroccan feast around Djemaa El Fna, you can trek up Northern Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal or enjoy a surprising experience of North African skiing at Oukaimeden. The Atlas Mountains are sprinkled with pretty villages, beautiful waterfalls and dramatic viewpoints. Imlil is a popular hub to start exploring, and the Bureau des Guides d’Imlil can arrange guides. You will enjoy unforgettable day trips, visit traditional villages, taste delicious food, and enjoy the fabulous scenery and a mesmerizing mix of Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.
Terms & Conditions:
Arrival time
3 pm
Departure time
11 am
Internet access?
Wi-Fi internet access included.
Minimum stay
3 nights during low season.
Changeover day
Saturday during peak season.
Pool heating charge
For those who require pool heating, there will be an additional charge (to be paid locally on arrival). Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
Tax
Tourist Taxes are not included in the rental price and are to be paid locally in cash on arrival.
Other Ts and Cs
A non-refundable 40% deposit is required to confirm a booking at this property (or full payment if booking within 12 weeks of departure).
