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Riad Karmela |
Marrakech, Marrakech-Essaouira, Morocco |
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This charming Riad is located right in the heart of the ancient medina, just two minutes walk to the entrance of the souks and eight minutes walk from the famous Djemma el Fnaa. With on site hammam, massages, Jacuzzi and restaurant, it’s a wonderful escape from the hubbub of the city. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Riad |
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Property Setting:
| Town / Urban |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Night life / City Break / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 19 |
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Guests:
| 39 |
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Catering:
| Hotel / B&B |
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General Info |
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All year round dinner is served in the central courtyard, lit with candles and Moroccan lamps to give the setting a magical feel. Joel and his team will ensure that dinner is an event to be remembered long after you get home. The chef, Fatiha, knows all the secrets of the local recipes and conjurs up wonderful traditional recipes including the well known tagines. The tables are decorated with locally made linen and you will never be short of a glass of traditional mint tea! |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Riad Karmela is located right in the heart of the ancient Medina, only 2 minutes walk from the entrance of the Souks (market) and also 2 minutes from the Museum of Marrakech and the Medersa Ben Youssef. The famous and magical Place Djemma el Fnaa is 8 minutes walk. Just these attractions alone will easily fill a few days of your time – there is endless shopping in the souks, and lots of restaurants and cafes where you can while away the hours with a mint tea, watching the world go by. If you are keen to explore further afield and get out of the city, we will happily help to arrange guides, drivers etc. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The airport is 8km from the city. We recommend that you book a driver (in advance) to pick you up – this will not only ensure that you don’t have to negotiate a taxi on your arrival, but that you will be taken straight to the door of the Riad. The Medina can be difficult to negotiate your way around if you are new to the city. Airport transfer costs from 15 euros (up to three people). |
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Nearest airports:
| Marrakech 8km |
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Nearest train station:
| Marrakech |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Marrakech |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| on site |
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Nearest beach:
| Essaouira 180 km |
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Nearest shop:
| Souks 200m |
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Nearest market:
| Souks 200m |
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More info |
Enquiry info |
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Name |
Joel Castrec |
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Contact Phone No. |
00212524387937 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Golf within 30km / Therapies / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service
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Interior Details |
The riad rooms are all individually decorated with traditional interiors. Most rooms are doubles or twins, but there are also junior suites and two apartments for five people. All bedrooms have airconditioning and heating and en suite bathrooms. Broadband and WiFi are available.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / Courtyard / Garden / Hot Tub / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
There is lots of outside space at the Riad – a 90 square metre courtyard and a 60 square metre roof terrace. The hammam is located in one corner of the patio and you can enjoy professional massages and body treatments. The roof terrace has a solarium and lounge area where you can sit and admire the views of the Atlas mountains and the rooves of the Medina. There is a Jacuzzi where you can relax and watch the world go by.
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Further Details |
Imperial city of Morocco, Marrakech is a medieval city which has over 700 000 inhabitants and has always been the tourist capital. It is located at 242 km from Casablanca, 334 km from Rabat and Fez 500 km. The official language in Morocco is Arabic, but most people speak some French.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Rates are inclusive of breakfast. To secure your reservation we will take your credit card details – the card is not charged but is required to guarantee the booking. The stay can be paid in cash or by credit card at the Riad, or by bank transfer not later than one week before your arrival. NB there is a commission on card payments in Morocco. No children under four.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Cook available / Ideal for honeymoons / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Riad Karmela |
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We loved arriving at the riad, via the hustle and bustle of the souks, through the tiny cobbled streets and down the covered alleyway which led to a fairytale door. Once through the door Riad Karmela felt like a peaceful oasis right in the heart of the busy medina. The room, public areas and meals were excellent and we loved sitting beside a real fire after our evening meal. The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. We had a lovely few days there.
M Breeze, UK, Feb 2010 
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We wondered what we coming to after our taxi ride from the airport. Taxi dropped us at a square and our luggage was loaded into a handcart and pushed through the busy alleyways. We were led to a half-door (reminded me of a scene from Harry Potter!) and then we were led into this beautiful calm setting. Joel and his staff were fantastic - there when you needed them. Joel greets all his guests with welcoming mint tea and gives out sage advice and recommendations on arriva. Food was very good. Setting is excellent - very close to the Souks. Also ate in the Fondouk restaurant which was great. Would also recommend the Terrasse des Epices for lunch - worth seeking out.
Karl, London, Jan 2010
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This place is simply the best place I've ever had the pleasure of staying at (and I've stayed at some pretty good hotels and riads too). If you're staying in Marrakech, I whole heartedly recommend staying here. Karmela has beautiful rooms and decor, great, attentive service level, excellent facilities including food, massages, rooms superbs and impeccable cleanliness. A good, central location in the medina too, not to mention the wonderfully polite and friendly staff. There is a lovely calming but vibrant atmosphere around the riad and it's courtyard. I will most definitely be re-booking on our next trip to Marrakech.
Jane Ford, UK, Feb 2010
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We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Marrakech. Our room in Riad Karmela was extremely comfortable and tastefully furnished with traditional Morrocan artifacts. The shared areas in the house were lovely and and restful and in the evening we sat by an open fire.The food was excellent and we ate in 6 nights during the week because we enjoyed it so much. Our host Joel, and all the staff made us feel very welcome and every one went out of their way to make sure that we enjoyed our stay.We hope to come back again.
Sebery, UK, Dec 2009
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+ ha sido el sitio más bonito que he estado en mi vida, me fuí con mi pareja y quería que fuera un sitio inolvidable y así ha sido, se lo recomiendo a parejas porque es un sitio muy especial, tranquilo y bonito, se encuentra muy cerca de todo pero es un oasis dentro del bullicio del centro de marrakech. ha sido maravilloso.
Carmen, Madrid, Oct 2009
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