Villa Palmeraie Morocco

Villa Palmeraie is truly magnificent.  Nestled in five acres of lush vegetation in the heart of the Palmeraie of Marrakech yet only three miles from the centre of the ‘Red City’ it offers luxurious accommodation for up to 22 guests, should you wish there is also an independent riad within the estate with four further bedrooms.  Villa Palmeraie is a picture perfect location for a large family reunion, special celebration or party.
Each of the spacious rooms is beautifully decorated in classic contemporary style with Moroccan touches, the Tadelakt (a natural, lime-based plaster indigenous to the Marrakech region of Morocco) work is truly breathtaking.  As you enter the splendid reception area you are met with a choice of several formal and not so formal seating areas, chose between the leather club seats in front of one of the two huge open fireplaces, the cosy cottage area around the coffee table or the enormous Bhou overlooking the palm lined pool with seating for your whole party.  Most rooms open to the broad terraces with ample soft seating and several dining areas, some large enough for your group, others more intimate for time out.
The bedroom suites are breathtakingly beautiful, with extra large beds, glorious furnishings, elegant bathrooms, comfortable seating areas with open fires for these colder evenings all opening onto their own intimate furnished terrace overlooking the pool or grounds and the magnificent snow caps of the Atlas Mountains on the horizon.
The extensive gardens are beautifully maintained, planted with hundreds of palm, olive and orange trees offering welcome shade from the midday sun at siesta time.  The centrepiece swimming pool is outstanding, its irregular shape, clever planting of shade giving trees, shallow areas with steps accommodates everyone whether you want to entertain a small child, have an intimate brunch with a loved one or a pool party with all your guests.  There are also a couple of ornamental ponds within the grounds and a full size clay tennis court for the energetic amongst you.
The self contained villa within the grounds also has its own heated swimming pool and beautifully furnished terrace.
It would be very easy to spend the entirety of your trip relaxing at your villa’s pool enjoying the gorgeous weather, but as the enchanting city of Marrakech is only a few miles you can make several visits and make the best of both worlds.  The souks of Marrakech fulfil most people’s fantasies of what an Arabian bazaar should be like. A maze of streets and narrow alleys are divided into quarters, each distinguished by the craft practised there. In the Dyer’s Souk you will walk under billowing sheets of cotton, freshly dyed and drying out, whilst the Carpenter’s Souk is redolent with the smell of freshly cut wood, being turned into intricate furniture before your eyes and the Metal Souk resounds to the sound of hammers and bellows as lamps, tables and benches are coerced into shape.  At the heart of Marrakech lies the Djemaa El Fna, part market, part travelling fair.  A dazzling array of entertainers congregate here every day, jugglers, mime-artists, musicians, fortune-tellers, snake charmers and boxers all ply their trade whilst vendors supply the crowd with freshly squeezed orange juice and all sorts of food. The best time to be here is dusk.  To really appreciate the spectacle, take a seat on one of the rooftop terraces of surrounding cafés to watch the circles of people form and dissolve in response to the performances around them.
If golfing is on the agenda while you are staying at Villa Palmeraie there are at least ten courses in and around the city their design accredited to some of the sport’s most famous names Jack Nicklaus, Colin Montgomerie, and Niall Cameron whose Assoufid Golf Club has been voted the best course in Africa.
Should the tennis court in the grounds fire your enthusiasm there is also a burgeoning tennis circuit with several of the top golf clubs offering tennis coaching along side a few independent tennis academies.    With such a large group an away day activity can be a highlight of your holiday.  Situated about 40 km from Marrakech is the beautiful man made lake of Lalla Takerkoust which provides a perfect setting for leisure and is a popular destination for city-dwellers and tourists to get in touch with nature. It was built around 100 years ago for the primary purpose of providing the city and the surrounding areas with electricity, as well as to irrigate the agricultural fields in the plains. The area now provides many lovely trails for walking, mountain and quad biking and horse riding. There are a number of beautiful small public and private beaches alongside the lake which are used for picnicking, relaxing, socializing, swimming and sunbathing. Water sport enthusiasts can rent jet skis or kayaks to explore the lake, water skiing and wake-boarding are also available.  
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Please contact our Excellence Luxury Villas concierge team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Services available at this property:
The villa price includes daily cleaning, and a Housekeeper or butler will be available each day.  If a meal plan is booked a cook will also be on staff.
Meal plans can be booked at an additional cost, to be paid locally:
Half Board € 29 per adult per day / € 14.50 per child under 12 per day

Breakfasts with choice of lunch or dinner, prepared by the cook in your villa
Non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day

All Inclusive € 48 per adult per day / € 24 per child under 12 per day

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared by the cook in your villa
Non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day

*Note, a menu will be provided, if you want an off-menu preparation, your cook will tell you whether they can prepare it. In addition, a dish off the menu, or a special preparation may result in the invoicing of a supplement.
Spa services are available at the villa, prices start from € 30 for a 30-minute massage. Full details are available on request.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!