Appartment with Balcony and Views over Gueliz to Hills
Bright, Quiet Appartment in Centre, minutes from Old Medina
Sleeps 3 (1 Bedrooms)
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A bright tastefully furnished one bedroom, quiet third floor appartment. Private balcony with plants, sun and shade, looking onto greenery in Marrakech's fashionable Gueliz district. Well equipped kitchen. Within easy reach of the old medina (a 25 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride for 2 euro equivalent). A few minutes walk to a wide range of Morrocan, French, Italian and now Asian-fusion restaurants, as well as traditional markets and a modern supermarket. Five minutes walk from the newly opened La Renaissance restaurant with its Skybar offering panoramic views of Marrakech.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 25 July 2011 - 30 April 2012 | £200 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Prices are based on 2 person occupancy per week in UK Pounds. £50 supplement per extra person per week or part thereof.
Minimum stay: 3/4 nights at £160 (special offer of £125 on any three nights remaining free between booked periods).
Airport transfers, laundry and cleaning (45 euros) payable to the local agent on arrival. Please send a fully refundable cheque for £100 against breakages with final balance.
Changeover day
Flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1 bedroom with king size double bed., air-conditioning and fan. Single divan in living room with air-conditioning. |
| Bathrooms: | Large bathroom with sink, shower and WC. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen in main living area with fridge and ice box, 4 burner gas stove, plates, cooking pots and teapot, trays, glasses etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Satellite TV, 2 single divans, reading lamps, wall art, plants and view to balcony. WiFi access in living room and on balcony. |
| Other: | Large balcony 1.60 x 8m with large tub plants and open south-western view to desert sunsets. Perfect for dining or sunbathing. Good Wifi internet access. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and bathroom towels are included. The property will be thoroughly cleaned before your arrival. Our dedicated cleaning lady will come briefly in the week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove fridge/freezer satellite tv internet access central heating air conditioning room fans |
| Location Type: | downtown |
Notes on accommodation
There is air-conditioning, a combination lock safe, a standard fan and heating. The appartment's 2 rooms cover an area of 54m square with a balcony running the width of the flat. The balcony faces south west and gets a lot of sun in summer, with a fair deal in winter. Views of setting sun behind Guelize hills.
Accessibility
Easy access from street level. A lift takes you to the third floor. Inside there are 3 steps up to the appartment entrance.
Outside
Please note that the pool is in the gardens of the 4-star Hotel Diwane (100m along a quiet street), a day pass costs 100 dirhams (10 euro) per person and includes loungers and towels and sun umbrella. The appartment's balcony has a child-safe wall and wrought iron railing. There us an oblong Moroccan zelige inlaid table and wrought iron chairs, a small round zelige table with teak chairs among large balcony plants of bamboo, ficus and flowering oleander. Secured free off-road parking is under the building.
Coast/Beach
A new aquapark Oasiria has 'brought the sea to Marrakesh', waves and all! Our reliable friendly multi-lingual agent Abdel offers significant discounts for Residence Nadia guests on individual tours or car rentals. Visit Yves St Laurent's delightful Majorelle Garden 20 mins walk from the flat.
The unique town of Essaouira is 170km away on the Atlantic coast. Ask us about individual excursions in the Atlas mountains at discounted prices with our local agent.
Golf
Three excellent city golf courses (nearest 10 mins drive).
Skiing
There is skiing under an hour away at Kaimen.
Special interest holidays
One week French GCSE or A-level revison courses in France (Easter and Summer inc. September).
Writing Retreats in French countryside (Dordogne-Perigord)
Relaxation Retreats.
Contact the owners.
Travel
The charge for airport transfers, cleaning and linen is 500 Dirhams (also payable as 45 euros) to be paid at key handover. Our English & French speaking agent will meet you at Marrakech airport. You can change money any day at the airport or withdraw cash using a debit/credit card. At the end of your holiday you will hand the keys over to our local agent who picks you up and drives you back to the airport.
Distances
The dramatic snow capped High Atlas Mountains, visible on clear days from Marrakech, are within easy reach for days excursions with its villages untouched by time. Ask about discounted personalised visits for Residence Nadia guests.
Further details
In this upmarket area of Marrakech, banks, little souks, haute cuisine restaurants (four in our street) traditional Morrocan restaurants, cheap eateries, pizzerias and bars abound. Have traditional Morrocan pancakes for breakfast a stroll across the street in the Petit Riad.The well stocked French-style supermarket Acima (10 mins walk) sells fresh fruit and veg, alcohol, Moroccan patisserie, spices etc. Marrakech’s best nightlife is right here in Gueliz. with its chic Monte Christo nightclub and restaurant (live blues and jazz music) and the newly opened La Rennaissance Skybar for th highest view over the city. Check out the small souks and artisan shops in Gueliz but go to the Medina (5 mins in taxi) for a wider range. The Hotel Diwane's tiny shop sells Morrocan leather, ceramics, mirrors, metal work etc. at fixed prices often cheaper than the medina souk. Beside the flat is one of Marrakesh's best new French restaurants (l'Annexe) at v reasonable prices and 100 yards away is the much awaited newly opened Libzar restaurant. Yves St Laurent's delightful Majorelle Gardens is up the road and the perfect place to cool off and drink mint tea.
Booking notes
When we receive your booking request, the flat will be held for 4 days pending receipt of your non-refundable deposit (50% rental). If your holiday is less than 8 weeks of your booking we ask for full payment. Please pay initial deposit as a UK cheque (or foreign transfers by arangement). The balance to be paid subsequently. £100 refundable deposit against breakages. 500 dirhams (45 euros) payable on arrival to our agent for cleaning, laundry and transfer to and from Marrakech airport.
Guest comments
'A comfortable, clean apartment at the heart of Gueliz, a great location for restaurants, getting about Marrakesh and escaping the hecticness of the medina.' Anna Sutton, UK
'We loved our stay in this brilliantly-placed apartment. It was clean, thoughtfully decorated, and the balcony with its plants and little tables and views into Guelize was a real plus.' Charles and Janey Meddon, California.
'The excursions to the Atlas mountains with Abdel the local agent really made the holiday. He showed us a side of Morccan village life we would never have seen.' B. Buchanan, Manchester.
House swap
house swap considered we hve done 2 very successful swaps in Poland, Morocco and Cumbria.
Owner profile
David & Michele
About the owner
David and Michele are both Francophiles and have lived in France a collective 10 years. When not in Cambridge, we run intensive French residential courses in our house, 'Le Verger' (Dordogne) and its converted gite in the grounds, 'La Porcherie' (The Piggery). Both enthusastic teachers, our courses give all our students a massive confidence boost in French at beginner, GCSE and A level French. Our new course : French
for living and holidays.
David is a writer and teaches creative writing. Contact us if you are interested in a Writer's Retreat: space, peace and quiet and time to write that novel or memooire with all meals (including wine) and guidance if neeeded. For both French and Writing Retreats, get a group of 4 or more together and get your place discounted....
For booking and further information
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(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01223316539
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