Les Jardins de la Medina is a beautifully restored fomer royal residence laid out around a large central garden, a tranquil spot just a short walk from Marrakech's Royal Palace and the Djemaa el Fna. Combining traditional Moroccan architecture with modern comforts and conveniences, Les Jardins de la Medina is a great choice for visitors keen to explore this exciting historic city and its environs.
There are 36 rooms and suites, individually decorated and furnished in bright textiles. The rooms have large windows and high ceilings and are full of natural light. All rooms have private bathrooms with either bath or shower. Rooms are air conditioned and have heating for cooler months. Additional facilities include TV, 'phone, minibar and safe. Some rooms also have a private terrace, DVD and MP3 players.
The lush gardens offer a place to relax away from the bustle of city life. Palm trees, orange trees and jacarandas are plentiful. Relax in a hammock while listening to birdsong or stroll through the gardens taking in the sweet fragrances. There is a swimming pool in which to escape the heat of the day. The pool is heated in winter. The pool restaurant serves drinks and snacks. For those wanting to be pampered, a range of beauty treatments and massages are offered, as well as a tradtional hammam and jacuzzi. There is also an open air fitness centre, with various exercise machines and weights. The hotel's boutique sells hand made ornaments and gifts, rich textiles, a variety of beauty products and a range of magazines and newspapers. The hotel also hsa a media centre with internet access.
The restaurant, La Karintia, serves tradtional Moroccan and Bedouin food, blending exotic flavours and sprices, as well as Mediterranean and Thai dishes. Special Moroccan themed evenings can be arranged, featuring authentic cuisine, traditional music and dancing in this most atmospheric of settings.
