Villa des Orangers is a former merchant's house just 400 metres from the Djemmaa el Fna and Koutoubia Mosque which has been beautifully converted to offer stylish accommodation. There are 21 suites and 6 deluxe rooms as well as a separate private riad. All rooms are decorated in traditonal Moroccan style and have air conditioning, TV, minibar, 'phone and safe. Speakers for MP3 players and DVD players are available on request. All rooms and suites have ensuite bathrooms, and many have access to a private patio or terrace. The suites are larger than the rooms and some have a separate lounge area. The private riad has 2 suites, a solarium, conservatory and swimming pool - ideal for families or groups travelling together.
There are 2 elegant courtyards and a large garden, complete with the orange trees after which the villa is named. There is a good size swimming pool (16 metres long), heated in winter, surrounded by sunloungers. There is an additional rooftop pool. The villa has an impressive array of facilities including a hammam, a beauty centre, fitness centre and solarium. The 3 lounges are comfortably furnished and offer space to relax after a busy day's sightseeing.
There are 2 restaurants, specialising in French & Mediterranean cuisine and local Moroccan dishes, both with impressive wine lists. Meals can be enjoyed indoors or outside, by the pool, in the garden or on one of the many terraces. There is also an open air bar serving a range of refreshing drinks.
Being so close to the main tourist sites, this is an ideal spot from which to explore this lively and fascinating city, yet it is also a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and offers many cosy corners in which to relax.
