Moorish Revival-style villa for sale – open house

, situated in the middle of its lush, surrounding gardens located in the fabled, sun-drenched Palmeraie—a palm oasis of several hundred thousand trees outside the exotic city of Marrakesh, Morocco. A grand entrance courtyard with a fountain and colonnaded walkway is your first hint at the serenity found within. Built by renowned Tunisian French architect Charles Boccara, his elegant aesthetic thrives throughout the property in the ubiquitous terracotta floor tiles, zellige mosaic tile-work, decorative oversized fireplaces and the intricate brickwork embedded in the outside external facades. Interior spaces wind past graceful archways, terracotta floors, and masterful handcrafted cedar wood ceilings and embellishments. Enjoy magnificent indoor-outdoor flow provided by large casement windows and doors that open up into your private oasis. Spoil yourself for choices—there are outdoor sitting areas to fit every mood. The spectacular grounds also include a covered dining terrace, rooftop terrace, clay tennis court, garden lounge, and a resort-style pool. Your relaxing master sanctuary and guest suites all enjoy their own private walled gardens and the cozy hammam will restore your senses.

FEATURES LIST:

• 10,000sm | 1 hectare | 7 bedrooms | 7  full & 1 half bathrooms
• Architectural Features | Renowned Tunisian architect, Charles Boccara; Superb colonnaded entry courtyard with Moorish fountain; Stucco Moorish Revival exterior; Intricate barrel and coffered ceilings; Terracotta and glazed zellige floors
• Master Sanctuary | Private office; Two dressing rooms; Drawing room; Grand fireplace with carved cedar wood surround; En-suite bathroom with spa bath
• Chef’s Kitchen | Pantry
• Outdoor Features | 16×7 meter swimming pool; Roof terrace with open lounge boasting 360 degree sweeping views over the vast expanse of the 100 hectare palm-fringed Bab Atlas Estate, and the majestic snow capped Atlas mountains on the horizon; Covered dining patio; Clay tennis court with covered seating area; Multiple outdoor lounges; Lush tropical gardens meticulously planted with indigenous palms, cactus, yucca, olive trees, bougainvillea, roses and an exotic array of local plants
• Additional Spaces | Three beautifully decorated and colourful suites, each with a private walled garden; guest accommodation: three beautifully decorated adjoining en suites with private walled garden. Dining room and lounge; Separate staff apartment; Gate house apartment with two bedrooms
• Other Amenities | Traditional hammam steam room; Covered parking for 3+ cars; Exterior parking for 5+ cars
• Location | Situated at the edge of the city’s northern section, it measures 5 miles (8.0 km) in length, and covers an area of 54 square miles (140 km2); Under 30 minutes to Marrakech’s medina quarter; 30 minutes to Marrakech Menara Airport, 3 hours to Casablanca, Essaouira and the coast