Behind an inconspicuous doorway lies one of the most delicately beautiful and calmly hospitable hotels in Marrakech.
Stepping out of a rather unromantic side street, through an unassuming entrance, the visitor to this hotel experiences one of those extraordinary sensations of being transported through time and space. It might even prove necessary to sink on to one of the plump sofas placed so conveniently in the two courtyards and call for a glass of mint tea. There where the softly gurgling fountains play, take your time and admire the gracious and elegant surroundings of spun-sugar latticework and slender arches, and allow the perfumes of roses and jasmine to introduce you to the charm of the Villa des Orangers.
The bedrooms are spacious, uncluttered and comfortable, some with private terrace and all with air-conditioning. Three sumptuous new suites overlook the large pool in its garden setting of orange trees, and are particularly recommended for honeymooners. There is also a rooftop plunge pool with dramatic views. The service is impeccable, with many thoughtful touches, and combines perfectly the efficiency of a professionally run hotel with the intimacy and charm of a riad.