Dar Arbala

Just 28 kms from the endless bustle and intrigue of Marrakech, in a rural setting of great beauty, lies Dar Arbala, one of eight luxurious and exclusive villas on the Bab Adrar estate. Set in its own private gardens and with a large private swimming pool, the villa has the most breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountain range, mysterious and awe-inspiring whether frosted with winter snow or wreathed in summer heat haze.

The style is contemporary Moroccan, cool and chic, with the stunning ornamentation that is the signature of Islamic architecture. Rooms are spacious, the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and private terraces, and every bathroom is a triumph of Moroccan tradition and contemporary function. The house is fully-equipped for an effortless holiday, with a library for quiet moments, a shady boules court for some gentle action, and access to the communal hammam/spa, clay tennis court and gym of the estate. The three and a half acre gardens are beautifully landscaped and discreetly enclosed to provide a safe play environment for families with children. Fully staffed with a team of experienced professionals who reside in separate accommodation and are on call at all times, they can also arrange exciting trips to such wonderful places as the Ourika Valley and the Atlas Mountains.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Living room with terrace • Dining room with terrace • Library • Fully-fitted kitchen • Cloakroom • 3 double bedrooms with en suite bath room and terraces • 1 bedroom with 4 single beds and 1 double bedroom with shared en suite bathroom and access to terraces • Staff bedrooms with en-suite shower and office.

First Floor: Master double bedroom with en suite bath and dressing room • Large roof terrace with separate external access.

Facilities

Your Stay Includes:

House Manager • Full time maid and house cook • Breakfast • Air-conditioning and heating • Concierge service.

Additional services: Any meals other than breakfast and prepared by the cook are paid for locally, as are beverages • A car with English speaking driver is available and costs are paid locally.

Facilities:

Air-conditioning • Heating • CD • iPod docking stations in each bedroom • Hairdryers • Dishwasher • Washing Machine, tumble dryer and ironing board • Microwave • Barbecue • Internet access

Private Heated Pool: 18m x 5m (pool heating is extra, please ask for details).  Pool house, changing area, WC and outside shower. Pool towels supplied.

Shared Facilities: Clay Tennis Court (floodlit) • Fitness room • Hammam • Golf practice area.

Tenancy Times: Arrival dates and durations are flexible. Check-in is after 3pm, and check-out before 11, unless by arrangement.

Activities

The concierge service can organise the hire of mountain bikes, quad-bikes, cars and drivers, horses, balloon rides and also book golf sessions.  All of these activities are within easy reach of the house.

Your Location

Amenities: Marrakech and all its amenites is a 40 minute drive away. Here there are many renowned restaurants to sample and cultural sites to explore. For shoppers the souks are intriguing, but don't miss the modern shopping area of Gueliz where some of the more upmarket shops can be seen.

Places of interest: The stunning scenary and traditional villages of the Atlas Mountains are well worth a visit. Exploration can either be by car, on foot or by mule.

Beaches: The nearest beach is at Essaouira, a three hour journey by car and a full day drip. As well as the beach Essaouira has a diverse history to explore, the Portuguese occupation of the city has left European style fortifications and buildings vying with Moroccan style market areas and housing, quite an eclectic mix and worth a visit.

Airport: Marrakech 28km

CV Contact • Owner managed • Available all year