Marrakesh

At the heart of the it all is the square, Jemâa Lefna, and the surrounding old city, the Medina, and then the Palmeraie.

The square is the stage for a long-established ritual in which shifting circles of onlookers gather around groups

of acrobats, drummers, pipe musicians, dancers, story-tellers and comedians.

The Medina, with its endless narrow streets, is a shopping haven where you can find the finest rugs and slippers.

The city's architectural attractions are immense, with the basins of the Agdal and Menara gardens, the delicate

Granada-style carving of the Saadian Tombs and, above all, the Koutoubia Minaret. A city of history, culture, a trendy city,

elected by the fashion world as the place to be in winter and spring, with unique Moroccan and international restaurants,

trendy bars, casinos and nightlife.

Excursions and activities

The Toubkal National Park
At less than an hour from Marrakesh, the Atlas mountains offers you a range of unique activities. The Atlas will

allow you discover the unique natural beauty, rural souks (traditional markets), local monuments (Tinmel Mosk),

pottery and handcraft.

Essaouira
For those more attracted by the Atlantic ocean, they'll be surprised to drive south two hours and find Mogador, now Essaouira.

Essaouira is known by its blue-shuttered houses, art galleries, wood workshops and boat builders, and is a very good birdwatching

and windsurfing spot.

Ouzoud Falls
At only a few hours from Marrakesh, the Ouzoud falls are a nice one-day excursion that will allow you to see one of the nice sceneries

of Morocco.

Shopping
The traditional souks, the specialist antique shops or the traditional countryside markets can provide you with good shopping

opportunities. The Medina of Marrakesh has a good representation of the Moroccan traditional craft: wood, work, rugs, slippers,

pottery, fabrics, jewellery, antique arms and house linens.

Casablanca and the Atlantic Coast

The Experience

Bouznika is today one of Morocco's trendiest beach and golf resorts. Ideally located between the two major cities,

Casablanca and Rabat, it has, since the recent construction of the 18-hole golf course, attracted the local week-end

and summer luxury tourism. Still unknown in Europe, this destination has many attractions: an easy access through

the Casablanca hub, with daily flights from London, Paris, New York, and some of the major capital cities, an excellent golf

spot, the Atlantic beach and a good climate throughout the year.

Villas of Morocco Riyad Dalia is our property in this exclusive retreat, and on the edge of the Bouznika golf course.

Bouznika is above all an ideal destination for golfers, being close to some of the most popular golf courses in Morocco,

including the world famous Royal Golf Dar Essalam (45-hole). Bouznika is a more modern destination than Marrakesh or Fes,

and is ideal for people who wish to combine good quality golfing and beach in the context of the unique Villas of Morocco experience.

Excursions and activities

Casablanca
If anything in Casablanca should remind you of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, it should be the old city.

The old colonial centre of Casablanca is refreshingly beautiful, especially with its art-deco buildings.

The Hassan II mosk, the biggest in the world after the Mekka, remains certainly one of the key attractions in Casablanca.

Rabat
The many fine edifices enclosed within Rabat walls bear ample witness to its proud history as an imperial city.

The Kingdom's capital, built on the banks of the Bou Regreg estuary, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean,

has roots buried deep in a millenium of history.

Facing the city on the opposite side of the Oued, the superb white medina of Sale is a treasure of fine potery.

With the Royal Golf Dar Essalam, Rabat remains one of the best golfing spots in Morocco.

Shopping
Casablanca and Rabat are good shopping spots. The traditional medina of Rabat and the Houbous in Casablanca offer a good

variety of craft and typical Moroccan shopping. You will also find good shopping in Casablanca's malls.

Tangiers and the Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Experience

The Moroccan Mediterranean experience is unique, with the ability to indulge in your own private villa in front of a

blue-crystal Mediterranean sea, at less than 15 minutes from Europe. The capital of the Moroccan Mediterranean, Tangier,

is the closest African city to Europe. Tangier combines the interests of a traditional city with its medina and souks,

with the ability to enjoy Magnificent sandy beaches, both on the Atlantic and Mediterranean side. A picturesque city,

built on several hills, with beautiful views on the sea, Tangier has been dearly and consistently loved by artists: Delacroix,

Saint-Saïns, Matisse, Van Dongen, Tenessee Williams, Jean Genet, Joseph Kessel, William Burroughs and Paul Bowles to name a few,

have all lived in Tangier.

At only 60 km from Tangier, Kabila and Marinasmir are the two Moroccan chic seaside resorts known for their delightful beach,

washed by translucent waters. Under a blue sky, the lofty palm trees wave lazily above the luxurious villas, and Villas of Morocco

properties are certainly the most exclusive beach properties in Morocco.

Located on the same beach, Kabila and Marinasmir have each their private marinas, ideal for escapes in the Mediterranean sea

or the nearby Spanish hot spots such as Marbella and Puerto Banus, at only two hours.

A few minutes from there, Cabo Negro is on a privately accessed hill, with stunning pool properties, and romantic views on

the Mediterranean sea.

Excursions

The Rif mountains
The Rif mountains, bordering the Moroccan coast for about 200 km, are the highest peaks in the North and offer some of

the best trekking and mountain scenery in Morocco. The region is blessed with some magnificent ranges, peaks, gorges and

valleys, and large tracts of cedar and fir forests populated by Barbary apes.

Tetouan
Tetouan, which dominates the green valley of the Martil river, is famous for its Hispano-Moorish architecture. You will like here

picturesque views on the medina, the delightful coolness of the narrow little tree-lined streets to be explored for shopping

or the local Spanish style ceramics.

Chefchaouen
60 km south of Tetouan, Chefchaouen is one of Morocco's delightful spots. The blue and white town appears at a turn in

the road, with its two-story houses and round roofing tiles. Chefchaouen is a good starting point for trekking excursions.

Oued Laou
By boat or by car, the romantic journey to the fishing village of Oued Laou will seduce you with its arid mountains and imposing

gorges overlooking the Mediterranean sea.