For those seeking the privacy of a villa but the luxury and service of a high-end boutique hotel, Ezzahra ticks all the right boxes. Set on a vast estate in the palm-shaded oasis of the Palmeraie, a quiet, leafy suburb just 15-minutes’ drive from the beguiling chaos of Marrakech’s medina, this fully-staffed villa is packed with authentic Moroccan character. Expertly designed with entertaining and multi-generational gatherings in mind, large groups can also rent two additional independent villas tucked away in the grounds, Alkhozama and Azzaytouna.
The facilities and service at Ezzahra are unmatched. A team of 17 permanent staff include a wonderful chef, who creates superlative menus of Moroccan and European specialities, and two full-time beauty therapists, who offer unlimited treatments to guests in the small onsite spa. Seven sumptuous bedrooms are clustered around a central courtyard – each with an ensuite bathroom, dressing room and private terrace. All are decorated with Berber rugs, ornate hand-carved wooden doors, Moroccan art borrowed from the owner’s private collection and countless treasures picked up in the souk. For guests seeking extra privacy, a separate, standalone one-bedroom pavilion in the garden has its own sitting room and plunge pool.
