A perfect rural retreat and a base for exploring Marrakesh and the High Atlas.

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Marrakesh, Haouz

Anima Heller's Garden5 min drive
Aqua Fun Club11 min drive
Jemaa el-Fnaa33 min drive
Marrakech (RAK-Menara)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Four bedrooms (one upstairs) with en suite bathrooms plus children's room with bunks and shower room. Drawing room and dining area. Terraces for eating out and roof terrace for evenings. 2 hectares of lawns and olive grove, roses and flower beds. Swimming pool. Open fires. House manager, cook, maid and gardener together with back-up team in Marrakesh for organising trips and airport transfers (30 mins from house). Breakfast is included but other meals can be arranged by agreement with the cook.
Four bedrooms (one upstairs) with en suite bathrooms plus children's room with bunks and shower room. Drawing room and dining area. Terraces for eating out and roof terrace for evenings. 2 hectares of lawns and olive grove, roses and flower beds. Swimming pool. Open fires. House manager, cook, maid and gardener together with back-up team in Marrakesh for organising trips and airport transfers (30 mins from house). Breakfast is included but other meals can be arranged by agreement with the cook.

Property manager

Margaret Allen

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Located in Ghmate, this villa is in a rural area. Jemaa el-Fnaa and El Badi Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Oasiria Water Park and Anima Heller's Garden. Aqua Fun Club and La Plage Rouge Swimming Pool are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

Marrakesh, Haouz

What's nearby

Anima Heller's Garden - 5 min drive
Aqua Fun Club - 11 min drive
Agdal Gardens - 31 min drive
Jemaa el-Fnaa - 33 min drive
Majorelle Gardens - 35 min drive

Getting around

Marrakech Central Station - 35 min drive
Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe Total - 12 min walk
La Muraille De L'ourika - 9 min drive
Cafe Restaurant La Belle Vue - 7 min drive
Millennium Restaurant - 12 min drive
Café Imouzzer - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A perfect rural retreat and a base for exploring Marrakesh and the High Atlas. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A perfect rural retreat and a base for exploring Marrakesh and the High Atlas. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A perfect rural retreat and a base for exploring Marrakesh and the High Atlas.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfect rural retreat and a base for exploring Marrakesh and the High Atlas.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A perfect rural retreat and a base for exploring Marrakesh and the High Atlas. located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Anima Heller's Garden and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ourika Valley. Toubkal National Park and La Clédes Huiles are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10 Excellent

J L.

17 November 2016

Tthe best place we have found in Morocco, at last!

Having spent years going to Morocco and exploring, we have finally found the perfect place nestled between the Marrakesh and the mountains, and finally our search is over, we will not be staying anywhere else, it's perfect. We both agreed that it would have been as perfect for us in our twenties as it will be in our 40's. Al-Limuna is the oasis we have been looking for, far from the madding crowd but close enough to nip in to the bustle of the souks, the bars and the entertainment. The house is surrounded by calm and the blanket of snow rests on the mountains providing a dramatic backdrop on which to gaze from the roof top, the bedroom balconies, the pool, the breakfast table, the garden, the verandah, the terrace, anywhere all day but especially when the colours change, either at sunset with a negroni or sunrise with fresh juices. The staff are immaculate. One is barely conscious of them until just before you realise you need something. Latifa surprised us daily with exceptionally good fresh food, so that we felt thoroughly restored by the time we had to go. Sa'ed was a huge help for everything we needed and Zoubeida served us beautifullly, and always had a smile or a laugh for us. There are several different eating areas, three of which are out doors, and enough space for everyone to have privacy. The interior has been very well laid out, the rooms are all stylish, spacious, airy with good hot water and walk-in showers. We enjoyed log fires in the evening when it was cooler, even after swimming in the pool in the sun that same morning, in January! The pool has some protection for small children, and camels were laid on for us to go for a ride. Getting around is easy and there is plenty to explore up in the Atlas Mountains as well as the city. We and gone to switch off and read, but found there was so much to enjoy and explore, that we can't wait to go back again, to sit still and read.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia H.

11 October 2016

A week of pure heaven

We were completely surprised at just how beautiful the house and huge garden were. Every detail had been thought through: the painted Moroccan tiles in the bathrooms, linen-draped four poster beds, home made olive oil, and breath taking views of the Atlas Mountains from every balcony and veranda. We loved being able to sit in different places for breakfast, lunch, drinks, dinner. Lunch was brought to us by the pool by the fabulous cook, and the house maid. Both the cook and maid were great with the children and made a big fuss of them (ages 3 to 7). It was sunny and t-shirt weather during the day, but too cold to swim. There is a pretty box hedge growing around the pool to prevent children getting unguarded access. There are tennis racquets and balls at the villa (old ones, but they work). Marrakech is only 30 mins by car. Nothing nicer than coming back to the cleanliness and tranquillity of the villa after the noisy, bustling souks. I have already booked my next holiday there, only this time I will do less shopping.

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Allen

Margaret and her family live mostly in London with as much time as possible in Dar al-Laimuna.

Why they chose this property

Dar al-Laimuna offers the paradox of the colour and variety of Marrakesh and its Islamic culture and the peace and serenity of the mountains and Moroccan countryside - egrets drinking from the fountain and a Barbary falcon high overhead.
The local weekly market is used by the Berbers from the mountain villages and makes a colourful excursion. Nearby is a herb garden and perfumery selling natural cosmetics and scents.