Dar Gueliz
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Offering a thoroughly modern feel, the wonderful Dar Gueliz is an immaculate, superbly comfortable and tastefully decorated villa that is nestled in the delight...
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Offering a thoroughly modern feel, the wonderful Dar Gueliz is an immaculate, superbly comfortable and tastefully decorated villa that is nestled in the delightful Majorelle district of Marrakech. It boasts four huge, amazing bedroom suites, a very generous lounge and dining room, a beautiful garden with a pool, a roof terrace and fantastic staff who will be waiting to make your holiday dreams come true.
Dar Gueliz is perfect for families or groups of friends. It is incredibly spacious and is the perfect abode for a spot of switch-off. The interiors are incredible, though are equally matched by the stunning landscaped gardens. These are sprinkled with palm trees, exotic planting, a pool, loungers and shaded pavilions for alfresco lounging and dining. The blush walls contrast beautifully with the lush green of the plants and trees. The villa also enjoys a beautifully furnished roof terrace where you can relax, mesmerised by the city views.
The living room is a contemporary gem of a room with massive vibrant artwork, sumptuous sofas, a modern feature fireplace and some wonderful accessories. This leads directly to a glamorous dining room with its circular table and many trinkets. On the other side of the living room is a games area with a table for board games or cards.
Three of the villa’s four bedrooms are on the first floor, with the last on the second floor. They all offer splendid views of the garden and superb ensuite bathrooms. Three of the rooms enjoy beautifully dressed king size beds, and one offers a queen-size bed adorned with lux linens and gorgeous soft furnishings. The bathrooms are the height of luxury with the very best fittings. Three offer baths and one a shower. They are truly wonderful spaces where you can soak or shower your stresses away.
What you should know…
- A catering service is included with the villa rental though you will need to settle grocery bills and a 30% service bill
- Please let us know if you need any extra beds which could be provided for an extra fee. Tips for the staff are also extra
- Please bear in mind that during Ramadan, the traditional month of fasting and purification, some restaurants and cafes close during the day and general business hours are reduced
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Ample living room with comfortable seating, fireplace and access to a terrace
- Open plan dining area for 6 people and access to a terrace
- Professional kitchen for staff use (guests are not allowed)
First Floor
- Bedroom with king size bed, access to a balcony and en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower
- Bedroom with queen size bed, access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower room
Top Floor
- Roof terrace with outdoor dining
- Bedroom with king size bed , access to the roof terrace and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Bar and chill out area
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Safe deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Elevator
Location
About the surrounding area of Dar GuelizDar Gueliz sits peacefully in the Majorelle district of Marrakech, just a few steps from the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and the Majorelle Gardens. It is a great spot.
Rich in culture, colour and entertainment, Marrakech is a bustling, intoxicating, colourful city. It offers an inexhaustible source of surprises as Africa’s Capital of Culture. Colourful spices, shiny lamps, colourful carpets and leather in every shade imaginable are combined with rich, ancient architecture to capture your heart and soul. Its souks are loud, thrilling and very exciting. You will discover snake charmers, storytellers and potion sellers. Dining in the Medina is an adventure and will set your tastebuds tingling. Smoke rises from barbecues which are enjoyed along with Gnawa musicians, acrobats and fortune tellers. The famous Patisserie des Princes is perfect for sweet treats and ice cream afterwards. Many of the riads boast exquisite restaurants for fine dining experiences where you will enjoy creative, spice-laced modern Moroccan menus, many of which are on rooftops with fabulous views. Your friendly staff at the riad can recommend and book tables for you. The wonderful Riad Yima Tea Room is the home and personal gallery of Hassan Hajjaj, the Andy Warhol of Marrakech and is filled with upcycled pop art. It is fun and a great place to grab a classic cup of mint tea. In 1985, Marrakech’s Medina was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hammams were introduced to the city by the Romans and adapted to fit Islamic ablution rituals. Visitors enjoy wonderful hammam experiences at Hammam de la Rose, the Farnatchi Spa, the deluxe Royal Mansour and many other spas.
The Bahia Palace was built in the late 19th century and now forms the centre of the city’s culture. It boasts incredible decor along with high, gilded ceilings, mosaics, stuccos, paintings, the mesmerising quarters of Bou Ahmed’s favourite concubine, Lalla Zineb and an enormous landscaped garden.
Marrakech enjoys an excellent collection of museums, including Maison de la Photographie, a three-storey riad-turned-gallery housing the vintage Moroccan photography collection of Patrick Menac’h and Marrakshi Hamid Mergani. Its rooftop cafe is one of the highest in Medina. The Musee Tiskiwin displays the history of Marrakech and the region in general. The Dar Si Said Museum is an exhibition of historic and contemporary Moroccan art, full of intricate Byzantine designs and colours. The Music Museum is located in the Saadian quarter, built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The reception of the museum is a jewel of Arab-Andalusian architecture.
You can discover some of the city’s history at the 16th-century Saadian Tombs, where the Sultan al-Mansour spared no expense in decorating his opulent mausoleum with imported Italian Carrara marble and a gilded honeycomb muqarnas ceiling. The once magnificent Bali Palace is now a monumental ruin with giant reflecting pools and breathtaking views of the city.
The area around the city is sprinkled with magical gardens. Le Jardin Secret is one of Medina’s largest and most important gardens, with a Persian garden full of tufty grasses and olive, pomegranate, fig and date trees and a second smaller garden offering exotic plants. An elaborate irrigation system weaves its way through the gardens, part of an ancient network that once distributed water from artesian wells and fed by the mountains. When fashion icon Yves St Laurent arrived in the city in 1964, he was overwhelmed by the city and its vivacity. He lived in the Jardin Majorelle with his partner, a lush garden painted with an intense shade of ultramarine blue. It is sprinkled with giant cacti, palms and bamboo groves. The Berber Museum is filled with Yves St Laurent’s personal jewellery and fashion collection, and the Musee Yves St Laurent offers a stunning choreography presentation of the clothes in a dramatic black hall.
Once you have sampled the vibrancy and energy of the city, you can venture a few miles out to the cooler heights of the mountains. Northern Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal, is just a short distance away, surrounded by the magnificent wonder of stunning mountains that are simply perfect for a hike. Within easy reach from the road, you will also find some of the best golf courses in Marrakech, including the Amelkis Championship Golf Course and the Marrakech Royal Golf Club. You will enjoy unforgettable day trips, visit traditional villages, taste delicious food, and enjoy the fabulous scenery and a mesmerising mix of Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Morocco is as diverse as it is beautiful.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Marrakech Menara Airport
(8 km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Club Ministre Justice Bus Stop
(650 m) |
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| Nearest Village |
Gueliz
(1 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Marrakech
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Moro Marrakech
(600 m) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Bar de L'Escale
(3 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Carrefour
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Amelkis Golf Club
(9 km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Marrakech Royal Tennis Club
(2 km) |
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| Sightseeing |
Majorelle-Yves Saint Laurent Gardens
(750 m) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesFamilies love Dar Gueliz. The villa is located in a peaceful spot, minutes from some of the city’s finest attractions. It offers a wonderful garden, a fabulous pool, a gorgeous roof terrace and excellent entertainment spaces.
Marrakech offers an excellent list of entertainment and attractions that families love. These include cooking classes, mule rides, gardens and shopping experiences. The Amal Women’s Centre offers cooking classes for kids. Marrakech offers many gardens that are just lovely. Harti Jardin and Cyper Park are great for good walks. There are two small amusement parks for younger children, Ludipark and Paloozaland. Ludipark offers bouncy castles, pony rides, a mini zoo and an aquapark. Paloozaland offers a dinosaur theme and enjoys several rides, a 6D cinema, a swimming pool and live shows. There are always camels near the Menara Gardens which kids can ride. If you want more of a desert camel ride, you can take a taxi or arrange a ride through your riad to the Palmeraie. Another popular trip is to the Moulay Hassan racetrack on the edge of Marrakech for some kart racing. Moroccans make tea very well, so you can arrange a wonderful afternoon tea at the Royal Mansour. Kids also enjoy getting a henna tattoo or seeing a Fantasia Show. Chez Ali is a show that has been going for years and includes dinner as well as performances with horse riders and music. You will see horse carriages everywhere though you might want to check if the horses look well cared for.
The thrilling Oasiria Waterpark, on the outskirts of Marrakech, offers eight swimming pools, twenty fabulous attractions and seventeen slides. One of the attractions, Aquaroc, is the first climbing wall in Africa. It is 25m long by 5m high and offers three courses, initiation, improvement and training. The waterpark sits in ten hectares of landscaped gardens sprinkled with ponds, paths, flowerbeds, century-old olive trees, desert crossings, palms, wooden pontoons, streams and colourful flowers and there are five restaurants. There is even a kids club for six to nine-year-olds and nine to twelve-year-olds with meals and snacks included. These are run by experienced leads which offer supervised swimming, treasure hunts, fairs, toboggan competitions, climbing on the Aquaroc, beach soccer, water games, tug of war, football and more. The wonderful Eden Aquapark is another popular family pick. It boasts endless rides, slides, swimming pools, a river, a beach for little pirates, entertainment and a luxurious hotel attached to it. It is a giant aquapark that offers a world of water entertainment.
Terres d’Amanar is a zipline park roughly forty-five minutes outside of Marrakech. There are activities for all ages, with a pool and lunch included. Children love heading for the Atlas Mountains and enjoying stops at the village of Imlil, where they can enjoy mule rides and see the waterfalls. The Ourika Valley is another fabulous trip where kids can play in the shallow Ouritka River and hike to the waterfalls.
The Anima Gardens are lovely, with lots of sculptures as well as natural fauna. You can buy a timed ticket which helps to ensure that the gardens are not too crowded. There are shuttles to and from the city.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Fenced Grounds
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Included
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Chef/Cook Included
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €1,500 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 3 pm |
| Departure time | 11 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €1,500 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 3 pm |
| Departure time | 11 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 3 - 5 nights during low season. All other durations on request. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Pool heating charge? | Not available on this property. |
| Tax | Tourist Taxes are not included in the rental price and are to be paid locally in cash on arrival (the correct total per person per night will be sent to you after booking confirmation). |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Housekeeping, daily cooking service, and grocery shopping are included in the rental price. Please note that the kitchen is for staff usage only; guests are not allowed. The cost of the food/groceries is not included in the rental price and will be added to your end stay bill +30% service tax, to be paid directly to the owner. |
| Other Ts and Cs | A non-refundable 40% deposit is required to confirm a booking at this property (or full payment if booking within 12 weeks of departure). |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 18th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £5,690 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - May 22nd 2026 | £6,909 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Location, decor, comfort
Very satisfied overall. Beautiful villa. Discreet and efficient staff. The kitchen is excellent. Hearty and varied breakfasts.
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