Villa Tensift
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Overview
Not only is Villa Tensift stunningly beautiful, but it also comes with brilliant staff who will look after your every need and a very long list of treats. Who wouldn’t want a hammam, a swimming pool, a billiard room, a games room, stunning gardens and exquisite entertainment spaces to make their holiday even more memorable? Villa Tensift boasts eight lavish bedrooms, sensational living spaces and a wonderful ambience that makes you feel very lucky to have found this villa.
Villa Tensift is luxurious, stylish and enjoys a wonderful blend of modern and traditional Moroccan furnishings. It is enveloped by a beautiful, landscaped garden where you will enjoy total privacy, tranquillity and the heavenly services of your exceptional staff. The living room, dining room and some bedrooms are situated around a beautiful courtyard with its own lush garden and modern furnishings. It is a lovely spot to sit, embrace the calm and count your blessings. The living room is drowned in natural light and enjoys a calm, soothing taupe colour palette. It features a characterful fireplace as well as contemporary sofas, pouffes and chairs. Under a stunning arched brick ceiling, you will also discover a grand piano and other wonderful furniture and accessories. The television room also enjoys an arched brick ceiling and is a great place to chill and watch a movie after a busy day. The dining room is equally elegant, enjoying dual aspect windows, a fantastic collection of art and another dusky colour palette. For your comfort and leisure, there is an indulgent hammam and massage room where you can enjoy relaxing treatments for a supplement. Your teens are likely to head to the billiard room for some friendly competition or the games room in the basement, where they will find a table tennis table, basketball area and video games and DVDs.
Villa Tensift’s eight bedrooms are spread between the ground and first floors. Two of the rooms are suitable for children with fun bunk beds. On the ground floor, you will find the two children’s rooms and two twin rooms which can be set up as doubles on request. They all enjoy ensuite bathrooms with baths or showers. All of the rooms enjoy direct access to the gardens. On the first floor, you will discover the remaining four bedrooms, all with superbly comfortable kingsize beds, ensuite bathrooms with baths and showers, fireplaces, private terraces and glorious views of the gardens. They are all beautiful rooms, decorated with love and great attention to detail.
Villa Tensift is surrounded by immaculately landscaped gardens sprinkled with mature olive trees, towering majestic palms, lush lawns, gorgeous terraces and the villa’s wonderful swimming pool. This is surrounded by palms, luxury loungers, parasols and an exquisitely presented pool house where you can relax on built-in seating enjoying delicious cocktails and planning your adventures. Deckchairs and day beds are scattered on the lawns and terraces, perfect places to spend some quiet time.
The staff includes a maid, butler, gardener and a cook who offers a wonderful catering service. Other services are available on request, such as babysitting, child care, hammam and massage treatments and laundry services plus, you can decide to pay for pool heating etc.
What you should know…
- The villa rental includes a catering service, but there are some additional costs for groceries, drinks, the heating of the pool, hammam and massage treatments, laundry services and any other additional requested services. If you receive a good service, it is much appreciated to tip the staff
- Please supervise children around the pool
- 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
Lower Ground Floor
- Games room with video games, DVD player, table tennis and basketball area
Ground Floor
- Large living room with various seating areas, fireplace and access to th garden
- Separated formal dining area for 16 people and access to the terrace
- Reading room with comfortable seating, selection of books and TV
- Professional kitchen for staff use (guests are not allowed)
- Hammam and massage room
- Bedroom with two single beds configurable as a double bed, air conditioning, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Bedroom with two single beds configurable as a double bed, air conditioning, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with a bunk bed, air conditioning and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with a bunk bed, air conditioning and en-suite shower room
First Floor
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 x 200 cm), air conditioning, fireplace, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 x 200 cm), air conditioning, fireplace, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 x 200 cm), air conditioning, fireplace, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 x 200 cm), air conditioning, fireplace, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning (only in bedrooms)
- Safe deposit box
- Cot and high chair
- Hair dryer
- Coffee machine
- Board games
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa TensiftVilla Tensift enjoys a peaceful, tranquil location just outside of Marrakech’s Medina in the palm-scattered Palmeraie. It is a smart, attractive, sophisticated area and offers a good selection of entertainment options. It connects Casablanca to Fez. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the Golf de la Palmeraie club, which is close to the villa. An equestrian centre and camel riding are also nearby. Quad bikes and hot air balloon rides with Marrakech Balloon are also popular with guests looking for some thrilling adventure.
Marrakech is a bustling, intoxicating, colourful city of wonders that offers an inexhaustible source of surprises. It is Africa’s Capital of Culture, where everything is on the move. Finding out all of its secrets would take forever, but you can visit a handful of attractions in a few days to get a taste of its noble past and its frenetic present. Colourful spices, glistening 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 can shop for sweets, clothing, leather, spices, soap, perfume, rugs, lighting, musical instruments and much more. All prices are negotiable, and bargaining is a social art. 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. The Medina’s labyrinth of winding lanes and alleyways is best explored with a willingness to get lost and a sense of adventure. In 1985 the 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.
Marrakech enjoys many stunning buildings. 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 Musee Boucharouite features stunning tapestries and another hidden rooftop cafe, while the Musee de Mouassine shows off the work of a local artist. 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.
The area around Marrakech’s Medina 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 full of 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.
Visitors to Marrakech usually enjoy combining trips to the Medina with excursions into the mountains and its mountain villages. It is the perfect contrast to the thrillingly frantic energy of the Medina and the buzz of its museums, palaces and gardens. After a delicious Moroccan feast around Djemaa El Fna, you can trek up Northern Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal or enjoy a surprising experience of North African skiing at Oukaimeden. The Atlas Mountains are sprinkled with pretty villages, beautiful waterfalls and dramatic viewpoints. Imlil is a popular hub to start exploring, and the Bureau des Guides d’Imlil can arrange guides. 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. You will also discover some of the best golf courses in Marrakech, including the Amelkis Championship Golf Course and the Marrakech Royal Golf Club.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Marrakech Menara Airport
(16 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Douar Tamesna
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Marrakech
(10 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Le Merche Restaurant
(7 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
BIM
(6 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Palm Golf Marrakech
(8 km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Marrakech Royal Tennis Club
(10 km) |
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| Sightseeing |
El Palmeral Marrakech
(5 km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesVilla Tensift is a wonderful, family-friendly villa. It offers a good range of entertainment and fabulous lounge spaces. There is a fabulous swimming pool, a billiard table, table tennis and lots of other games. The gardens are sublime.
The Palmeraie is a great area just outside Marrakech’s city centre. There is lots to do, including camel rides, quad biking and hot air ballooning. The labyrinth of Marrakech casts a magical spell on children. Its palm-studded riad gardens, tinkling fountains, fairytale buildings, thrilling souks and street entertainers never fail to amuse children. When night falls, its main square comes alive in what will seem like the greatest show on Earth. Little ones will experience a dizzying array of dancers, storytellers, snake charmers, musicians, monkeys and food stall vendors. Families can enjoy mule rides, cooking lessons, bartering experiences and delicious meals. Marrakech enjoys many delightful gardens, including Harti Jardin and Cyper Park, that 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 delightful, 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.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- <1hr to Airport
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Games Room
- Indoor Games
- Outdoor Games
- DVD
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Included
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Spa Treatments Available
- Transfers Available
- Chef/Cook Included
- Maid Service Included
- On-Site Concierge
- 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 | €3,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4 pm |
| Departure time | 12 pm |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €3,000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4 pm |
| Departure time | 12 pm |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Not available on this property. |
| 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 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? | For those who require pool heating, there will be an additional charge of €100 per day, plus preheating cost of €200 (to be paid locally on arrival). Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. |
| 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, a butler, a gardener, a chef, and the preparation of 3 daily meals are included in the rental price. The cost of food is NOT included in the rental price and will be billed to you at the end of your stay, payable locally in cash or by bank transfer. Please note that the kitchen is for staff usage only; guests are not allowed. The following services are available at an extra cost to be paid directly to the owner by cash or bank transfer: - Hammam: starting from €80 per day - Airport transfers: please enquire - In-house massage: please enquire - Baby sitting: please enquire |
| 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 16 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £4,494 | £5,992 | £7,489 | £10,485 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Jan 8th 2025 | - | - | - | £19,507 |
| Jan 8th 2025 - Feb 8th 2025 | £4,494 | £5,992 | £7,489 | £10,485 |
| Feb 8th 2025 - Mar 10th 2025 | - | - | - | £10,485 |
| Mar 10th 2025 - Mar 30th 2025 | £4,494 | £5,992 | £7,489 | £10,485 |
| Mar 30th 2025 - Apr 5th 2025 | £5,748 | £7,664 | £9,579 | £13,411 |
| Apr 5th 2025 - May 5th 2025 | - | - | - | £13,411 |
| May 5th 2025 - Jun 3rd 2025 | £5,748 | £7,664 | £9,579 | £13,411 |
| Jun 3rd 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 | £4,494 | £5,992 | £7,489 | £10,485 |
| Aug 31st 2025 - Oct 18th 2025 | £5,748 | £7,664 | £9,579 | £13,411 |
| Oct 18th 2025 - Nov 3rd 2025 | - | - | - | £13,411 |
| Nov 3rd 2025 - Nov 18th 2025 | £5,748 | £7,664 | £9,579 | £13,411 |
| Nov 18th 2025 - Dec 21st 2025 | £4,494 | £5,992 | £7,489 | £10,485 |
| Dec 21st 2025 - May 22nd 2026 | - | - | - | £19,507 |
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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Magnifique villa
Magnifique villa, grande, propre et de style raffiné.
Personnel très efficace et discret
aucun membre du personnel ne parlait une autre langue que le français, parfois c'était un peu difficile de communiquer.
dîner décevant -
Villa Tensift
maison spacieuse , meublée avec beaucoup de goût et de raffinement
parties communes bien séparées des chambres ce qui permet a chacun de se reposer au calme
situation de la piscine au fond du jardin très rassurante avec enfants en bas âge
personnel exceptionnel qui nous a accompagné avec efficacité, gentillesse et discrétion,
cuisine exceptionnelle réalisé par Myriem et son équipe -
Très belle décoration
Très belle décoration, jardin bien entretenu, belle piscine
repas délicieux et service parfait ( petit déjeuner à améliorer)
lits 1m60
prix du hamam et du chauffage piscine élevé -
Séjour inoubliables
Nous avons été enchantés de notre séjour .
Le personnel, la qualité des chambres et de la décoration nous ont permis de passer un séjour inoubliables dans cette magnifique propriété
Nous reviendrons avec plaisir -
Absolutely excellent
The property, service and food was absolutely excellent and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. We really appreciated that the little details that the candela were lit in the house and light switched on so every room geld always welcoming.
There is not really anything to complain about. The only thing I would recommend is to use another scent in the room for exchange of the moth detergent. There are much nicer natural smells that could be used.
Don't miss out! Reserve now and get a full refund if you change your mind within 48hrs.
