Villa Marhba

"Welcome." That's what this luxury villa rental would scream if it had a mouth. But it doesn't have a mouth, it only has a tree-lined garden, a 25-meter pool and a butler. In fact, its very name, Marhba, means "welcome" in Moroccan Arabic. Located in La Palmeraie, this private villa is in Marrakech's more secluded area. When you walk into this villa suitable for royalty, you'll see the oasis it is: sharp olive-coloured walls stand proudly over the deep turquoise pool, enveloped by palm and olive trees.

On the other side, an artificial lake built as an automatic watering system for the garden which, together with the villa, took 7 years to build from scratch. Only a short drive away from the centre of Marrakech, this palace can host up to 10 guests in its 5 immense en-suite bedrooms. And just like true royalty, you have on-site staff 24/7. Youssef, our butler, is always on the ground and ready to help you with anything you need.

It may be hard to make it to the city when you're staying here. Not because it's far -- it's close by. But you may just not want to leave! You can relax in one of the many bathtubs, stay fit doing laps in the pool, or cosily sit in front of the fireplace reading books. If Mother Nature's beauties impress you more than a human-built palace, this villa also offers a breathtaking view over the snowy peaks of the Atlas Mountains.


The home truths:

• The property is located at least 15 minutes by car from the centre. That said, you will be able to enjoy the calm of the area, and have a proper rest.

• One of the rooms is located in the basement, however, it is sunny with an en-suite bathroom.