Riad Farnatchi is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the Marrakech medina. With twenty staff to nine suites achieve service levels normally associated with the grand hotels of a past era. As well as offering a wonderfully personalised service to all it’s individual guests Riad Farnatchi has long been regarded as the finest venue for a private house party in Marrakech’s medina.
James Wix originally trained in hotel management with Four Seasons in London and then moved on to The Admirable Crichton, one of Europe’s top party planners, which allows Farnatchi to offer a unique level of creative experience.
Whether you are looking for the perfect venue for a small wedding or the ideal place to celebrate a special birthday, if the building (and Marrakech) is physically capable of meeting your wildest dreams, he will do his best to ensure that they become a reality at Riad Farnatchi.
In December 2013, Farnatchi was proud to be a finalist in a world wide award for hotels that go “Above and Beyond” for their guests.
Raid Farnatchi has 10 luxury suites of varying styles. All suites have hand made beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning, central heating, satellite tv, Bose iPod docks, on-demand
movies, stereo cd players, direct dial phones, WiFi and stunning interiors. Click on a picture to see more details about any of the superb suites.
A magnificent suite with a private courtyard and
beautiful hand carved metal and plasterwork.
A suite with a separate bedroom and living room, large private
balcony overlooking the pool and a truly amazing bathroom.
A mini riad, with its bedroom and b’hou looking onto its own
private patio, which has an unusual marble fountain.
A duplex suite, smaller than the others but with heaps of
character. Natural light pours in from the large rooflight.
in an alcove off the living area. Private sun terrace.
Suite is the latest addition to Riad Farnatchi and can be made into a twin or a double room. Suite is beautiful, modern and
light. With its own private roof terrace and direct access to the Spa it is the prefect suite for anyone who just wants to relax.
A duplex suite, overlooking the pool from its living room
and onto its large private sun terrace from its bedroom.
The bedroom overlooks a small private patio with an olive tree
and the living room has a balcony overlooking the pool.
A very large room with a fireside sitting area, approached via its
private balcony. Looks out onto the beautiful rear courtyard.
A suite with a romantic bed and lovely fireplace, but a restricted view from the bedroom.
Panoramic views from its private sun terrace.
Riad Farnatchi has 2 beautiful candlelit dining rooms with comfortable seating for 24 people, two sitting rooms, two sitting
B’hous, and a roof garden, complete with sun loungers, dinning tables for 16 people, and a barbeque.
Open for lunch and dinner, Le Trou au Mur brings a breath of fresh air to the Marrakech restaurant scene. Chic, laid back, fun, relaxed, intimate and comfortable but, above all, totally serious about food.
Set in a small riad in the oldest part of the medina, the décor is a unique blend of superb local craftsmanship with the best of modern European style. Enjoy an early supper on the roof, or dine at any time in the gorgeous air-conditioned restaurant (with a log fire in the cooler months).
With its own traditional clay mechoui oven on view, melt-in-the mouth mechuoi roasts will be a feature, but no less so than a variety of carefully researched old family recipes rarely seen outside private homes. For those who need another Tagine fix.
For those who don’t, gourmet burgers and home style classics will be on hand too. Le Trou au Mur will combine the very best of Moroccan home cooking.
Lunch and Dinner
Farnatchi Spa is a beautifully designed day spa in the historic heart of the Marrakech medina. Stunning private marble hammams with vaulted ceilings, restful treatment rooms with their own shower facilities and a menu of light healthy lunches, ensure that the pampering doesn’t stop with the world class therapists
The Spa in Marrakech now offers the best facilities and best facilities need the best products. Ila is a luxury organic skin care brand that has taken the very top of the luxury spa market by storm. Meaning ‘Earth’ in Sanskrit, Ila reflects faith in the power of nature as the source of real wellness.
As such, all of their products are hand made from carefully sourced organic products from around the world including Argan oil, only found in Morocco.
The local partner, Nectarome, has its own gardens outside Marrakech where they produce the ingredients for their exceptionally high quality aromatherapy and phytotherapy natural products. Consistently voted the best Moroccan specialist producer, they are now exporting to markets all over the world.
Farnatchi Spa is on Souk de Fassi, two doors away from Le Foundouk restaurant.
The exfoliating glove and the Moroccan black soap are a must of this traditional ritual, the plant pulp contains black olives rich in vitamin E and makes the skin ready to scrub.
Ila is a luxury organic skin care brand that has taken the very top of the luxury spa market by storm.
Therapeutic hand or foot scrub, moisturizing cuticle soak and nail grooming. This indulgence will be followed with an application of Essie nail color.
This massage is a great source of ensured relaxation, it helps to ease stress.
The local partner, Nectarome, has its own gardens outside Marrakech where they produce the ingredients for their exceptionally high quality aromatherapy and phytotherapy natural products.
Farnatchi Spa is one of the leading luxury day spas in Marrakech making it the best place for a small group to come and relax in total privacy.
If you are only planning on coming for a day or two, then there are certain “must see” places that will take priority and the staff will fix you up with the best guides in town.
Listed in the menu under Adventure, Culture, Something different, Kids and Day trips are just a few ideas to whet your appetite.
There seem to be thousands of cooking classes in Marrakech. Your general skills regress irredeemably, to one or two that can teach a skilled chef the finer details of Berber cuisine.
Longer day trips in the Atlas Mountains can be organised both on and off road.
Marrakech has now become the golfing capital of Africa, with 8 courses and more under construction, there is plenty to keep even the most enthusiastic golfers entertained.
The staff can arrange for you to have horses taken to the Atlas Mountains where you will have super views and a get a real feel for Berber life.
Providing you don’t mind an early start then this is a fantastic experience with views over the whole region including up to the Atlas Mountains.
Marrakech has everything from the traders of the ancient covered markets to Louis Vuitton, both genuine and fake.
ZIP WIRE AND TREE TOP ROPES COURSE
If adventure is what you are looking for then how about a day out in the foot hills of the Atlas Mountains (30 Min from Marrakech) where you can get the adrenalin pumping zip wiring over a gorge or swinging from the tree tops.
There are other activities that could be arranged here as well if you would like to make a full day of it. This is the perfect place to truly exhaust kids and adults alike.
HORSE RIDING
There are a number of different options when it comes to horse riding in and around Marrakech. The staff can arrange for you to have horses taken to the Atlas Mountains so that you can take a private ride up into the high Atlas where you will have super views and a get a real feel for Berber life.
SCAVENGER HUNT
The Kids Club have done this for whole house parties, competitive families and couples looking to have some fun whilst exploring the souks. You might need to find anything from a camel (the wooden variety will do nicely) to a tea pot.
Given a bit of warning the staff can tailor this to most age groups and interests. It is such a fun way to get to know the souks and really sharpen your haggling skills!
QUAD BIKING
There are an enormous number of Quad biking operations around Marrakech, although very few have anything of quality. The staff have hunted out the best one that will give you both a lot of fun and an exciting route with lots to see whilst offering the experience and safety of qualified guides.
SOMETHING FOR YOUNGER KIDS
Astronomy workshop – discover what is in the sky above Marrakech. With little light pollution outside the main city, Marrakech is a great place to discover space. These workshops take place in the afternoons and evenings at an observatory and are suitable for those aged 7-10.
Activities day – Dance, music and art a day packed with fun activities for ages 3 -14 years. Music lessons and workshops – Piano, guitar drums, baking, dance, art and capoeira are just some of the classes on offer. Ten pin bowling – great as a treat for the kids on a rare rainy day.
Have a ride on a donkey at a new sanctuary for retired donkeys, this sanctuary has been set up to look after retired or sick donkeys and relies on the support of visitors. It is in a beautiful location in the foot hills of the Atlas Mountains and can work very well for a visit on the way to or from a day in the mountains.
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