La Sultana is a full-blown assault on the senses; its precious woods, gleaming copper and fascinating
artifacts all spot on in a five-star boutique hotel lying right in the heart of Marrakech’s famous medina. Royal
palaces and the recently-discovered Saadian tombs wait patiently on the doorstep, whilst all the hurlyburly
of the souks and Djemâa el Fna Square are a fascinating ten-minute walk away.
Indeed this ochre-coloured ‘Small Luxury Hotel of the World’ really allows you to live and breathe North
Africa; its origins as four separate riads still celebrated in disparate themes ranging from Senegal to imperial
Fez. Yet the main house is a delightfully exotic testament to all the traditional craftmanship of Marrakech; the swimming pool and sun terrace at its heart backdropped by graceful carved pillars and high brick walls. The marble-clad Sultana Spa is also there to work its magic on you, its relaxing massages, body scrubs and hammam rituals particularly welcome after a day spent bargaining your socks off in the souks.
Of course, you may simply prefer to make for your own private sanctuary, all of the 21 guest rooms, junior suites and suites individual havens complete with anything from tadelakt walls and antique furnishings to cosy fireplaces and carved ceilings. Whatever you do, delicious Moroccan, Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine await in a variety of enticing venues; the tables on the rooftop overlooking the mosque complemented by those on poolside patios and in cosy lounges.
ACCOMMODATION: 21 ROOMS, JUNIOR SUITES & SUITES.
ACCESS: 15 MINUTES FROM MARRAKECH AIRPORT.
CHILDREN: WELCOME.
3 NIGHTS: FROM £595 P.P. IN THE LOW-SEASON.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST INCLUDED. |
