Private Swimming Pool Riad in Marrakech

The lounge, dining room and 6 suites all converge on the palm-fringed patio at the centre of the riad. It offers the tranquillity of a fountain pool where you can cool off in the hottest hours of the day. Protected from the sun, the patio is perfect for sipping mint tea or dining by lantern light. The patio is equipped with a misting system for the hot summer hours, so you can enjoy the pleasant coolness. Suite 1: Located on the ground floor of the riad, this refined and intimate suite is decorated in an oriental style with high ceilings and a large tadelakt ottoman bath hidden behind elegant veils. It is superbly decorated with a series of paper babouches created by Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Suite 2 is on the 1st floor of the riad, accessed by a private staircase. Peace and privacy are guaranteed. Suite 3 is located on the 1st floor of the riad, and has a private lounge on a loggia. Suite 4 is on the 1st floor of the riad, with a superb bath topped by a douiria that opens onto the sky in summer. The douiria is traditionally the home of the master of the house, designed to receive visitors from outside the family. These private flats have access to the riad. The douiria communicates with the main riad. The douiria is suitable for 4 people. It has 2 bedrooms, a lounge and a private terrace. Bedroom 5 has a moucharabieh alcove overlooking the living room. It is popular with those who want to rest, dream or read on the sofa in the alcove, out of sight. Bedroom 6 features a rare piece of 19th century coffered furniture from a Koranic school. It is also decorated with souvenirs brought back from a trip to Djenné in Mali, illustrating the links between the Maghreb and the Sahel. The large lounge, with its hushed, colonial atmosphere, is open to the sky in summer via a douaya. In winter, it becomes a very intimate place thanks to its open fire. The private terrace offers a superb view of the Koutoubia and the Atlas mountains. A canvas and a 'menzeh' make for pleasant moments of rest and candlelit dining. 4 suites and 2 rooms - 12 people - 6 large double beds or 12 single beds according to your needs Breakfast is included. We don't cook for you, we take care of everything for Eur15 per adult for lunches and Eur25 per adult for dinners. The terraces are a mythical place for relaxation. The lounges, under the pergola or near the bougainvilleas, allow you to forget everything while listening to the muffled sounds of the medina and the call of the muezzin at prayer time. You can choose to enjoy an aperitif under the stars or a candlelit dinner with friends or just the two of you. Unique to the medina is the superb swimming pool on the terrace. Bathed in sunlight, the pool allows you to swim in complete privacy away from prying eyes. The pool is heated from spring to autumn and misted in summer. The swimming pool is equipped with a counter-current system, so even the most athletic guests can swim long distances. The staff are attentive to your comfort throughout your stay. They will welcome you in French, English, Spanish or Arabic. Our housekeeper, or butlers, will tell you all about the places and sites to discover in Marrakech and the best addresses for the essential shopping in the souks or in Gueliz, the modern city. On request, our chef will prepare a variety of Moroccan tajines and pastries, using local vegetables and Moroccan spices. Moroccan, French, vegetarian... the choice is yours. Market purchases are made daily and we offer cookery lessons if you wish. The riad Douceur has a hammam and a massage room for all kinds of beauty and well-being treatments. In addition to hammam treatments, our beautician offers a wide range of wellness treatments: facials, manicures, pedicures and all types of massage... Local guests are not permitted.