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What makes Amirat al Jamal unique is the decor and the service. The American owner decided to use as many genuine berber antiques and crafts in the re-furbishment as possible without sacrificing comfort. The result is a relaxing atmosphere and a genuine oasis. The second feature is the staff. Uniquely they all come from one Berber family and this translates into feeling that you are really at home when staying at Riad Amirat.

RIAD FEATURES

Convenient location:
two minutes from both Jemaa el Fna and the Koutoubia Mosque, the most famous sites in Marrakech

Historic: part of an Alaouite Dynasty Palace in the Laksour (Palace) District of the Marrakech medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Good-sized swimming pool with massage jets and water fountain and tree shaded central courtyard

Three-course lunches and dinners by reservation (two chefs)

Salon with wood burning fireplace and satellite television and DVD library

Library of English and American magazines and books

Private hammam with assistant
Massages, manicures, and pedicures with certified esthetician by appointment

Four terraces: two rooftop, one covered, and one private with Terrace Duplex. Terraces have views of Koutoubia Mosque and the High Atlas Mountains

ROOMS DESCRIPTIONS

Each room features heating and air conditioning, convenient alarm clocks, wooden clothes hangers, comfortable bathrobes, convenient washcloths, small snack bars, and a welcome basket of amenities, original artwork, chic magazines. Each room also features comfortable beds, all which can be converted into twin beds, tile flooring, rugs, Tadelakt (limestone) walls, hand-made light fixtures, and private bathrooms outfitted with zellig (handcut tiles) and oversized showers.

The luxurious peach and green Grand Room Suite features traditional Moroccan one-of-a-kind furniture with bone and silver inlays, a fireplace, authentic Berber artifacts, antique hand painted wooden doors and windows, a stained-glass lighted cabinet, a walk-in shower with both an oversized brass "rain" shower head and a standard brass shower head, weight scales, and a king sized bed. The two windows have views over the swimming pool, and there is a water feature and outdoor mezzanine right outside the door to the room. KING or Twin. Another single bed can be added with wooden base.

The Blue Room a standard double room with king sized bed with traditional Moroccan décor designed in blue, yellow, and red tones—overlooks the swimming pool. The closet is crafted of wood, using a distinctive Moroccan grillwork.KING or Twin. No singles added

Room Rachid a sunny standard double room with an “Ikki” oleander wood and beam ceiling and a colorful crème and red décor, features a custom-made, hand-painted bed stead and armoire, a cozy alcove with a small fireplace, and two windows with views overlooking the swimming pool and central courtyard. Queen or Twin. No singles added

Room Margaret is a deluxe room with a large bathroom, refrigerated minibar, an “Ikki” oleander wood and beam ceiling, and a restful covered outside terrace with sofas and chairs. It is decorated with authentic Berber artifacts, including a wooden Berber wedding trunk, and the king-sized bed has hand made Berber pillows and throw. KING or Twin. Another single can be added with wooden base.

The Terrace Duplex sleeps three persons with a double bed upstairs and a single downstairs. Berber artifacts are displayed throughout. The views from the five upstairs windows overlook the lovely Koutoubia Minaret and the High Atlas Mountains. It also has its own inviting private patio. Queen or Twin upstairs and one single downstairs. For a child ( aged 10-14) a portable bed can also be added but it is a bit crowded. Note no children under 10 years old.

Key Features:
Pool - Yes
Restaurant - Few minutes walk
5 double beds
1 single beds
5 bathrooms
5 en-suite
City Views
Mountain Views

'Very beautifully maintained riad with a very helpful manager (he even walked us to our spa as we were afraid we'd get lost). Amazing location in terms of proximity to Jema El Fna and getting to a taxi to get anywhere else. It was only us in the whole place so peaceful too. The rooms were perfectly decorated and maintained, as was the library, common area and dining room. The terrace was our favourite place to hang out. Access to a computer was nice as my sister had to keep in touch with work while we were there. Food was exquisite - both veg and non-veg options were always amazing. The selection of books in the library was also very much to my taste!' Nishma J, December 2010
Central, lovely decor, excellent service, very good breakfast.Carol P, Febryary 2011