Click to see panoramic view

The main house has a restaurant, bar and roof terrace with stunning views of the countryside and, in the distance, Marrakech and the High Atlas.

The location is an ideal base for trips into Marrakech (about 25mins) and less than an hour in the other direction you can be in the Atlas and at the foot of North Africa's Highest Mountain, Jebel Toukbal.

’Tent’ does not really do justice to the accommodation as only the top half of the walls and the roof are canvas (well actually beautiful Moroccan prints and silks) and the base and walls have the cool tadelakt finish famous in Moroccan interior design.

The 2 person double tents are 30m2 with a 180 x 200 double bed, decorated with traditional Moroccan items, equipped with air condition, heating, en-suite tadelakt bathrooms, dressing area, a small living room and a safe. Each tent is decorated in its own style and whilst we are not able to reserve specific rooms if there is one you particularly like let us know and we will try to arrange it.

Click to view the Africa Tent
Click to view the Boulmane Tent
Click to view the Chems Tent
Click to view the Dades Tent
Click to view the Erfoud Tent
Click to view the Foumzguid Tent
Click to view the Goulmina Tent
Click to view the Hoceima Tent
Click to view the Ifni Tent

The family tents are larger and can sleep 4 people, in either one double and two single beds or alternatively 4 single beds (one even takes 5). There is a silk curtain to divide the two sleeping areas. All other aspects of the family tents are the same, but again they are individually decorated.

Click to view the Jacaranda Tent
Click to view the Kasbah Tent
Click to view the Layoune Tent
Click to view the Mahamid Tent

Finally there is a stunning suite tent called Nupitale Nador. Extremely romantic with a huge double bed and soft lighting this is the perfect option for any couple.

Click to view the Nador Tent

The highlight of the grounds is a large 20x10m pool with beach style "wet-deck" at one end to sit and chill out or eat.

It is owned and managed by Ghislane and Patrick, a French couple who will look after all your needs and ensure the food is of an excellent standard (although limited choice). Meals are served in a dining room, under the arches, beside the pool, or in your tent.

Behind the dining room is a small courtyard with tropical plants. Opening off the courtyard are 2 suites and 1 guest bedroom.

Also in the grounds is a hammam and massages can easily be arranged. There isn't much to do in the immediate area but it is a great base for day trips to the Atlas mountains and horse riding and 4x4 tours can also be booked.

Key Features:

Stunning Luxury tents
Beautiful large pool
Good food
Views of the Atlas Mountains
Hammam on site

Location:
Google Map

Reviews:

"Jardins d'Issil - 4. We liked the tents! The pool was lovely, plenty of nice shady places to sit. The breakfasts were good, the dinners were very nice, no choice but different each night and generous portions, and nice dining area. 2 nights was the ideal length of time, very relaxing, owners in evidence and made an effort to check that we were enjoying ourselves, the staff were helpful and friendly. Only tiny disadvantage is that you couldnt sit outside next to your tent which would have made it perfect." Caroline H Aug, 2010

"What a lovely place to end a good holiday! And the owners were absolutely charming, as were their staff. We were in ‘Africa’ which was delightful. We were really sorry that we didn’t have time for a longer stay here. Wonderful pool that gave the opportunity to chat to other guests."
Kathy S, July 2007

"Le jardin D’issil is a very beautiful place and the surroundings are so calm after Marrakech. All the people there were so helpful and friendly"
Mandy A, June 2007

"Jardin d'Issil was stunning and a great place to relax for a few days. Bit difficult not speaking much French but that was part of the fun."
Mel E, June2007

"Jardin D'Issil is a must"
John D, July 2007

"Great end place to unwind and excellent access to the Atlas mountains, the food was good and the service was excellent"
Owen T, October2007

"Jardin D'issil: Again beautiful accommodation, pool, very restful, food - the buffet lunches and evening meals were superb!" Heather E, June 2008

"Amazing, oasis of calm in the desert. The management are lovely and treat you like family. Our french was as good as their english, so we communicated mainly through mim :). You are made to feel very welcome and the staff are lovely and friendly. I'm a veggie and they made me some beautiful dishes...but the portions are huge!!!! Sitting out at night, eating the best food of the whole trip listening to crickets and staring at the stars, will be a memory I'll hold dear for years!" Rae M. August 2008.

"Loved the exoticness of the tents, they come fully equiped with bathrooms, air conditioning/heating. The gardens and pool are well maintained and outdoor dining and pool lounging in comfortable and beautiful settings. The website photos are accurate, but do not do justice to the simple and elegant design - a lovely surprise awaits guests." Pip W, October 2008

"Jardin d’Issill comfortable roomy exotic ‘tents’, great food, fabulous staff." Judy, January 2009"

"Possibly one of the most beautiful places to start a holiday. Because we mucked up the dates we were meant to be staying in the main building for night one, but we were placed instead, at no extra cost, in two tents. The children died and thought they had gone to heaven. It was a superb place from which to explore (and get lost in) the Atlas." Gilian S. April 2009

"Jardin D’issil - paradise, best place ever stayed....." Louise M. April 2010

. 'The tents in Jardin D’Issil were amazing as was the whole abeyance of the complex. We would definitely come back and stay there. The owners were charming and there was a very relaxed calmness about the whole place.' Roz P. May 2011

'Jardins D'Issil: Heaven on earth. We have recommended this to everyone we know. Could never have hoped for a better place. Superb staff especially Samir and Hassan.The perfect spot!' Gill E, August 2011