TARIFFS RESERVATIONS. nineteenth century zellij (hand cut mosaic tiles) and the central salon, one of the original reception rooms of an ancestral family house. A HISTORIC HERITAGE HOTEL IN THE KASBAH OF MARRAKECH. MAISON MNABHA 32-33 DERB MNABHA KASBAH MARRAKECH MOROCCO telephone +212 (0) 24 38 13 25 fax +212 (0) 24 38 99 93 e-mail kasbah@maisonmnabha.com. 'Treasure-hunters seek out this17th-century Kasbah hideaway brimming with elusive finds.'. Marrakech Encounter (Lonely Planet Best of Series) 2008 nineteenth century woven silk belts from Fes and a nineteenth century Berber door from Tafraoute. 'Like a prized diadem tucked away in the royal Kasbah, this luxe little guesthouse faceted with terraces is just what savvy travellers come to Marrakech to find.'. Lonely Planet Best of Marrakech 2006. SUMMER PROMOTION 2008 a discount of 20% off the listed room rates is being offered for bookings of the upper level rooms from July 1st to August 31st. Maison Mnabha is an English owned and family run hotel that extends a warm and hospitable welcome to independent travellers. Our guests receive personal and individual attention throughout their stay with us in Marrakech's royal Kasbah. The ambience, authenticity and originality of Maison Mnabha set it apart from other hotels in the city. The authenticity of the architectural decoration is reflected in a richly textured use of colour and pattern in the salons, which are the original reception rooms of an ancestral family house. The interior of Maison Mnabha represents on a small and intimate scale a tradition that has been the hallmark of Marrakech palaces for centuries: painted cedar wood ceilings and doors, carved plasterwork and hand cut polychromatic mosaic tiles. details of a seventeenth century painted ceiling and carved plasterwork at Maison Mnabha. On the upper level of Maison Mnabha, a patio decorated with hand made bricks and tiles leads to two roof terraces with panoramic views of the surrounding minarets, palaces and sights of the old city. Seen from Maison Mnabha's terraces in the winter and spring, the snow capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains rise above the silhouettes of the elegant palm trees that border the Royal Agdal Gardens, originally planted in the twelfth century. the Agdal Gardens and High Atlas Mountains from a roof terrace at Maison Mnabha. Our impartial knowledge is always available for our guests who we hope will leave Marrakech with vivid memories of a city that is brimming with life and entertainment on every street corner. Our ambition is to give genuine insight into the cultural richness and diversity of Morocco - including the cooking of the region. Lonely Planet rates Maison Mnabha as one of the top five riads in Marrakech for food. 'Marrakech Encounter' (Lonely Planet Best of Series) 2008. Breakfast is served for most of the year on the terrace. Only the freshest of locally grown seasonal produce is used. 'A great little place to stay in Marrakech is Maison Mnabha with a roof terrace and delicious breakfasts'. Marie Claire, April 2003. 'The charm of Momo with beds. Breakfast is served outside - sweet, fresh orange juice, croissants and the kind of coffee that kickstarts a day watching the snake-charmers and acrobats in the Djemmaa el-Fna souk just a few minutes walk away'. Tatler Travel Guide 2001. For more details, please consult the food page [. 'Despite the recent proliferation of riad hotels in Marrakesh, the cognoscenti know that Maison Mnabha offers the best value.'. Harpers Queen December 2002. Rates are per night for a room (not person) inclusive of breakfast. The tariffs do not include the Government Visitor Taxes of twenty eight Moroccan dirhams per person per night. Single occupancy: 10% discount. Pounds Sterling [GBP]. Upper level double / twin. Upper level twin + single room with roof terrace (3 persons). A separate private roof terrace with sitting room is available at a supplementary charge of £33.00 per night and can be booked subject to availability in conjunction with any of the rooms at Maison Mnabha. a discount of 20% off the listed room rates is being offered for bookings of the upper level rooms from July 1st to August 31st 2008. BOOKINGS ENQUIRIES TO:- 32 - 33 Derb Mnabha Kasbah Marrakech Morocco. Telephone +212 (0) 24 38 13 25 Fax +212 (0) 24 38 99 93 peter@maisonmnabha.com reference and guide books about Marrakech and Morocco are available for guests during their stay at Maison Mnabha transfers to and from Maison Mnabha - Marrakech Airport or Railway Station transfers to and from Maison Mnabha - Essaouira, Agadir, the Atlas Mountains, Casablanca etc. access to Maison Mnabha by car or taxi a meal can be pre-ordered for your arrival at Maison Mnabha dinner by arrangement (menus are displayed in the rooms) a variety of lunchtime snacks are available from 12.30 p.m. until 3 p.m. (menus are displayed in the rooms) dinner for non residents at Maison Mnabha is by appointment only (at least 24 hours in advance) day excursions to the Atlas Mountains or Atlantic can be arranged e-mail, wifi internet (no charge), fax and telephone are available heating and air conditioning in rooms in room fridge mini bar, personal electronic safe, complimentary snacks and tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, clothes and shoe brushes oriental silk kimonos and slippers provided for the duration of your stay laundry service: wet and dry cleaning. 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Since opening its doors to guests in January 2000, Maison Mnabha has been regularly mentioned and reviewed in the travel press. 'Treasure-hunters seek out this 17th-century Kasbah hideaway brimming with elusive finds. In antique-filled salons celebrity chefs, famous authors and other regulars mingle over Khadija's seasonal cuisine. Peter and Lawrence and manager Aziz are a wealth of impartial antiques advice and cultural insight - Peter holds a PhD in Kasbah history - and arrange restorative massages, henna tattooing and eco-conscious desert adventures.'. Marrakech Encounter (Lonely Planet Best of Series) March 2008. 'Once inside the Maison Mnabha, the owner offered us crystal glasses filled with fresh orange juice in the lavish candle-lit, columned receiving room that had been the heart of a 17th century home. Bright colours and intricate designs on ceiling beams, interior columns, plaster walls and tile flooring reflected the opulence of a Moroccan palace. Incense perfumed the air. Breakfast on the roof of our was an introduction to Morocco's culinary delights. One morning we had sliced strawberries dusted with a subtle mix of spices and on the side, a bowl of honeydew melon balls sprinkled with two types of tiny seeds; another morning it was sliced bananas bathed in orange juice, topped with walnuts and spiced. Always there were individual pitchers of freshly-squeezed orange juice and baskets with pistachio nut-flavoured flaky pastry.'. San Antonio Express News July 2007. 'Lawrence and Peter were among the first to open their doors to the public. Originally part of a pacha's palace, the riad was once used as a greeting and entertainment area and still maintains that salon feeling. Far East antiques are scattered with loving abandon, while English satellite television provides a taste of home. The two are a wealth of information (artist Peter wrote a dissertation on the Kasbah) and spend most of their time chatting with guests. Home cooking is traditional and very good.'. Fodor's Travel Guide: Morocco February 2007. The experience of staying at Maison Mnabha is like being in the comfort of a five star hotel but with the ambiance of a home away from home. There is an open roof terrace where you can watch the sun rise and the sun set and from which you can see the Royal Palace of the King of Morocco. On the second floor there is a salon where you can relax or read. The salon is spectacular with a particularly beautiful painted wooden ceiling and used to be where the upper class owner of the original house entertained. Lawrence and Peter are continually adding features to enhance the wellbeing of their guests. Located in one of the prime areas of Marrakech most of the places you should visit are within walking distance and above all you are able to experience the everyday life of this ancient district in which time seems to have stood still. Maison Mnabha feels very private and exclusive. On arrival you are given two keys one for your room and the other to let yourself in and out of the house. As a guest you are received as a friend in a heartfelt way. The staff are outstanding. All of them take care of you - as do the owners - with sincere hospitality and genuine smiles.'. Elle Decoration (S E Asia) January 2007. 'The appeal of the house or at least of the downstairs is one of royal refinement, the upstairs area, which is brand new, has a much more modern, breezier feel, containing four main bedrooms and private and public roof terraces. The rooms are not large, but they are modern and comfortable and with their complementary mix of south-east Asian decor Buddha heads from Thailand, silks from Laos and Moroccan ornamentation, are good value for money. The main terrace has great views over the Kasbah, les Jardins Agdal and the Bahia Palace. Peter rather handily has a Ph.D. on the Kasbah and is a fountain of local knowledge. Snacks and dinner are made to order. Wifi connection keeps you in touch with the rest of the world if necessary.'. A Hedonists guide to Marrakech January 2007. 'This lovely riad in the Kasbah area of the medina is English owned and run, yet still a Maison de Charme.'. City Spots Guide to Marrakech Thomas Cook 2006. 'An ornate and historic riad in Marrakechs calmer Kasbah district. The decor can be a little OTT but the welcome is warm. The Guardian Travel Section December 2006. 'Like a prized diadem tucked away in the royal Kasbah, this luxe little guesthouse faceted with terraces is just what savvy travellers come to Marrakech to find. Delightful English hosts Lawrence and Peter and manager Aziz have decked it out with flowers and antiques and keep fascinating company, from Lebanese journalists to five-star British chefs.'. Best of Marrakech Lonely Planet February 2006. 'English-owned boutique heritage hotel Maison Mnabha in fashionable Marrakesh is enjoying a new breed of guests from Southeast Asia Maison Mnabha in Marrakeshs historic Kasbah is an eclectic property in a city of contrasts. Maison Mnabha was bought by its present owners (one of them Dr. Peter Dyer, holds a PhD on the Kasbah and is a fountain of local knowledge) in the early 1990s and was painstakingly renovated. The aim of the owners at Maison Mnabha is to conserve the original features of the house and create a comfortable and calm family-run environment. Guests tend to be people searching for cultural pursuits away from the sterility of oversized five-star hotels; many are female, either travelling on their own, or in small groups The decoration of the formal rooms at Maison Mnabha reflects a traditional palace architecture that developed independently of neighbouring influences. Ceramic mosaics, carved stucco and painted wood have been integrated into an overall surface design rich in colour and bold in conception. The 17 century decoration here is characteristic of the palace style but intimate and domestic in scale. The upper patio, terraces (which offer views of a minaret studded horizon and the Atlas Mountains) and bedrooms have been remodelled to synthesise traditional Moroccan elements with those of Southeast Asian and African design. In terms of value for money, attention to detail cultural interest and personalised service, there is no better place to stay in Marrakech.'. Lifestyle + Travel (Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan) January 2006. 'The Kasbah is a very safe, friendly area much more open and less congested than the areas surrounding the main square of Marrakech... The original rooms of the 17 century house have been converted into the main salon area, where the decor is influenced by the styles favoured by the royal court of the sultans of Morocco. From top to bottom, the house is decorated with objects collected over the decades from Morocco and elsewhere. Many are antiques.'. A Place in the Sun November 2005. 'A very welcoming maison dhotes run by English brothers who focus on providing true Moroccan hospitality, helping organise sight-seeing tours and providing much needed shopping advice. They have thought of everything from the DVD library to quality cooking, which includes Mediterranean salads as well as traditional tangias cooked in the hammam.'. Morocco Lonely Planet 2005. 'The owner of one of the most stylish hotels in Marrakech, Dr Peter Dyer has gradually restored Maison Mnabha, which is now sought out by the fashionatas. A beautifully restored building has managed to create an extraordinary oasis of calm amid the bustling city. The hotel is now beloved by the artistic set. The guests are predominantly British who want to get to know the real Morocco. The exclusivity of the place inevitably attracts travellers looking for something a bit special and has won acclaim for decor and elegance.'. The Telegraph April 2005. 'The biggest attraction is the reception area, which was part of an old 17 century palace and boasts original architecture complete with carved wood, calligraphic plasterwork and...