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Ryad Puchka (GUESTHOUSE star Gasthäuser) -
24, Derb Haddada, quartier Ben Saleh 40000 Marrakech40000 Marrakech Morocco
 Frühstück inklusive | Wäscherei | Air Conditioning |
All our bedrooms are air-conditioned and heated.
The Medina:
Some travellers have never been to an 'old town' type of area such as the medina. For some of you , therefore, you could be in for a bit of a cultural shock as it is indeed very different than what we are used to. But we have found that after a day or so, literally 95% of hostellers are running around the souks, the market places and the squares as if they were right at home.
Things to realize about the Medina:
1.No matter which riad you book, the medina always presents the same external aspect; there are not the 'chic ' and the less 'chic' areas. Most riads are initially difficult to find, that's why we arrange to pick you up at the aiport and give you very clear maps and indications to get you started. It is preferable to book a riad that is not too far from the Place Djeema El Fna square, roughy 15 minutes max on foot.
2. In spite of its external aspect, the medina is VERY SAFE. You basically have ordinary men, women and children who live, work and go about their business. Even though you may create a bit of a sensation, because you are different, they are used to foreigners and apart from the odd kids or young teenagers who might pester you for a dirham or a sweet or perhaps ask you to be your guide, you will often go unnoticed, even you may think everyone is observing you.
Things about Ryad Puchka:
1.The riad is a haven of peace when you come in from the hustle and bustle of the medina. We've gone to great pains to ensure that everything is in place so as to enable you to have the most pleasant stay possible: you have free orange juice, coffee, mint tea and mineral water, you have acces to the whole riad, including a sundeck, a barbecue, a gym, an American pool table, several lounges, a jacuzzi and a swimming pool. Riad Puchka is the only guest house to have both a real swimming pool (2 meters deep) and the jacuzzi. Watch out for so-called swimming pools, most often the are more wading pools than anything else.
3. Nobody heats their jacuzzi or pool in the medina, so do not expect this, as the cost is prohibitive.
Their are villas to let in the suburbs with heated pools: you'll pay 200 to 300 euros per night. In any case, you can swim fairly comfortably from April to October, where the temperature of the water varies between 20 and 32 degrees.
First floor:
Leaving the swarming throng outside you enter into another world and suddenly experience an unbeleivable serenity. Walking through the traditional main entrance hall you glance at the amazing kitchen and discover the magnificent pillar-lined patio of over 100 square meters. You walk on "bejmat" (traditional Moroccan floor tiling), wonder at the hand sculpted freizes, zellige covered walls and incredible hand painted ceilings inspired by Moroccan palaces. Plants and flowers adorn the swimming pool (7m x 3m x 2 m deep) and jacuzzi, the fountain gurgles, you make a stop at the wishing well, stroll by the magnificent European style dining room and are soon enjoying a drink* of your choice comfortably installed on the Moroccan sofa in front of the bar. *Alcohol is heavily taxed in Morocco, therefore prices are similar to those in Europe. Please ask for prices before ordering
Bedroom number 1: (this bedromm is the 'twin' at 65€ per night for two adults). Red is the theme: twin hand painted beds andprivate bathroom with shower, walls styled in different coloured tadelakt and zellige tiles cover the floors.
Second floor:
Two bedrooms on the second floor give directly onto an exquisite balcony with a view overlooking the swimming pool. You rediscover the beautiful pillars rising from the ground floor, this time done up in the now famous "majorelle blue" tadelakt.
Bedroom number 2 : (This bedroom is the 'triple', but can be let as a twin for 85€ instead of 90€). It is fitted with twin beds and a single. If there only two of you, book the triple and we'll deduct the five euro difference when you settle your balance here.
Yellow is the theme: hand sculpted and painted twin beds, night tables, chest of drawers, giant mirror and closet. The large private bathroom boasts an oversized bathtub in blue tadelakt, closet, and separate toilet.
Bedroom number 3: (This bedroom is the 'double' at 85€ per night for two adults). Blue is the theme: king-size bed, private bathroom with oversized bathtub in yellow tadelakt, closet, and separate toilet.
The Green Suite: (This suite is the quad for 140€ per night for four people). This unique 65 sq. metre suite boasts a double bed, private bathroom with separate shower and WC, separate lounge and a fully equipped American-style kitchen. Please specify to us whether or not two of you can sleep in a double or not, as we can put an extra bed to accomodate the four guests.
lounge
The White Suite: 90 square meters: (This is the other quad. at 140 euros per night). This suite boasts a living room with a three-foyered fireplace, a bedroom with twin beds and a seperate room with a king-size bed. An Ali Baba style coupole invites you into the grand "hammam" style bathroom with its giant bathtub, shower stall and toilet (all separate), double brass washbasins and built in closets. The light yellow tadelakt and navy blue zellige covered floor decor completes the picture.
Terrasse: Three separate terrasses are avaiable to you at riad Puchka. The upstairs terrasse feautures a large brick and tadelakt barbecue offering a superb view over the medina and the snow covered Atlas mountains ("jebilets"). In the billards room you have an American style pool table (free acces but we do require a 1000 dirham breakage deposit which is fully refunded) and four professional exercise machines on hand for the budding athlete. Discreet ambiance creating spotlights highlight evening barbecues and cocktails culminating a perfect day in an indefinable and charmingly perfect setting.
All our bedrooms are air-conditioned and heated.
First Floor:
Leaving the swarming throng outside you enter into another world and suddenly experience an unbeleivable serenity. Walking through the traditional main entrance hall you glance at the amazing kitchen and discover the magnificent pillar-lined patio of over 100 square meters. You walk on "bejmat" (traditional Moroccan floor tiling), wonder at the hand sculpted freizes, zellige covered walls and incredible hand painted ceilings inspired by Moroccan palaces. Plants and flowers adorn the swimming pool (7m x 3m x 2 m deep) and heated jacuzzi, the fountain gurgles, you make a stop at the wishing well, stroll by the magnificent European style dining room and are soon enjoying a drink* of your choice comfortably installed on the Moroccan sofa in front of the bar. *Alcohol is heavily taxed in Morocco, therefore prices are similar to those in Europe. Please ask for prices before ordering
Bedroom number 1: (this bedromm ithe 'twin' at 65€ per night for two adults). Red is the theme: twin hand painted beds andprivate bathroom with shower, walls styled in different coloured tadelakt and zellige tiles cover the floors.
Second floor:
Two bedrooms on the second floor give directly onto an exquisite balcony with a view overlooking the swimming pool. You rediscover the beautiful pillars rising from the ground floor, this time done up in the now famous "majorelle blue" tadelakt.
Bedroom number 2: (This bedroom is the 'triple', but can be let as a twin for 85€ instead of 90€). It is fitted with twin beds. If there only two of you, book the triple and we'll deduct the five euro difference when you settle your balance here. Yellow is the theme: hand sculpted and painted twin beds, night tables, chest of drawers, giant mirror and closet. The large private bathroom boasts an oversized bathtub in blue tadelakt, closet, and separate toilet.
Bedroom number 3: (This bedroom is the category 'double' at 85€ per night for two adults). Blue is the theme: king-size bed, private bathroom with oversized bathtub in yellow tadelakt, closet, and separate toilet.
The Green Suite: (This suite is the quad for 120€ per night for four people). This unique 65 sq. metre suite boasts a double bed, private bathroom with separate shower and WC, separate lounge and a fully equipped American style kitchen. The lounge converts into a separate sleeping area with a very comfortable double bed. Please specify to us whether or not two of you can sleep in a double or not, as we can put extra beds to accomodate the four guests.
The White Suite: 90 square meters: (This suite is NOT listed as an available room because of its size. We let this suite for 290€ per night for two to four persons. You lounge in the living room in front of the three-foyered fireplace, read or surf on the computer (high-speed internet connection) in the separate office or enjoy a home theatre surround sound system on a 16/9 flat screen lazing on the king-size bed. An Ali Baba style coupole invites you into the grand "hammam" style bathroom with its bathtub, shower stall and toilet (all separate), double brass washbasins and built in closets. The light yellow tadelakt and navy blue zellige covered floor decor completes the picture. request aditional booking information at 00 212 24 44 26 34 or auzanges@menara.ma
Terrasse: Three separate terrasses are avaiable to you at riad Puchka. The upstairs terrasse feautures a large brick and tadelakt barbecue offering a superb view over the medina and the snow covered Atlas mountains ("jebilets"). In the billards room you have an American style pool table (free acces but we do require a 1000 dirham breakage deposit which is fully refunded) and four professional exercise machines on hand for the budding athlete. Discreet ambiance creating spotlights highlight evening barbecues and cocktails culminating a perfect day in an indefinable and charmingly perfect setting.