La Sultana Marrakech: The Perfect Escape For An Authentic Old Town Experience
Feel like an insider by staying at La Sultana; a refined sanctuary nestled in Marrakech’s Old Town
The magic of Morocco is often hidden; you need to wander to discover it. Meander down a nondescript alleyway and suddenly stumble into the atmospheric Djemma-el-Fna square. Drive through barren mountains and find calm in a palm-lined oasis. Take a left and suddenly start bartering at the spice souk or pick up hand-painted pottery. And, in the case of La Sultana, step through a 12th-century Bab Agnaou arch – its opulence admittedly hints at what’s to come – and find yourself in the most evocative 28-room haven in the historic heart of Marrakech’s kasbah. For those wanting the quintessential 1001 Arabian Nights experience, there is no more perfect property. In fact, there is even a Riad Sheherazade here – one of five that together combine to form this boutique hotel.
The space is a celebration of Moroccan handicrafts, artisans and artistry. Think wood-carved furniture, coloured tiles, stucco walls and intricately-woven carpets dotted around verdant courtyards and soaring columns – all lit with Maghrebi lamps. Guests are naturally drawn to the heated swimming pool, centred at Riad Almohade, and surrounded by lush greenery, or up to the expansive 2,000sqm rooftop terrace. Hearing the muezzin’s call to prayer from the Moulay El Yazid Mosque nearby, will prompt you to give thanks while you contemplate your good taste at picking such a sanctuary in the midst of the bustling, frenetic city. The culinary cognoscenti will be in raptures; start your day with fresh butter pancakes served al fresco, opt for a morning cooking class, book the street-food style lunch at La Table du Souk or a traditional terroir dinner. A pot of mint tea with buttery pastries is never more than a smile away, while cookery classes, spa treatments, two restaurants and a cocktail bar urge you to stay ensconced despite the medina, located just outside, luring you to explore.
