As the dawn breaks and the sun begins to rise…
Fresh orange juice and a continental breakfast are served on the colourful patio garden, surrounded by the sweet-smelling bougainvillaea, banana trees and other flora that bloom in abundance around the riad. Over the walls, the top of the Koutoubia is visible, a promise of the many pleasures of Marrakech yet to come.
In the heat of noon…
The hosts of the Riad Villa Harmonie will arrange a plethora of options to keep you busy, from quad biking excursions and yoga to an in-house masseuse visit and a Chinese re-energisation class. Atop the riad are sunbeds to soak up as much of the hot North African sun as you can, or the courtyard provides a shaded retreat for catching up with your holiday reading. Just outside the riad walls, the bustling, streets of Marrakech are a dazzling and dizzying hubbub of joyful chaos, with the spice (and everything else) markets of Djemma El Fna and the souks just a 10-minute stroll away.
As the streets quiet and the sun sets…
Dine upon the romantic rooftop terrace of Riad Villa Harmonie’s restaurant. Lift the lid on steaming, fragrant tagines and pillowy couscous, as traditional Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes are served in plentiful portions, alongside vegetarian options, as well. Sitting beneath the stars, sharing food and an evening with a loved one – is there any nicer place on Earth to spend an evening?