MAISON MK

Chic and cool indulgence in the Marrakech medina

SOHO COMES TO MARRAKECH in this sleek new designer riad at the heart of the Medina. Made for extravagant hideaway weekends, Maison MK is the epitome of coolest chic – with killer views of the Atlas Mountains yet another treat from its sprawling rooftop terrace.

This is just the place for style-savvy couples. Inside, Maison MK’s fashion photographer owners have created six coolly decadent bedrooms. Beds are lit from behind to give a floating-on-air look. Dramatic silk chiffon artworks flutter above huge polished plaster headboards, while rich fabrics add splashes of colour. 

There’s an in-room sound system – pre-loaded with chill-out music – where you can hook up your iPod, and even a mobile phone. Bathrooms are stocked with Parisian Ex Voto toiletries, while deep roll-top tubs and monsoon-like showers are made for double soaks. And if you get the munchies in the middle of the night (or day) your minibar is packed with everything from Kshocolat to Veuve Cliquot.

Spa junkies

Spa junkies will definitely get their fix at Maison MK. Treatments at this chic riad-with-spa blend traditional Moroccan methods and Argan oils with contemporary style, and the owners have created two distinctly different treatment zones – light and dark. Massage is done in the calming cool of the dark room – all charcoal polished tadelakt plaster – while beauty treatments are done in the light room. 

The open patio at the heart of Maison MK curves around a circular splash pool flanked by secluded seating – fetchingly lit by tea lights and strewn with rose petals in the evening. You can also chill in a decadent sunken lounge, with its exotic scatter cushions and surrealist camel’s head sculpture high on the wall. Need some entertainment? Then head for the screening room with its mammoth eight-foot screen, DVD library, satellite TV and Xbox360. 

Huge sun beds await on the roof, and when it gets too hot you can simply retreat under a huge silk canopy or the Arabic corner tent. At night, sip cocktails here by candle glow, watching fire and water interact in a moving artwork. 

Dining is a highlight here, and Maison MK’s four-course Moroccan tasting menu (complete with Mojito sorbet) will set you up for the night. You can breakfast on the terrace, and you’re just five minutes’ walk from all the action of Djemma El Fna square. Can’t-do-enough staff are the icing on the cake here. 


Maison MK was reviewed for Room for Romance by Tasha Munro

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Dining in
Dine on Maison MK’s four-course Moroccan dinner menu – prepared to guests’ tastes – on the starlit roof terrace.  Dishes might include baby courgette soup, roasted red pepper salad, monkfish tagine and peach salad with mint, and there are salads and steak-frites on offer at lunchtime. Sit on the shaded patio in the afternoon and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea with home-made cakes.

Breakfast
Breakfast is a relaxed affair – served wherever you like, until whenever you like – with fresh pastries, home made yoghurt and Moroccan pancakes.

Room service
Available 24 hours.




See & Do
Explore the winding streets of the Medina, with its full-on sights and sounds. Expect to encounter everything from carts and donkeys to love potions and exotic herbs. Less energetic but equally invigorating things to see include the Musée d’Art Islamique and lovely Majorelle Gardens. When you’re ready to head out of town, feast your eyes on the ancient Atlas mountains or the beach – all within a three hour drive. 

Spa
You can book treatments ranging from massages and facials to exfoliation, pedicures and waxing at Maison MK’s spa. There’s also a small gym for working out, and a pool for cooldowns afterwards.

Diary Dates
December
Check out the latest releases and up and coming stars at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

GETTING THERE

Location
Derb Sebaii, Ksour, Marrakech

Parking
There is safe parking nearby, but you won't need a car in Marrakech.

Trains
Marrakech central station – 2km.

Taxis
EUR 15 from the station.

Airport
Marrakech – 8km. Make use of the hotel’s free car transfers and avoid any hassle at the cab rank. EasyJet flies to Marrakech from London Gatwick and Manchester, while Ryanair flies from London Luton, Bristol and East Midlands.

ESSENTIAL INFO

Rates guide
EUR 300 - 437. If you're planning a get-together with friends or family, rent out the whole riad at a special rate of just EUR 1700 per night.

Open/closed
Closed 1 July – 1 August

Check-in
2pm

Check-out
11 am

Minimum night stay?
Three nights.

Children
Over 12s only, unless the whole riad is booked.

Pets
No

Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms