Riad Palais Alnios

Private Palace – Medina of Marrakech Confidential Presentation Nestled in a particularly well-preserved cultural and residential area of the historic Medina of Marrakech, this 18th-century private palace stands as a rare heritage asset, combining tranquility, spaciousness, architectural clarity, and direct accessibility, while maintaining a manageable distance from the busiest thoroughfares and tourist hotspots. The property spans three distinct land titles, unified in a coherent and fluid architectural layout, offering approximately 1,700 m² of living space organized around patios, pools, terraces, and expansive reception areas. This configuration grants the palace exceptional airflow, natural circulation, and a clear spatial hierarchy, a rarity within the dense fabric of the Medina. A major distinguishing feature enhances the uniqueness of this asset: direct vehicle access right at the entrance, allowing for seamless arrivals, logistics, and operations with exceptional comfort and discretion, which is quite rare for a property of this nature in the Medina. The restoration of the palace has been executed comprehensively, adhering closely to the original Moroccan architecture while subtly incorporating contemporary influences. This approach emphasizes volume, light, circulation, and minimalism, creating a timeless aesthetic free from folklore or excessive ornamentation. Primarily designed as a high-end private residence, the palace also has the potential to function as a discreet guesthouse without requiring structural adaptations, thanks to its well-thought-out initial design and complete technical infrastructure. While benefitting from a calm and protected residential environment, the palace is within walking distance of major cultural hubs in the Medina and just minutes by car from the city’s iconic institutions, striking a rare balance between intimacy and centrality. The property is equipped with modern technical infrastructure, complete service areas, and is legally compliant. Presentation is available exclusively by request and under strict confidentiality. BUYER NOTE – CONFIDENTIAL (Control transmission – circle 2) 1. Nature of the Asset The property offered for sale is a private palace built in the 18th century, located in the heart of the historic Medina of Marrakech. It is organized across three distinct land titles, forming a coherent and fluid architectural ensemble that is immediately operational. The asset was originally designed to serve dual controlled purposes: • Exceptional private residence, • Discreet guesthouse, operational without structural transformation. This is a fully realized heritage asset, stabilized, and transferable without dependency on the original project or imposed operation. 2. Location, Centrality, and Access The palace is situated in a calm cultural and residential area of the Medina, prioritizing atmosphere, quality of neighborhood, and discretion, away from the most vibrant areas and dominant tourist flows. This location offers clear centrality for an international buyer: • Approximately 15 to 20 minutes on foot from Dar El Bacha, • Less than 10 minutes by car from the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. A significant differentiating advantage complements this location: direct vehicle access at the facade, allowing for smooth arrivals, simplified logistics, and operations with exceptional comfort for a property of this category in the Medina. (The specific access modalities are communicated after qualification.) 3. Land Organization and Surface Areas The property is based on three independent land titles: • Riad Abiad 1: 343 m² on the ground • Riad Abiad 2: 184 m² on the ground • Douiria: 117 m² on the ground Total land area: 644 m² Total developed living area: approximately 1,700 m² This configuration offers rare usage flexibility, allowing for unified, differentiated, or partially reconfigurable operation according to the buyer’s vision. 4. Architectural Organization, Patios, and Pools The palace is organized around three distinct patios, each carrying a unique atmosphere and specific function: • The Medersa Patio, structured around a pool, serves as the mineral and institutional heart of the palace. • The Berber Patio, organized around four orange trees, offers a more vegetative and domestic perspective, oriented towards reception and daily life. • The Douiria Patio, centered around an olive tree, introduces a more intimate and residential dimension. This spatial progression creates a rare circulation experience, enhancing fluidity, quality of stay, and overall readability of the ensemble. 5. Architecture, Restoration, and Craftsmanship Built in the 18th century, the palace is fully integrated into the original historical fabric of the Medina. The restoration was conducted with strict adherence to traditional Moroccan architecture, enriched by a subtle contemporary interpretation, inspired by Levantine influences, noticeable in proportions, materials, and details, without ever altering the identity of the place. The work was entrusted to highly skilled local artisans. Zelliges, carved wood, wrought ironwork, stained glass, and traditional plasters were crafted exclusively to measure, without standardization, following craftsmanship that has become rare in the Medina today. 6. Amenities, Operation, and Services The palace is immediately operational, both for private use and as a high-end confidential hospitality venture. Technical infrastructure: • Recent inverter air conditioning throughout the spaces • Water treatment and pressure systems • Fiber optic and high-speed connectivity with distribution points • Fully refurbished technical networks Service areas: • Two distinct professional kitchens • Distributed storage areas • Complete laundry room with professional equipment • Service circuits designed for smooth and discreet operation 7. Furniture, Identity, and Reversibility The furniture has been specifically designed for the space, inspired by Moroccan aesthetics enriched with Levantine influences, intentionally understated and timeless. It contributes to the palace’s identity without constraining its use, allowing for free aesthetic conservation or evolution without structural constraints. 8. Legal Framework and Compliance • Three distinct and regularized land titles • Updated plans • Valid occupancy permit • Current guesthouse authorization The property is immediately transferable, with no identified legal risks. 9. Positioning and Rarity This palace stands out for: • its historical authenticity (18th century), • the coherence of its restoration, • the rarity of the craftsmanship involved, • a calm, cultural, and central Medina location, • and direct vehicle access at the facade, exceptional for this type of asset. 10. Publications and Recognition The palace has been featured in international publications specializing in architecture, art of living, and confidential hospitality. (Documents available in data room, upon request.)