The Es Saadi domain in Marrakech, an ode to the Orient
The story of a family
The Es Saadi, is above all, the story of a family. In the 1950s, Jean Bauchet (a Moroccan artist) and his wife Henriette (French concert performer and violinist), built the first Casino of Marrakech, before commencing the construction of the Hotel of the Casino. Completed after Independance (1966), it was to become the Es Saadi Hotel. Still at the commands today, Henriette, the "super-grandma" as her great grandson Jules calls her, with her 88 springs, is just as ever attentive of "her baby". Since the 1960s, Henriette, has been greatly seconded by her daughter Elisabeth who is totally in charge of the Palace decor. Responsible for the selection of colours, fabrics, works of art, she has complemented the work of architecte Aziz Lamghari, who, is credited, among others with the construction of 10 incredible villas, opened in 2007, with the most recent one being the PalaceEs Saadi.
Moroccan craftsmanship under the spotlight at the Palace
Antique objects and art works from a number of famous Moroccan artists (Kamal Lahbabi, famous ceramic artist...) decorate the lobby, hallways, suites, and the salons of the Palace as well as the 10 villas (from 150 m² to 250 m²), offering a distinct personality to Palace Es Saadi.
The remarkable work of local craftsmen has been a priority to pay homage to traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. That explains why the silky woven fabrics of Casablanca, tadelakt, gebs, zellige are on display everywhere.
Each suite, of a generous size (70 to 150 m²) is endowed with its own terrace. Each one is unique, and all have been designed in the spirit of the Moroccan nomad tradition complete with ancient doors.
Villas out of One Thousand and One Nights
Architect Aziz Lamghari has given full rein to his imagination by achieving with the villas, an ode to the Orient of One Thousand and One nights.
Each one, ranging from 150 m² to 250 m² and sheltered from indiscreet onlookers, conceals a swimming pool in a bed of greenery, that has its own distinct style and tale to tell.
The Sultan’s villa gives off the air of an Oriental princess with its gebs finely laced and its rich Oriental drapes. The Maharadja is the replica of an Indian palace. The Persan is dazzling with its delicate blue camaieu and its floral-decorated swimming pool. The Art Déco is a spectacular homage to the 1925/1930s, with its entranceway door, reproduced by a local craftsman in wrought iron who drew his inspiration from a Ruhlmann floral decoration.
The Courtyards of the Lions, sings praise to Moroccan gastronomy
On the top floor of the Palace, a decor worthy of One Thousand and One Nights is awaiting you: lace inlaid with stones, gypsum and metal, Italian chairs with crocodile-leather seats, a spectacular view over the city and its immense two terraces and a dome inspired by the Alhambra. A breath-taking decor.
The Spa
As for the spa, in addition to classical treatments, it has a musicotherapy workshop, avant-garde techniques, in the hands of Nathalie, trained in Chinese medicine.
On the program, is "sonorous acupuncture" or the "musical column", musical vibrations with a diapason, chromotherapy, an Ayurvedic massage and meridian points, rebalancing the body and releasing tensions.
A second spa of 3000 m² saw the light of day at the end of 2008, under the management of Caroline Bauchet Boulhal. In addition to specific treatments, it offers its clientele Oriental massages that draw on the very best of the traditional Moroccan savoir-faire.
