Contemporary Estate with Lake in Marrakech

Some homes do something different to you the second you walk in. I felt it here at this contemporary estate on Route de Lourika just outside Marrakech. Sunlight fills every space and for a moment I honestly just wanted to stand by the window and look out at all that green. You do not always expect that in Marrakech but here you are surrounded by huge grounds and even a private lake just beyond your doorstep. It is quiet in a really calming way and the only thing carrying through the air is the sound of birds and the wind in the trees.

This is not your usual Morocco villa. Even pulling in along the drive you can already see the minimalist shapes and soft neutral colours. The architecture feels simple but clearly a lot of thought went into every angle. Sometimes you catch a glimpse of the Atlas Mountains in the distance and even though you are only a bit outside the busy city centre it feels miles away from busy roads. I remember standing in the main hall and looking up at these ceilings that just stretch so high. Certain rooms have what they call a starlight effect and I actually waited until the evening to see it because everyone who visits tells you it is worth it. They are right. When the lights flicker to life and the ceiling above you looks like a night sky it gives the place this soft almost magical feeling.

The estate sits on what they say is about four hectares which is a lot of space to call your own anywhere but in Marrakech it also means you get room for a big canal style swimming pool perfect for doing laps or just floating and looking up at palm trees. In one corner you find a big open lawn sometimes you see traces from where kids have been playing football and you get the feeling this place is loved and lived in. The private lake is something you will remember. I found myself just sitting on a bench there for a while listening to frogs and watching the reflections of the old olive trees on the water. It is the sort of backyard people dream about but rarely find for real.

Security is something you think about and honestly here it does feel tucked away and private. The whole property is wrapped by a proper fence but you do not really notice it when you are inside. It just gives you that extra sense of peace at night or when you want to let kids run free on the grass. Big gatherings could feel right at home in this villa. There are ten bedrooms in total scattered across the home and you can imagine guests coming to stay for weeks at a time without ever feeling crowded. The living areas are open with huge panes of glass letting in the sunrise every morning and everything seems carefully laid out not just for show but to actually enjoy. The kitchen is not one of those you only want to look at either. It feels ready for real cooking and laughter over coffee. In the evenings you might stroll down one of the pathways lined with honeysuckle and jasmine and you will probably find yourself breathing a little deeper without even thinking about it.

Being here puts you close to the culture and colour of Marrakech but you get to come home to your own green oasis at the edge of the Ourika Valley. Mornings can start slow with fresh bread from the village nearby and afternoons might end beside the pool watching the sky change colour. Kids will find plenty of space to explore and gardeners will appreciate the mix of mature greenery around the grounds. Life just moves at a different pace here and sometimes you forget your phone because you are too busy enjoying the quiet.

The only way to know if this place is the right fit is to come and see it yourself. If you want to talk through the details or have a slow wander around the gardens and feel it for real just let me know. At LuxuryProperty.com we just want to help you find the place that feels like home.