Marrakech's secret hideaway

AnaYela is a small, beautiful 300-year-old palace hidden away in the north of the Medina in Marrakech, Morocco. The property, with just five deluxe rooms, has been redeveloped and transformed into a boutique ryiad. Over 100 artisans helped restore this extraordinary palace to its former glory following age-old traditional techniques. Every piece of furniture, every lamp, even the flatware, was designed by German Entreupeneur Kolb and individually finished by Moroccan artisans to make AnaYela available to guests.
During the restoration process, a hidden room was found with a casket and inside they discovered a manuscript in Arabic calligraphy written by a 16-year-old girl called Yela. The manuscript reveals Yela's love story on the eve of her wedding as she prepares to leave her grandfather's house to begin her new life. The name AnaYela is literally translated as 'I am Yela', and is a constant reminder of the fairytale that took place within its walls.
Guests soon forget the stress of city life, as they wonder through the labyrinth of *1001 Nights* before discovering the doors of the AnaYela Palace. Upon arrival, guests slip out of their shoes and into a complimentary pair of babouches, traditional Moroccan slippers, ceremoniously marking the beginning of their adventure in Morocco. Businesses can rent the hotel for 1,700 euros per night, providing up to 5 couples with a romantic incentive.

Following the style of a traditional ryiad, each of the five rooms (including two suites) is situated around a central courtyard, with a heated swimming pool taking centre stage. The flat roof terrace offers views across the city and over the dessert.
A small tower, known as 'the flying carpet', leads off from the terrace and is the very spot where Yela stole her first kiss and met her future husband. Couples can relive the fairytale watching the sun rise and set whilst enjoying a banqueting feast.