Nestled within Marrakech’s prestigious Amelkis estate, Villa Belaid is a serene five-bedroom luxury retreat combining restored Moorish architecture, handmade details, a lush private garden, 15m heated pool, hammam, and gym, offering an elegant, atmospheric escape designed for slow living and meaningful connection.

Key Highlights
- This is a true Moroccan home brought back to life with authenticity and care!
- There is a magical garden and 15m pool surrounded by mature trees, perfect for tranquil afternoons.
- The villa boasts a traditional hammam and gym tucked into the elegant pool house.
Villa Belaid is a love letter to the Marrakech of old, carefully restored, beautifully reimagined, and quietly luxurious. Tucked inside the prestigious Amelkis estate, this five-bedroom villa feels like a secret garden retreat. After an 18-month renovation, the villa has emerged with its soul intact: traditional Moorish architecture, handmade tilework, and carved wood details balanced with subtle modern touches. Each of the five en-suite bedrooms is bathed in natural light and designed for calm, think gentle neutrals, soft textures, and elegant restraint.
Outside, the lush, tree-filled garden offers true privacy and stillness, with a 15m heated pool at its heart. The pool house includes a traditional hammam and a compact gym, so wellness can be part of your stay year-round. This is a home that whispers rather than shouts, rich in atmosphere, yet understated in every way.
Whether you’re reclining under olive trees, sharing meals in the open-air dining space, or soaking in the rooftop views, Villa Belaid brings you back to what matters: time, nature, connection. It’s a place that feels grounded, personal, and completely at peace with itself.
Please note that the kitchen is for staff usage only; guests are not allowed to cook or prepare any meal. Usage of the kitchen for nibbles (tea, coffee, sandwich, etc.) might be allowed prior to agreement with the owner/property manager.
- The villa’s charm lies in its quiet elegance, so it’s not suitable for parties or large events.
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Included
- Spa Treatments Available
- On-Site Concierge
- Transfers Included
- Security guard
Extras included at this property:
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Daily housekeeping service
- Security guard
- Onsite concierge
Extras available on request (payable locally)
- Private chef (see details below)
- Spa treatments
- Babysitting
VILLA MENU
Each day, your housekeeper will ask you for the next day's menu, as part of Moroccan hospitality rooted in family values.
There are two options available:
- Half Board (breakfast + lunch or dinner + soft drinks) for €42/day/adult, 50% off for children under 12 and free of charge for babies under 2
- Full Board (all meals + soft drinks all day) for €62/day/adult, 50% off for children under 12 and free of charge for babies under 2
Brunch
- Freshly squeezed orange juice
- Assortment of Moroccan breads and pastries
- Baghrir, Msemmen, Batbout, Crêpes, Cake
- Butter, Jams, Honey, Local Cheeses, Nutella
- Hot drinks: Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk
- Fresh fruit or fruit salad
- Creamy yogurt
- Cereals for children
- Eggs cooked to your liking: Scrambled, Omelette, Fried
Entrances
- Briouates: Crispy pastries filled with various mixtures of spicy meats or vegetables
- Zaalouk: Eggplant and Tomato Caviar
- Tactouka: Spicy cooked salad of tomatoes and green peppers
- Maaqouda: Potato and egg pancakes
- Harira – Moroccan lentil soup: Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup
- Chorba – Moroccan Chicken Noodle Soup: A Moroccan take on classic chicken noodle soup
- Various Moroccan salads: Cold and hot Moroccan starters depending on seasonal vegetables
- Green salad
- Soup: pumpkin, carrot, mixed
- Cold seasonal soup
- Rice salad with tuna and sweetcorn
- Niçoise salad
- Bruschetta
- Potato salad
Main Dishes
- Couscous: is the national dish of Morocco. Couscous is served with your choice of beef, lamb, or chicken, and seven vegetables
- Tanjia Marrakchia: Local specialty. Traditional slow-cooked stew with marinated meat, cooked in a special clay pot – Tanjia
- Chicken and Lemon Tajine: Slow-cooked chicken with aromatic preserved lemons, olives and a spicy blend of spices
- Lamb or Beef Tagine with Prunes and Almonds: Salty and sweet notes with tender pieces of meat, sweet bursts of dried prunes and almonds
- Kefta Tajine: Moroccan meatballs cooked in a savory tagine sauce, with optional eggs
- Berber Vegetable Tagine Seasonal vegetables cooked in aromatic spices, with or without meat
- Pastilla – Chicken Puff: pastry tart filled with a mixture of savory or sweet textures
- Charmoula Sardines: Fresh sardines marinated in Charmoula, a traditional Moroccan marinade
- Moroccan Skewers: Skewers of marinated meat – chicken, lamb or beef – grilled over an open fire
- Beef Tagine with Quince: A tagine variation with quince, slow-cooked with spices
- Chicken Rfissa: A traditional chicken and lentil dish, served on a bed of steamed Msemen – thin, flaky Moroccan pancakes
- Beef steak with mushroom sauce
- Breaded chicken cutlets
- Roast rabbit with Dijon mustard
- Fish of the day in the oven
- Roast chicken
- Homemade pizza
- Beef Lasagna – Fish or Vegetable Option
- Breaded chicken cutlets
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Grilled Lamb Chops
Desserts
- Cinnamon Oranges: A simple yet delicious dessert made with fresh oranges sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon, bringing out the natural sweetness of the fruit
- Caramelized Pears with Orange: Juicy and tender pears caramelized in an orange-infused syrup
- Mint tea and Moroccan pastries: Pastries inspired by culinary traditions will accompany the national drink – Moroccan mint tea
- Strawberries with fresh mint: Seasonal strawberries accompanied by fresh mint leaves
- Jawhara: Thin sheets of fried dough covered with a milk cream and almond filling
- Fruit salad
- Fruit sponge cake galore
- Chocolate cake
Drinks
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- Mineral Water – Sidi Ali 1.5L
- Sparkling Water – Oulmès 1L
- Coca-Cola – Normal or Zero 1L
- Schweppes – Lemon or Tonic 1L
- Coffee – Ground
- Moroccan Mint Tea — Any Time of Day!
Gala Dinner
- Méchoui: A traditional Moroccan dish of lamb simmered until incredibly tender, infused with aromatic herbs and spices for a delicious melt-in-your-mouth experience
- Pastilla Royale: Fish or chicken pie made with crispy layers filled with tender, richly seasoned meat
- Royal Couscous: A sumptuous version of classic Moroccan couscous reserved for special occasions
- Mixed Grill (more than 2 meat choices): An assortment of grilled meats, with complementary sides
- Homemade Birthday Cake: A lovingly crafted, personalized cake decorated with icing or fruit to celebrate your special occasion