Verger de l'Etoile is a dramatic residence, set in an oasis of palms in the fashionable area of La Palmerie on the edge of Marrakech. This magnificent house has a large cool garden, with a sensational pool area, a tennis court and views of the Atlas Mountains. Attentive staff and outstanding service make this one of the most luxurious and romantic houses in Morocco.

This intriguing property, designed by a top French architect (in close liaison with the artistic owners) is set in an exotic garden of roses, palms, olives and apricots. The house has two residences, Riad House and the Doll's house, linked by a large airy sitting-room and a beautiful mosaic swimming pool. Verger de l'Etoile Filante can be rented for one large party of up to 15 people or by a smaller group wishing to occupy either residence. (The two houses are never let at the same time to different parties.) In addition to the individually themed en-suite bedrooms (Bonsai, Nursery, Tantra and Jungle), each residence contains a thrilling combination of salons, grottoes, stairways, balconies and hide-aways.

The staff is amongst the very best in Morocco. The full-time Moroccan chef and pastry cook produce a vast array of culinary delights; from sumptuous dinners of international cuisine to the wholesome delights of home-made bread, full course vegetarian meals and, for health-conscious guests, exotic fruit, muesli, yoghurt and honey for breakfast. Lingering meals can be taken out of doors or, in true Moroccan style, on cushions in one of the sitting rooms. The maids, who love children, attend to your every whim and the resident caretaker ensures complete privacy and security. "Jamila" the friendly house camel can be ridden by children. Peaceful days can be spent at the mosaic pool or can be combined with sight-seeing trips into Marrakech and its magical souk. Day trips to the beaches around Essauria can easily be arranged. The town is famous for its fresh seafood and most forms of watersport are available. The Atlas Mountains are an hour's drive away and the House Manager / Concierge can arrange trips to the deep south, with an overnight stay in a Bedouin tent in the desert, an out of this world experience.