| Jnane Tamsna: A country guesthouse in the Marrakech Palmeraie | |
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The following paragraphs and photographs will provide you with a glimpse of Jnane Tamsa, our guesthouse in the Palmeraie of Marrakech. Condé Nast Traveler designated Jnane Tamsna as one of the "80 Hot Hotels of 2003". For more images and information on Jnane Tamsa, consult the Tamsna website, www.jnanetamsna.com. If you have an enquiry or would like to make a reservation, contact Meryanne Loum-Martin: E-mail meryanne@jnanetamsna.com, Tel. +212.44.329423, Fax +212.44.329884. ~ GJM |
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The latest creation of Meryanne Loum-Martin, Jnane Tamsna comprises three houses – Jnane House, Dar Illane and Moussafir – with a total of 17 bedrooms. The property is located in a protected palm grove with spectacular views of the High Atlas mountains to the south, and the smaller Jbilet range to the north. Pounded earth walls enclose the entire estate. The houses blend the traditional Medina architecture of interior courtyards and fountains with the space, light and vegetation typical of the Palmeraie. Jnane Tamsa offers a romantic way to discover Marrakech and understand why it has become a legend. Aromatherapy and massage – as well as a poolside area for reading, meditation and yoga – lend a relaxing mood to the estate. Blended fruit juices are served in the courtyards or verandas, and special light meals are available. You may eat in the oriental way, reclining on pillows on the roof terrace, dine by candlelight on the veranda, or gather around a table in a secluded corner in the garden. |
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Eastern facade of Jnane House |
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The pool is set among palm trees on a small hill overlooking gardens. Extensive roof terraces offers vistas of surrounding landscapes, including semi-natural maquis vegetation on hillsides of the Jnane Tamsna estate. The grounds include over two hectares of aromatic herb gardens, fruit orchards, olive groves, ornamental flower beds, vegetable patches and natural vegetation. Our own organic produce is used in the Jnane Tamsna cuisine, and our cut flowers decorate the tables. Cooking classes and demonstrations are offered in the Dar Illane kitchen, which opens to a culinary herb garden, a wheat field with almond trees and a patio in the shade of a carob tree. Recreational facilities include clay court tennis and three swimming pools. Kilometers of pathways invite guests to bike, jog or walk through the Palmeraie. Riding stables and three golf courses are within fifteen minutes drive of Jnane Tamsna. |
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Jnane Tamsna ornamental plants |
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Jnane Tamsna is the perfect venue for special events. Dance parties, seated dinners and weddings may be organized in its spacious verandas, landscaped gardens and lofty interiors. A natural amphitheater, encircled by date palms, offers an ideal setting for concerts, poetry readings and other cultural events. Acrobats, dancers and musicians – typical of Morocco’s rich folklore – come to perform in the gardens and patios of the estate, enhancing the ambience of Oriental nights. Stereo systems are available in each room and, for film aficionados, our DVD and video collection contains over 200 titles in English and French. Current magazines, newspapers and books about Morocco are available in the Jnane Tamsna reading room. |
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Jnane House pool |
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All designed objects in the house – art, china, crafts, furniture, sculptured frames and textiles – may be purchased by guests. In addition, selected culinary and health products used at Jnane Tamsna, from argan oil to bath essences, are available. Ongoing investments in ecologically appropriate landscaping and technology ensure that the Jnane Tamsna estate is environmentally friendly. Planting of arid zone and Mediterranean species minimizes the need for irrigation. All waste water is treated on site and used for ornamental gardens. Jnane Tamsna is committed to using a percentage of its profits to improve the landscaping and environmental technology on the estate. This will include planting of additional water efficient gardens, composting of organic refuse and investment in solar water pumps, among other measures. |
| Interior design in Jnane Tamsna | |