MEILLEUR PRIX
Urban oasis in the heart of the medina
A PEACEFUL SANCTUARY
Take a moment to pause. Breathe deeply. Listen to the gentle murmur of water, the rustling of palm fronds and the soft birdsong of the many birds that have made the garden their refuge.
With nearly 1,000 square metres of greenery at the heart of the Medina, the Mayfez garden offers a striking contrast to the bustle of the city beyond its walls.
Amid palm trees, flowering shrubs, fragrant roses and aromatic herbs, time seems to slow. More than a patio, it is a secret garden, a haven of freshness and tranquillity where one can read, dream, reflect, or simply savour the present moment.
1001 NIGHT ATMOSPHERE
Orange trees, palm trees, rose bushes, bamboos, wild groves and the black marble pool mix together in a mesmerising interplay of water, light and shades.
Star of the patio, the swiming pool, turns into a luxury trough for pigeons and other turtledoves, as they gather on the water side to rehydrate on hot days.
As evening descends, lantern light shimmers across the black marble pool. The water turns to a mirror, palm silhouettes emerge in the darkness, and the garden surrenders to a rare sense of stillness. A secluded world, untouched by the rhythm of the city.
SHADES OF GREEN AND BROWN COLOURS
A palette of deep foliage and sun-warmed terracotta tones shape the character of the garden. Palm fronds sway above sculpted boxwoods, casting shifting patterns of light across terracotta pots and black marble. Roses bloom among the greenery, their delicate fragrance mingling with hints of rosemary and fresh mint carried on the warm air.
Beneath the palms, shifting light reveals new tones and textures throughout the day, while the fragrance of roses mingles with subtle notes of rosemary and fresh mint.
The garden is at its most beautiful when the light begins to wander. It lingers on the copper lanterns and glides across the black marble. As afternoon turns to evening, colours soften, shadows deepen and the landscape takes on an almost painterly quality. A place to pause, observe and simply be.
PALETTE OF UNRIVALED FLAVOURS
As you wander through the garden, fragrance becomes part of the experience. Verbena, rosemary, thyme and basil release their aromas into the warm air, while roses and jasmine bring softer floral notes.
Cultivated within the riad and harvested with the seasons, these herbs find their way into the kitchen and onto our herbal tea trolley. From a freshly brewed infusion to the flavours of the table, they inspire a cuisine where Moroccan and Mediterranean flavours are expressed with freshness, simplicity and authenticity, and extend the spirit of the garden into every moment of the day.
