Once upon a time, there was a riad inMarrakech

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine it: Marrakech! Marrakech the buzzing, mesmerising Red City. At its heart, the Medina. Its ancient ramparts. Its gigantic doors. Its spicy scents. Lend an ear... Perhaps you will feel the human warmth it gives off.

Dar Amanza is much more than a Moroccan riad. Much more than a luxury villa in Marrakech. Dar Amanza is the story of a home or "dar" in Moroccan. A family house, bought 20 years ago in the Bab Doukkala district by Sylvie and Jean-Louis Limongi, owners of the

U Capu Biancu **** hotel

in Corsica. Dar Amanza is a wonderful tale. Dressed in warm and saffron tones, filled with craftsmanship and home to a lush garden creating a genuine private haven lined with invigorating plants. Dar Amanza has three separate bedrooms and a light, bright suite. It is a discreet sanctuary in the heart of Marrakech and its peaceful medina, touched only by faint echoes of the teeming life that unfolds beyond its walls.

High-end services in the heart of Marrakech? Of course! Dar Amanza's concierge service is like a genie's lamp. Our magic lamp! Rub it and our genie, Abdou the butler, will magically appear: a question, a wish, a desire, and he will immediately go out of his way to please you! Want a specific service? Looking for a sporty or cultural activity? Fancy a tasty treat? Trust us, Abdou is the go-to person to discover Morocco and appreciate its culture even more. And perhaps... learning how to be loved in return by this land...

Eating is a real pleasure; savouring Mariam's Moroccan cuisine at home is just magical. Because our chef's world is filled with aromas, spices, colours, and sweetness. And lighter dishes too. Meals featuring specialities that only Morocco and Mariam prepare to perfection. Fresh and local produce, too, which Mariam purchases early in the morning. The couscous, tagines, and Moroccan pastries are, as you'd expect, all homemade. Just like the multitude of other delicacies that, thanks to our chef, can be enjoyed, on request, noon or evening, on the patio, under a pergola, or in the dining room.

Being committed to the land that welcomes us – in this case, Morocco – and to those who inhabit it is an obvious choice for us. For some, sustainable tourism means social commitment, or an ecological or marketing strategy. We prefer to talk about human commitment. For some, sustainable tourism refers to a marketing strategy. For others, it is a matter of social and ecological commitment. We prefer just to talk about human commitment.