I left Marrakech in a taxi this morning, hoping to escape the 44 degree heat and found it was even hotter in the mountains – that is definitely unusual. But no choice; the l’Amandier site was due a visit. Despite the heat, work was continuing and even Said’s dad was wielding a hoe and clearing [...]
Entries on L'Amandier from July 2009
Site visit (22 July)
Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment so far
Categories: Construction and Progress · Design and Interiors · Uncategorized
Tags: · Atlas Mountains development, construction Morocco, Marocaine villas à la proximité de Marrakech, Moroccan villas, Morocco Ouirgane Valley
Prickly pears
Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 22nd, 2009 · Leave a comment
I couldn’t help but notice today the abundance of fruit hanging off the huge cacti that line much of the road to Ouirgane. This would explain the unusual looking fruit I’ve been seeing on sale in the Medina for the last couple of weeks and had not, as yet, tried. Well today seemed as good [...]
Categories: Ouirgane Valley · Our ramblings
Tags: · atlas mountain villas, Ouirgane Valley, ouirgane villas, prickly pear, Property for sale morocco atlas mountains
Getting the doors right…
Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 15th, 2009 · Leave a comment
One of the important visions for the L’Amandier villas is the sense of openness; with the interior of the villa flowing out to the external surroundings and view, whilst still retaining privacy. All the villas are situated around the edge of the plateau, with the terraces facing out towards the spectacular views; whether north or [...]
Categories: Construction and Progress · Design and Interiors · Uncategorized
Tags: · blacksmiths in Morocco, moroccan building, Moroccan villas, villa design


