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 [...]

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On site yesterday the temperature was well up in the high 30′s, but inside the villas it was reassuringly cool. We have a final decision on the colour and style of the outside render. Anwar was over from the UK and on site with me, so to be honest I’m glad he could see the [...]

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On site on Saturday morning were myself, Philippe, Said, Sherif (the contractor) and the ironmonger who will be making the external window and door frames. The patio doors in the salon (and the bedrooms) are floor to ceiling and provide an unrestricted view of the surrounding mountains. The ironwork is forged by hand and it [...]

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