Les Cigognes is a former 17th-century merchant’s townhouse, renovated into a stylish boutique guesthouse. An elegant courtyard, subtle public spaces and hip rooms all present exquisite takes on Moorish architectural and decorative traditions and a wonderful roof terrace provides the icing on the cake.
Telephone: +212 (0) 24 38 27 40
Price: from EUR 150
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Situated a baboush-throw away from the Badii Palace, Les Cigognes is a former 17th-century merchant’s townhouse that has been renovated (with the help of star architect Charles Boccara) into a stylish boutique guesthouse. An elegant courtyard (featuring the obligatory citrus trees and gurgling fountain) is the centrepiece, symbolizing a peaceful ambience that’s immediately apparent upon entering.
Around the central courtyard there are subtle public spaces (dining room, library, salon), but the real hipness hangs out in the rooms. There are 11 of them – seven suites, a ‘grande chambre’ and a ‘chambre luxe’ – all with their own take on Moorish architectural and decorative traditions, and all with en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower facilities.
Six of the suites have been recently added in an adjoining house, together with two more sitting areas, a handicrafts boutique, a hammam, a small kitchen and a planted courtyard. A wonderful roof terrace is overlooked by the eponymous storks, and staff are friendly and helpful.
