Housed in a 300-year-old palace, the hotel is named for a former occupant, a girl named Yela who left behind an intimate journal in one of its secret rooms. The hotel name translates literally to I Am Yela, and everything in it references the life and times of its past dweller. One of Morocco's most renowned calligraphers even hammered the girl's story in silver onto the vast doors scattered throughout the premises so that guests can stroll through the house and read them like pages in a storybook. As in all urban Moroccan homes, the heart of the AnaYela is a roofless inner courtyard that acts as a veritable open-air living room complete with heated swimming pool. Up above is the hotel's terrace roof bar featuring an authentic nomad tent from the Sahara and an open fire for barbecuing. A small terrace tower known as the Flying Carpet is one of the highest points in the Medina, a romantic spot where Yela once met her lover and where now guests can enjoy stunning views of Marrakech below and the Atlas Mountains beyond. ## Location Very authentic neighbourhood in the medina of Marrakech, only 10 minute walk from the souks, and 20 minute to airport. Located in the heart of the Medina, or historic city, of Marrakech, the AnaYela is surrounded on all sides by the bustling souks, cafes and nightclubs of the lively Red City. ## Distance 2 kms to city centre 10 kms to the nearest airport (menara international airport) ## Rooms 3 double rooms and 2 suites. Each room is individually decorated, and the suites come with brick-built baths for two. Services range from in-room massage to on-site henna painting, and facilities include a restaurant serving traditional Moroccan cuisine, 24-hour snack bar, multiple lounge areas and several conference spaces, including an open-air cinema and two salons. ## Restaurant Exquisite traditional Moroccan cuisine. 24-hour snacks. Lounge areas. Roof top bar. Roof terrasse for cocktails / dinners for parties up to 80 people.