Alkhayma Medina
Location: Marrakech | Total surface area: 450 m² (3 levels of 150 m²)
A hybrid concept between hospitality and gastronomy
With the Alkhayma Medina project, Life Smart Home has imagined a unique space, combining commercial function, hospitality and bespoke architecture, right in the heart of Marrakech's medina. The three-storey building has been completely redesigned to create a welcoming, cost-effective and technically sound space.
A hybrid concept between hospitality and gastronomy
Initially intended as a simple restaurant, this property was transformed into a multifunctional project thanks to our strategic support:
First floor: restaurant overlooking central patio
Second floor: guest house with 5 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, and an elegant communal lounge.
Basement: professional catering laboratory, fitted out to hygiene standards
Mezzanine (half 150 m²): housing an office and a quiet prayer room, creating additional functional space
This hybrid concept has enabled us to optimize the available surface area and diversify revenues, by targeting several customer segments (tourism, catering, long or short-stay accommodation).
Advanced techniques & regulatory challenges
The project involved complete demolition of the interior, structural reinforcement of the walls, and reconstruction of the slabs on all three levels. The major challenge was to obtain the necessary permits to operate both a guest house and a restaurant in the same building.
To achieve this, we integrated a central patio visible from the first floor, guaranteeing abundant natural light and meeting the regulatory requirements of a tourist accommodation establishment.
In-depth work on the subsoil
The creation of the basement required specific damp-proofing and waterproofing work. A complete waterproofing membrane was installed to ensure lasting protection of the walls. Anti-humidity solutions were implemented to preserve the healthiness of the space, essential for food use.
A place designed down to the last detail
From design to furnishings, every space has been designed to ensure functionality, fluidity and comfort. Vertical and horizontal circulation were optimized, as were the decorative choices, which blend modernity and local spirit. The result: a perfectly operational hybrid space, adapted to efficient business operations and an exceptional customer experience.
Alkhayma Medina is a perfect illustration of Life Smart Home's know-how: transforming a rough structure into a complete, intelligent, aesthetic and profitable place to live, where every square meter is designed to perform.
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