AnaYela is a member of Design Hotels. AnaYela is a tranquil and romantic oasis for all senses, set in the heart of Marrakech's Medina - the ancient, spiritual part of Marrakech. This small 200 year old city palace was lovingly restored by German entrepreneur Bernd Kolb to become a place of inspiration; a place designed to soothe the senses, where you can relax and forget your daily routines, where you are subtly stimulated by the colors, the music, the food and the fragrances. Local artisans helped to restore this extraordinary palace to its former glory following age-old traditional Moroccan craftsmanship for which Marrakech is famous for throughout the world. Every piece of furniture, every lamp, even the flatware was individually designed by Bernd Kolb and Yannick Hervy and produced by Moroccan artisans. The name AnaYela translates as