Artful Escapes: Jnane Rumi

Guests can unwind while browsing the estate's collection of contemporary works or in the marble-clad hammam

Luxurious swimming pool surrounded by lush green garden with palm trees and two lounge chairs under a straw umbrella
Jnane Rumi. Photo: David Dumon

Art flows through every inch of the newly opened Jnane Rumi, just a five-minute drive from the heart of Marrakech’s medina. Found throughout the main house (originally designed by famous Tunisian architect Charles Boccara), three garden pavilions, and seven suites, it also swathes the walls as frescoes by Italian painter Roberto Ruspoli, hangs as hand-appliquéd tapestries by Louis Barthélemy, and covers the ceilings as hand-painted decorative zouak and alfarje.

Guests can browse the estate’s collection of contemporary works by talents with ties to North Africa, unwind in the marble-clad hammam, and dine on inventive Moroccan-meets- modern-French dishes developed by Dutch chef Karin Gaasterland.

Dining room with wicker chairs, a red display wall filled with sculptures, large chandelier, and a table with fruit centerpiece.
The dining room at Jnane Rumi. Photo: David Dumon
Luxury villa with a reflection in a calm pool, surrounded by tall palm trees and lush greenery on a sunny day.
Pool area. Photo: David Dumon
Cozy bedroom with green walls, mosaic tile floor, bed, sofa, large windows, and decorative wooden wall panel.
Guest suite. Photo: David Dumon
Cozy dining area with wicker chairs, a white tablecloth, lit fireplace, and wall art of two figures in a bright room.
Dining area. Photo: David Dumon
Colorful Moroccan-inspired living room with patterned furniture, wooden tables, and ornate ceiling lamp.
Colorful interiors. Photo: David Dumon


A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Summer Issue in the section “Artful Escapes.” Subscribe to the magazine.