The bad news continues for the city's historic monuments. Just a few days ago, we reported the partial destruction of the iconic Ciné Théâtre Palace, which sparked anger and confusion among many Marrakech residents. Today, another real estate project targets a historic building, none other than the unique Villa Bel Air.
How could one miss it while crossing Hassan II Avenue? This 1930s house, which resembled a Swiss chalet, piqued the curiosity of tourists and locals alike with its architecture standing out among the surrounding buildings. With its four-sided tiled roof, attic, and wooden galleries, the villa revealed its charms despite the lush garden surrounding it.
Today, this timeless gem is stripped of its green roof, and its door stands wide open, not to welcome visitors, but to let in workers who erase a piece of its history with every hammer blow.
