Marrakech
Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

An exotic time capsule of ancient streets and souks, blending Arab culture and French colonial heritage.
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This majestic and authentic Kasbah-style hotel is located on a remote hilltop in the Ourika Valley, overlooking a picturesque river and citrus and olive groves, surrounded by vistas of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Decorated in Moroccan crafts, it was built by local Berber artisans.
The 26 rooms are split between the original house, and a newer building set within the gardens, alongside a private villa.
The cuisine is a first-rate mix of Berber, Arabic and international dishes. Lovely walking and hiking of the area can be arranged with local, knowledgeable guides.
It’s an isolated property, 40 minutes from Marrakech, so a more suitable choice for second-time visitors and travellers looking for an authentic stay, and to get away from it all.
Situated in the centre of the Ourika Valley, this isolated property is surrounded by arid mountains, including the rugged, snow-covered Atlas range.
Down below in the valley are small Berber villages and farms where locals seem to miraculously grow fruit and vegetables from the red soil that is parched in summer, yet almost lush in spring when the water from the melting snow runs down the mountains, greening the countryside.
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