(Near Marrakech)
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From its commanding hilltop position the Kasbah Agafay is a dramatic tribute to Morocco's architectural heritage. This prestigious, luxury hotel near Marrakech opened in December 2000 following an intensive three-year restoration programme.
Once a derelict 150-year old hilltop fort owned by a local holy man, the Kasbah Agafay has been transformed into a striking landmark by its visionary owner and international interior designer, Abel Damoussi, with the help of Moroccan architecture specialist Quintin Willbaux. Together, they painstakingly restored the traditional Berber mud fort to its former glory. Enhanced by stunning 360° panoramic views over olives groves, desert hills and the snow-capped Altas Mountains, the Kasbah Agafay is a stunning and exclusive retreat where individual, but unobtrusive service and attention to detail are paramount.
Accommodation
Within its massive ramparts, 13 stylish, individually-designed and spacious suites feature open fireplaces and central heating, and are decorated with a selective blend of traditional hand-crafted items with a contemporary twist. You'll also find huge, wonderfully-comfortable beds, mosaic en-suite bathrooms and antique doors opening onto one of five Riad-style courtyards complete with a tinkling, rose petal-filled fountain.
Accommodation is provided on a bed and breakfast basis, but the Kasbah' s kitchen also offers Moroccan, Berber and international-style lunch and dinner menus. Meals can be taken wherever guests choose within the grounds, from the terraced ramparts to the poolside terrace.
Traditional Berber Caidal Tents:
Facilities:
Other facilities include a large mosaic-tiled swimming pool, a flood-lit tennis court, terraced gardens, a traditional hammam (Turkish bath house) and a meditation cave. It's also possible to spend a night in a traditional Berber tent sumptuously furnished with traditional Moroccan antiques and textiles, and an en-suite bathroom.
Daytime excursions include guided tours of Marrakech's famous palaces and the souk, camel and horse treks in the desert and the Altas Mountains, visits to local Berber villages to learn about traditional cooking, music and culture. In the evenings, it's possible to enjoy a special candlelit supper in a Berber tent amidst desert palm groves.
Transfer Time from Airport:
20 minutes (private transfer)
Holiday Prices
- please call or email for a full quote - all our holidays are tailor-made.
Tel: (+ 44) 01989 730 552 (UK)