OVERVIEW \ luxury hotel with Rooms starting at $165
Kasbah Bab Ourika sits majestically on a hilltop in the Ourika Valley with spectacular 360 degree views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, traditional Berber villages and the lush river valley below. Guests can enjoy the vistas from a series of courtyards, terraces, gardens and swimming pools, or one of the 26 beautifully decorated rooms with its own terrace. This unique boutique hotel embodies the feeling of serenity and calm, yet it is only 45 minutes from the bustling center of Marrakech, and offers an abundance of excursions and treks to explore the stunning area. This truly is a memorable escape from the Western World.
NOTEWORTHY
The Kasbah is one of the most eco-friendly hotels in Morocco, being constructed primarily of rammed earth using the traditional Berber technique. The thick walls help insulate against the heat and the cold, and solar panels provide hot water for the under-floor heating.
The restaurant uses only the freshest organic ingredients from both its own garden and nearby markets, preparing a menu that is balanced with both European and Moroccan cuisine, changing daily to reflect what is in season.
There are 26 rooms, including Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Suites, Pool Suites and a 5 bedroom Garden Retreat, all beautifully decorated with locally sourced furnishings with private balconies or gardens.
Other amenities include spa, massage
LOCATION
Kasbah Bab Ouirka is a 45 minute drive to Marrakech and the International Menara Airport.
RATES
Superior Room $165/$200, Deluxe Room $250/$285, Suite $330/$375, Deluxe Suite $440/$490, 2 BDRM Garden Deluxe Suite $990/$1090, 5 BDRM Private Villa Retreat with Private Pool $1650/$1980.
NEED TO KNOW
Kasbah Bab Ourika is an ideal year round destination as it is a perfect escape from the summer heat and winter months have bright blue sky days and colder evenings but enjoy the element of being warmed by cozy fireplaces.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD...
Surrounded by National Park, there is endless hiking and trekking and excursions offered, including trips to the Berber market, camel trekking, horseback riding, kayaking, mountain biking, and hot air balooning.
Conversely, if you feel like doing something more relaxing, there are many areas amid the rose-filled courtyards, luxuriant gardens and terraces by the pool to spend your days. Let us not forget the many spa and massage treatments!
CONTACT \ booking
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*images courtesy of Bab Ourika