Between the peaks of the High Atlas and the gateway to the South Moroccan desert, Ouarzazate paves the way to luxurious oases. Situated in the region of the thousand Kasbahs, the Skoura palm grove is a refreshing stop, a true labyrinth of luscious gardens. In the shade of the hundred-year-old palm trees, hides a dream house which lives according to tradition: almond trees in bloom, festival of roses, date and olive harvests. From there, set off in search of the Dadès and Draa valleys, in a chauffeur-driven 4x4, on the back of a donkey or by camel. Or make the most of the house with its pool, steam room and pleasant strolls. You can sleep amongst the sand dunes in a 1,001-star camp.
Everywhere the whispering water sings to you of the gentleness of this location where an irrigation system supports the herbe gardens and orchards, including fig and olive trees as well as extensive palm groves. Nestling in the Palmeraie of Marrakech, this Moorish palace is a perfumed paradise in which to enjoy service utterly dedicated to fulfilling your every wish. Stay in a harim, a small private apartment with its own terrace and exclusive garden. The architecture and décor designed by Nicole and Patrick Levillair are truly splendid. Everyday, a different breakfast and cuisine featuring vegetables from the hotel’s own herb garden that are served wherever you wish to partake of them. The hammam and its massages offer you absolute relaxation. The cigar cellar and smoking lounge, the billiard room, the gardens and the swimming pool invite you to immerse yourself in this Moroccan dream.
Véronique and Pascal Beherec have borrowed the very best of Moroccan craftsmanship to decorate the interiors of this palace full of gorgeous transparent fabrics, sofas and pillowcases embroidered with gold thread. The moment you set down your bags here you know you are in for a real treat. A big garden and patios full of plants, a health facilities and beauty salon, a restaurant that blends French, Mediterranean and Moroccan influences, a cigar cellar, two swimming pools, one on the roof overlooking the Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas mountains, a bar open all day so that you can sip mint tea and nibble at Moroccan sweetmeats at your leisure… What more could you wish for?
Abandoned for almost 30 years, this former palatial residence has now become, thanks to the admirable refurbishment and redecoration, the chicest hotel in Essaouira. A palace of splendours and customised craftsmanship, from the seams on the cushions down to the brewing of tea, everything has been carefully thought through to offer you the very best of Morocco. The colonial elegance of the suites comes in various styles: African, Oriental, English or Portuguese. The spa offers sophisticated treatments ranging from black soap exfoliation, argan oil massages, rasul wraps (a natural clay), and a very intimate hammam. The roof-top pool overlooks the town and the ramparts where Orson Wells filmed Othello. The lounges offer you the choice among a cinema, French or American billiards, a timeless library and bar evocative of “Return from Africa” and cuisine that is a reflection of the entirety: authentic.
