Morocco is a diverse country with landscapes ranging from the arid Sahara desert to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. From where the country meets the Atlantic Ocean, to the most southerly point, Morocco's landscape is stunning throughout with everything from vast plains to deep gorges. Along with the unique landscape comes a diverse climate with extreme cold on its mountains and high areas, yet temperate warm weather in the resort and coastal areas, perfect for luxury holidays. Morocco is the ideal location for a luxury boutique escape:
Marrakech
Marrakech is a stunning city with its terracotta buildings set against a striking background of the snow tipped Atlas Mountains. It is a maze of culture with beautiful gardens and intricate palaces dotted around with the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque as a centre piece.
Marrakech is famous for its souks and bargain-hunters will be in awe of the selection of stalls offering everything from carpets to ornate carvings. Once night falls, the Djemaa el Fna marketplace in the ancient part of the city known as Medina becomes a carnival of fire, acrobats, snake charmers and traditional food. You can even stay in and around this area in traditionally restored town houses known as riads that are tucked away in the maze of narrow streets.
In contrast to the cultural diversity and winding, narrow, ancient labyrinth of Medina, is Marrakech's new city. Here you'll find continental boulevards, a wide selection of designer boutiques and a culture like any other cosmopolitan city. Marrakech is the ideal base from which to explore or the perfect place to start a holiday in Morocco.
Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains provide the perfect place to relax after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, offering the option of further exploration or total relaxation. The Kasbah Tamadot high in the foothills of the mountains near Asni is the ideal place for both. It was discovered by Sir Richard Branson who was so captivated by it that he transformed it into a luxurious boutique residence.
The Kasbah
Tamadot offers a location that provides a great base to explore the natural surroundings, wildlife and landscape and take in the culture of the surrounding villages and Berber people that inhabit the mountains. The serenity and silence of the mountains coupled with the luxury retreats available to stay in also makes for total relaxation.
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