What can I expect at Kasbah Tamadot?
This sprawling, walled complex is formed of calm courtyards, beckoning arches, landscaped gardens, and breathtaking views. From private, sunken jacuzzis to meandering hallways, the Kasbah serves up a much-needed palette-cleanser after the bustle and boisterousness of Marrakech, where many of our Moroccan journeys begin. The air is scented with mint, sweet dates, and sesame. It’s a kind of time-travel.
The architectural form of this gold-red ‘palace’ owes its roots to the one-time Berber kingdom of Mauretania, which dates back to 110 BCE. At that time, earth and mud brick were used to create internally cool and externally defensive buildings, such as those seen at the city of Aït Benhaddou: an ighrem (or fortified village) located along a former caravan route of the Sahara. Kasbah Tamadot takes these styles and dials them up to 11, with sumptuous decorations, rich carpets, and opulent furnishings. It is both functional and unbelievably eye-catching.
Let us take you into the Atlas Mountains
Our bells-and-whistles Morocco itinerary has the Kasbah as its conclusion. First, however, you’ll wind up the Mountains by 4×4; stopping at Imlil – a small and bucolic place – for a trek into a Berber village, where you’ll enjoy lunch with the locals and learn more about Moroccan mountain life and the foundations of Berber culture.
Many also know this place as a stopping-off-point for the ascent up Jebel Toubkal; North Africa’s tallest mountain. Come spring, the foothills and ravines are thick with flowers and greenery, the sky clear and endless. The peak itself is considered ultra prominent, and can even be seen from Marrakech itself. If you’re keen to climb this black-and-white behemoth (it’s of moderate difficulty), then our Travel Experts are on hand to offer advice and to plan your adventure. Drop them a line today.
