Luxury & Culture in Morocco
Morocco is a country with diverse landscapes ranging from arid Sahara desert at the foothills of the Atlas. Where the country meets the Atlantic Ocean , at the furthest point south , the landscape of Morocco is beautiful throughout all the vast plains of deep gorges . With the unique landscape between a diverse climate with extreme cold in the mountains and high areas, but the warm temperate weather in the resort areas and coastal areas , perfect for a luxury holiday . Morocco is the perfect place for a getaway luxury boutique :
Marrakech
Marrakech is a beautiful city with its terracotta buildings placed on a striking background of the snow tipped mountains of the Atlas. It is a maze of culture with beautiful gardens and palace complexes that dot the Koutoubia mosque as a centerpiece.
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 . As night falls , the Djemaa el Fna market in the old 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 the town houses restored traditionally known as riads that are tucked away in the maze of narrow streets.
Contrary to cultural diversity and winding , narrow, ancient labyrinth of the medina is the new city of Marrakech. Here you will find continental boulevards , a wide selection of designer boutiques and a culture like any other cosmopolitan city. Marrakech is the ideal base for exploring or ideal place to start your holiday in Morocco.
Atlas
The Atlas Mountains are the ideal place to relax after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech , offering the possibility of further exploration or total relaxation. Kasbah Tamadot high in the foothills of the mountains near Asni is the ideal place for both. It was discovered by Sir Richard Branson was so captivated by what he transformed into a luxury residence and character.
Kasbah Tamadot enjoys a location that is an ideal base to explore the natural surroundings , wildlife and landscape and enjoy the culture of the surrounding villages and the Berbers who inhabit the mountains. The serenity and the silence of the mountains coupled with luxury retreats available to stay are also for total relaxation .
