Kasbah Tamadot - Sir Richard Branson'S Moroccan Retreat, Asni
About the Hotel
Rooms and Riads
Kasbah Tamadot, 50 km from Menara, has 42 rooms, riads, tents and suites. Accommodations include unique decorations with traditional Moroccan furnishings and antiques. Rooms offer views of the courtyard, garden, pool, or Atlas Mountains. Deluxe Rooms include a balcony or terrace. Suites feature sitting areas; some accommodate an extra child. Riads feature three bedrooms, a private pool, and a rooftop terrace. Berber Tents have a king-size bed, terrace, outdoor dining area, and optional outdoor hot tub.
Dining Experiences
Guests can savor Moroccan, African, and international dishes at the Kanoun Restaurant, which features a terrace overlooking the rust-colored valley. The hotel sources seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the on-site garden. The Asayss restaurant offers a unique dining atmosphere with Moroccan and international cuisines. A traditional Berber lunch is served on the highest roof terrace of the village. The hotel offers à la carte menus and themed evenings with buffet-style traditional and international dishes. Pre-dinner drinks and canapés are available, followed by dinner with paired wines and live music.
Leisure and Activities
Guests can access the stunning outside infinity pool and two floodlit tennis courts. Spa treatments based on Berber rituals are available. Activities include open-air cinema nights with Moroccan-inspired films. Cooking lessons teach guests how to make popular dishes. Excursions include visits to the village of Ouirgane for mint tea, Berber family visits, and treks through the High Atlas Mountains. Guests can experience the bustling souks marketplace. The property includes a library with books, a TV, DVD player, and a log fireplace.
Location and Access
Kasbah Tamadot is an hour's drive from Marrakech, near Asni, a Berber village in the Atlas Mountains. The hotel provides access to the village of Moulay Brahim, a local pilgrimage town. Guests can visit the woodwork and weaving centers in Tansghart and Tamgounssi. The hotel is on the Oukaïmeden route above the Tamadant Valley. Excursions include drives along the Tizi n'Test Pass and visits to the Kik Plateau and Takerkoust Reservoir.
Services and Amenities
The hotel provides teachers and materials for high-quality, marketable items, creating income for young people. Young women train to create woven fabrics. Guests can visit the Eve Branson Foundation to see traditional techniques in action. The team offers pre-dinner drinks, canapés, and gala dinners with wines and entertainment. Kasbah Kids Club is available for children aged 4 to 12, offering activities like bracelet making, pottery painting, and gardening. The hotel is committed to recycling, energy saving, and waste disposal.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor