One of the four biggest riads in Marrakech, Morocco, this riad was once the residence of the Riyad Charai family and the property of the Private Secretary to the famous Pasha Glaoui. Hidden behind a weather-beaten door in the narrow streets of Bab Tharhzout quarter, this lovely riad boasts a larger than average floor area, […]
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Extravagant retreat of opulence in Marrakech
Palais Namaskar is a luxury hotel & spa in Marrakech, Morocco. The retreat is a harmony of timeless elegance and extravagant personal space with exceptional views of mountains, lakes and scented gardens. The decor is a vibrant combination of Eastern-inspired architecture infusing Feng Shui principles with contemporary interior design. The hotel hosts a total of […]
Charming and exotic retreat in Morocco
Today we bring you to Morocco, where we discovered this gorgeous luxury retreat called “The Kasbah Bab Ourika.” Perched majestically on a hilltop at the tip of the Ourika Valley, Bab Ourika affords the most magnificent 360 degree views over the valleys river, green fields and on to the imposing snow-capped mountains. With Berber villages […]
Beautiful luxury Moroccan getaway
A purposeful sense of mystery surrounds this walled retreat in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Kasbah Tamadot only reveals itself to the lucky few passing through its heavy wooden doors. Golden hues amplify the fragrance of flowers and fresh herbs hanging in the air around the 24 bedrooms and suites of Sir Richard Branson’s Kasbah […]
Impressive country house in Morocco
Today we take you on a trip to Essaouira on the Moroccan coast, to this very unique two-storey country house that has been completely refurbished, aptly named “Sidi Kauki”. This spacious modern home is a traditional style ‘Dar’, nestled just steps from Sidi Kaouk’s long sandy beach. The home features traditional Moroccan furnishings and fabrics, […]
A restored luxury retreat in Marrakech
Sophisticated, eclectic, subtle and beautiful are just some of the word’s best used to describe the Riad Enija, a boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco. According to the owner, Riad Enija is “a Moroccan name, but my version is from Greek mythology, it means Ying and Yang. Riad Enija is also in honor of my daughter. […]
Exotic 18th century Moroccan getaway
Almost 10 years ago, Londoners Emma Wilson and Graham Carter moved to Essaouira, Morocco. Owners of a shop that sold “quirky furniture, they shut it down and loaded up a red transit van they bought for the haul to their new home. They bought this 18th-century house, spent two years fixing it up and after […]
Moroccan dwelling gets a whimsical revival
Taking up residence in part of a mosque complex, this 18th-century house in Marrakech, Morocco belongs to two expats from Los Angeles, Caitlin (a former public relations executive) and Samuel Dowe-Sandes (filmmaker). Dar Noury (dar means house in Arabic, while Noury is the surname of a former owner), is a traditional courtyard house that can […]