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Kasbah Bab Ourika
"Nominated on top one hundred hotels of the world..."
Kasbah Bab Ourika
The Kasbah Bab Ourika has a total of twenty one rooms and suites. In 2011, it was awarded the Fodders Top one hundred hotels of the World, which is an amazing achievement. Kasbah Bab Ourika is perched majestically on a hilltop at the apex of the Ourika Valley, guarding the gateway to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, and yet is less than 1 hour from Marrakech's International airport. With 360 degree panoramic views, this innovative new hotel receives warm sunlight all day, ending in spectacular sunsets, and from its unique eyrie-like position offers a birds eye view of the Atlas, traditional Berber villages and the lush river valley below.
The Kasbah has been constructed principally in rammed earth, the traditional Berber building technique. This method ensures environmentally sound insulation which takes away the need for energy intensive appliances such as airconditioning. The Kasbah's hot water supply is heated by solar panels and there is a programme established to generate its own electricity and to assist the community with projects funded by the hotel for the benefit of local schools and villages.
Guests can relax in individually decorated rooms with stunning terraces and views, or by the swimming pool in the Kasbah's magnificent hill top gardens. Eat bio fresh locally sourced food, take advantage of the nearby horticultural and Saffron farms, visit the large Monday Berber market at nearby Tnine Ourika, hike, trek, ski or ride in the scenic mountains, or drive 45 minutes to the heart of the vibrant Marrakech Medina to shop.
Bab Ourika offers the unique Moroccan experience, combining all the pleasures and conveniences of modern life with a truly relaxing and invigorating holiday in the Berber mountains.
Base prices are in €Euro: Sterling, USD and Moroccan dirham rates will vary by exchange rate.
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Please note: Local taxes of €2 - €3 per person per day are not included and are payable locally.
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Key features:
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Good sized swimmning pool
- Hammam available
- Internet available
- Large Kasbah with unrivalled views of the Atlas and the Ourika Valley
- Trekking
- Riding
- Suited for wedding ceremonies or other special celebrations
Eating at Kasbah Bab Ourika
In-House Dining
The food at Kasbah Bab Ourika reflects the image of the place: colourful, fresh and refined.
Most ingredients are grown in the Kasbah's own garden and the selection changes daily, offering guest the leisure of trying out different tastes everyday.
At an appoximate cost of £15/20 per per person, great thought has been put into selecting the best wines to fully enjoy a top quality culinary delight.
Sample Menu
ENTREES
Mediterranean fish soup, rustic crouton, saffron aiolli.
Warm, crispy goats cheese brick, mixed lettuces, red onion confit, red wine vinaigrette.
Three Moroccan salads, berber stone bread.
Roasted beetroot, rocket, feta, walnuts, mint, sherry vinaigrette.
MAINS
Slow cooked lamb, potato cake, ratatouille, salsa verde.
Salmon fish cake, stir fried spinach, lemon, caper butter sauce, crispy fennel salad.
Charcoal cooked beef tagine, vegetables, wild herbed cous cous.
Spicy lentil fritters, crispy, green beans, oven roasted tomatoes, minted yoghurt sauce.
DESSERTS
Bab Ourika flour less chocolate cake, mascarpone cream.
Frozen amaretto parfait, medjool dates, espresso syrup, amaretti cookie. Warm apple, quince tart, vanilla cream anglaise, quince ice cream.
Fresh strawberries, rose geranium syrup, peach sorbet
Features include:
- A generous breakfast is served every morning on the terrace
Kasbah Bab Ourika
Excursions
Amanda and her team are happy to arrange any sort of day trips by car, tailored to your needs. The most popular excursions around the Atlas Mountains include exploring the Ourika Valley, Setti Fadma waterfalls, the Tamadant Valley or even a ski session in Winter at the Oukaminen ski resort.
Exploring a Berber market
One truly authentic and memorable experience is to venture out the Kasbah on Mondays and mix in with the locals at the berber market of Tnine Ourika village.
Suggested Activities:
- Water rafting
- Caneoning
- Mountain Biking
- Hot Air Balloon Day with camel ride and visit to Berber Village
Kasbah Bab Ourika
"My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our stay at 'KBO'. The first thing that strikes you when you arrive is the amazing setting, with lots of beautifully tended grounds, lots of tucked away lounging spots, a lovely pool (big enough for proper swimming)etc. the service was also excellent; Amanda and her team made sure we were always well fed and watered at all times."
Kitch from the UK, July 2013
"Just stayed at the Kasbah Bab Ourika and I cannot say enough about this magical place. You'll just have to see the pictures I am posting to believe it. Though I knew the Atlas mountains were beautiful, this hotel and site exceeded my expectations. Absolutely lovely, the food is memorable and always delicious, the manager is beyond efficient, kind and charming. We entered our room with working fireplace and 2 (!) balconies to find it strewn with rose petals. Lovely amenities, HUGE bathroom with both bathtub and large shower, robes, artisan slippers. One of the loveliest rooms I've ever stayed in. Staff is so friendly and ready to help with anything you ask."
Memedia from USA, July 2013
"We were booked in for the last two nights of our holiday and wished we had arrived much sooner. Currently just about our favourite hotel anywhere - and we've been to over 50 countries. A kind and generous welcome, fantastic views, a placid atmosphere ... can't recommend it enough, or wait to go back!"
Janet from London, July 2013
Riad Location
Located only 35 minutes from Marrakech international airport perched on the edge of a valley with river running past and breathtaking views over the Moroccan High Atlas Mountains.
Kasbah Bab Ourika Rooms
Superior Room
Double or Twin Room.
The 4 Superior rooms at Kasbah Bab Ourika can be made up as either twin or double bedrooms. Each room offers a uniquely magnificent view of the surrounding Moroccan landscape: the two rooms located on the first floor offer superb views of the Ourika valley, and the two rooms located on the second floor share a terrace with equally stunning views. All rooms are fitted with a bright and spacious an en-suite shower room.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
Deluxe Room
Double or Twin Room.
All of our Deluxe rooms are on the first floor and can be made up as twin or double bedrooms. 4 of the rooms have either a balcony or terrace, and all have superb views of the surrounding Ourika Valley.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
Suite
Double or Twin Room.
Fitted with a private lounge area and a luxurious en-suite bathrooms complete with bathtub and shower, our Suites offer a private space of serenity and comfort. All of these rooms boast stunning views of the Moroccan landscape from either balconies or terraces.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
Deluxe Suite
Double Room, with 2 Extra Beds.
The spacious Deluxe suite offer a private lounge area with open fire for intimate privacy in the winter months. With 2 extra beds, the Deluxe Suite is often used by families. Each Suite comes with an en-suite bathroom, fitted with bathtub and shower and, and either a balcony or terrace, offering spectacular views of the valley.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
Deluxe Garden Room
Double or Twin Room.
All of our Deluxe rooms are on the first floor and can be made up as twin or double bedrooms. The Deluxe Garden room offers a spacious en-suite bathroom and amazing views out onto the Kasbah's magnificent hill top gardens.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
Garden Suite
Double or Twin Room.
With a large luxurious en-suite bathrooms, complete with bathtub and shower, and a cosy fire-side private lounge area, our Suites offer a private space of serenity and comfort. The Garden Suite also offers amazing views out onto the Kasbah's magnificent hill top gardens.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
Private Pool Suite
Double or Twin Room.
The Private Pool Suite offers a cosy sitting rooms with fireplaces, private terraces and a pool overlooking dramatic views of Mountains and the Ourika Valley. As always, the Suite also comes with a large en-suite large bathrooms with bath and shower.
Max occupancy: 2 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
2 Bedroomed Deluxe Garden Suite (family Suite)
Double Room, with 2 Extra Beds.
The Deluxe Garden Suite offers the height of luxury, comfort and relation. As the Suite is fitted with 2 bedrooms, it is often used by families and also great for friends. However, with a cosy sitting room featuring an open fireplace and a private terrace, it also remains a favourite for couples looking for a bit more space and intimacy. What is perhaps most special about Bab Ourika's Deluxe Garden Suite is that it opens up to kasbah’s rose gardens, olive trees and the dramatic Atlas mountains beyond.
Max occupancy: 4 guests
Room features: En-suite bathroom, WiFi internet access, safe for personal effects, complimentary bottle of water in rooms, towels and bathrobes.
Please note:
- The base rate price at Kasbah Bab Ourika is in pounds, euros, or Moroccan dirhams and exchange rates are approximate.
- All prices are based on two people sharing and include breakfast and tva (VAT).
- Most riads add local taxes which are generally about £2 per day per person, but vary from house to house
