Sir Richard Branson has reopened Kasbah Tamadot, his luxurious Moroccan retreat in the High Atlas Mountains, after a year-long restoration following the earthquake that devastated the region.
The hotel, which sits at the top of a valley with views of Mount Toubkal, has been fully restored with the addition of a new second restaurant, Asayss, and six new riads – each with views of the Atlas Mountains.
The newly designed three-bedroom riads bring the number of rooms to 42 and sleep up to 10 guests, with the pièce de résistance being a rooftop tented suite with a hot tub.
Decorated in traditional Moroccan style, the interiors of the new riads have handmade soft furnishings by artisans from the local Berber community.
The property’s standout main infinity pool area remains as it was with 360-degree views of the High Atlas Mountains.
Guests can also make the most of the local spa treatments, including a traditional Hammam, as well as join authentic Moroccan cooking lessons, go on guided hikes or cycle in the Atlas Mountains.
Virgin Group founder, Sir Richard Branson says, “It was devastating to see the impact of the earthquake last year when I visited just days after.
“Even in the face of adversity, it was inspiring to see the hospitality and the warmth of the Berber people, even when many of them had lost family members and homes.
“We always said we would bring back Kasbah Tamadot better than ever and I’m incredibly thankful to all of the wonderful people that made that happen. Without their tremendous resilience, we wouldn’t be here today.”
Following the earthquake, Kasbah Tamadot’s team and Berber communities came together to support relief efforts alongside the hotel’s charitable association, The Eve Branson Foundation, raising almost AU$2 million in its Earthquake Emergency Relief Fund.
Kasbah Tamadot General Manager, David Redouane Assabbab says, “I know I speak on behalf of the whole team to say how incredibly delighted we are to be re-opening the Kasbah in full and welcoming back past, present and future guests.
“We are so thankful for all the amazing guests that continued to support us and our communities over the past year and to those who kindly donated through the Eve Branson Foundation Earthquake Relief Fund, which has allowed the local communities to repair and rebuild.”
For more information, visit Kasbah Tamadot.
