Kasbah Tamadot reopens after a year post-earthquake restoration

MOROCCO — Kasbah Tamadot, Sir Richard Branson’s Moroccan retreat in the High Atlas Mountains, has officially reopened after a year-long restoration.  

The hotel, which forms part of Virgin Limited Edition’s exclusive collection of luxury properties, has been partially closed for the past year while it was rebuilt following the devastating earthquake that occurred in the region. 

Famed for its incredible Berber hospitality, with 100% of its staff Moroccan, the hotel re-opens with the main building fully restored, a brand-new second restaurant named Asayss and six brand-new unique and stunning Riads.

Each is built on a beautiful new landscaped open space with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains – increasing the size of the original property from 28 to 42 rooms.

“It was devastating to see the earthquake’s impact 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,” Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, commented.

The striking, newly designed three-bedroom Riads sleep up to 10 guests, with each bedroom featuring its own private bathroom, lounge area, and terrace. 

The unique addition of a showstopping Rooftop Tented Suite, featuring a hot tub on the spacious roof terrace, creates a spectacular and modern take on a traditional Riad rooftop. 

Each Riad will also provide guests with its own private pool area, with all the luxuries and renowned Berber hospitality of the main hotel equally available on its doorstep. 

Individually decorated in traditional Moroccan style, the interiors feature soft furnishings hand-made by artisans from the local Berber community supported by The Eve Branson Foundation. 

The Riad rooms and suites are available for booking both individually and collectively.  Booking an entire Riad for exclusive use will make a welcome addition for families or groups looking for privacy, with all the benefits of staying at one of Morocco’s most authentic hotels in the High Atlas Mountains.

The new Riads will add a further room type to Kasbah Tamadot’s impressive accommodation, which is renowned for its iconic and luxury Berber Tents. Each tent has its own private terrace with space for outdoor dining, and some feature private hot tubs. 

The main infinity pool area remains one of the hotel’s most striking features, surrounded by 360-degree views of the High Atlas Mountains. 

Guests can make the most of the local spa treatments, including a traditional Hammam, authentic Moroccan cooking lessons, and guided hiking and cycling in the surrounding Atlas Mountains.

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