The South , Morocco
NEED TO KNOW
- Dar Ahlam stands in the region of the thousand Kasbahs between the peaks of the High Atlas and the gateway to the South Moroccan desert, surrounded by lush gardens
- All rooms and villas are spacious, with air-conditioning, fireplaces, roomy bathrooms and views of the Atlas Mountains
- Inspired Moroccan cuisine is served in a cosy corner of the kasbah or on a secret terrace
- The spa offers treatments ranging from Thai massages to Moroccan mud scrubs
- Dar Ahlam has an outdoor swimming pool, whilst the villas have their own private pools
- The property is on a full board basis so all meals, drinks, excursions and cooking classes are included
THE HOTEL
If the setting for this Kasbah, between the drama of the Atlas Mountains and the emptiness of the Sahara is not astonishing enough, then the building itself surely is. In the style of a traditional Kasbah, it is genuinely jaw-dropping. The brainchild of a Parisian party planner it is an intimate and hugely luxurious retreat behind bright ochre walls.
The suites and villas are fabulous. All have been decorated individually, using antiques and silk curtains to add splashes of colour and personality. The three villas are arranged around a central patio, each with a terrace, a fireplace and a private heated pool.
Once part of a medieval sultan's private hunting ground in the Skoura Oasis, this towering rust-red fortress surrounded by a palm grove really is a 'House of Dreams', as its name translates.
Facilities and activities include a Hammam and solarium, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, quad-biking, buggy, camel and mule rides, and hiking.
With no precise check out time the entire experience is tailored to your needs.
Morocco is warm and sunny year round. The best time to visit is mid-February to June and September to December. Coastal Morocco is cooled by sea breezes. The peaks of the Atlas Mountains are snow-capped for most of the year.
Marrakech (BA, British Midland, Royal Air Maroc, Easyjet); Agadir & Fes (Royal Air Maroc); Casablanca (British Midland, Royal Air Maroc)
3 hrs 15 mins - 4 hrs 20 mins
GMT
Not required for UK passport holders
No mandatory vaccinations required