This grand residence consisting of 20 rooms, each uniquely decorated and furnished with every modern comfort and luxury, has panoramic views over olive groves, desert hills and the Atlas Mountains, which are snow capped in winter. The location is far from the bustle of town life yet only a 20 minute drive from the centre of Marrakech.

The maze of courtyards and corridors are awash with exotic colours, scents and soothing sounds - the quality of the light here has inspired many painters and photographers - rich fabrics, hammered metals, pierced lanterns and window shutters.

Within the massive ramparts are 16 stylish, individually designed rooms and Suites, decorated with a blend of traditional handcrafted and contemporary materials with every modern comfort and luxury. The four suites come with beautiful bathrooms and they are arranged around Ryad-style courtyards with fountains.

In addition to the Kasbah's suites are four new luxury Caïdal tents, beautifully designed with private views, sculptured mosaic baths, four-poster beds, air conditioning and heating, where the beds are draped in antique textiles. They have magnificent sunset views over the olive groves.

Also set in the terraced gardens is a large mosaic tiled swimming pool, a floodlit tennis court, a traditional Hammam and a meditation cave. The Kasbah also boasts a newly appointed health spa offering a range of therapeutic and beauty treatments.

Dining

• There is an indoor restaurant in Dar Ouarda, but guests are free to choose where they wish to dine: in one of the numerous ryads, on the ramparts or outside terraces.
• International and traditional Moroccan cuisine is produced by local Moroccan chefs.

Facilities

• 24 hour on site security
• Air-conditioning and heating
• Bedside alarm clock
• Fax or PC plugs
• Spa
• Yoga Lessons
• Hammam (steam bath)
• Camel riding (on-site)
• Horse riding (nearby)
• Mountain bikes (on-site)
• Outdoor heated swimming pool (on-site)
• Tennis courts (on-site)
• Water skiing (nearby)
• Ballooning (nearby)
• Golf (nearby)
• Hiking (nearby)
• Quad biking (nearby)
• Mountain climbing (nearby)
• Squash (nearby)
• Desert trekking (nearby)