kasbah tamadot hotel, marrakech, morocco

Kasbah Tamadot is a magical walled house set on the side of the rolling hills of the High Atlas Mountains. It overlooks the valley down to a river below and in the distance there are the snow-capped mountains. The refurbishment of the building has been extensive, though the character and charm of the original complex of spaces has been retained and enhanced. Our design concept has been to marry traditional Moroccan colours, textures and patterns with a more contemporary treatment to the interior architecture. The contrast between old and new, bright colours and muted, craft and technology provide a counterpoint that singles out the Kasbah as being unique

The Kasbah is a complicated plan of staircases, courtyards, rooms and gardens. On the entrance level are three bedrooms, two internal courtyards, the spa and access to the outside pool and the studio. Our design for the infinity edge swimming pool creates a stunning vista within the garden and allows guests to enjoy extraordinary views. A main stair leads up to a painted courtyard around a deep blue reflecting pool. Opening from here are a series of bedrooms, the salon and the restaurant with its stripy floor and enfilade balcony.

Each bedroom in the Kasbah is individual and has been designed according to its aspect and special antique features. The original design featured many artefacts that had been collected by the previous owner from all over Africa, the Far East and India. As a result there is a very eclectic series of elements including wooden ceilings, ancient chests, heavily carved cupboards and an assortment of every day bric-a-brac.