Morocco sits where Africa, Europe and the Middle East have been meeting for a thousand years, and Marrakech is where you feel it. The old city is unapologetically itself: loud, rugged, fragrant with charcoal and mint, grounded in the lives of the people who have moved in and out of its walls for centuries. You take it in from inside the Royal Mansour, in a riad of your own with a courtyard, a rooftop and a silence that starts the moment the door closes. By day, the medina with someone who knows it as home, the blue of Majorelle, the workshops where Moroccan design is being made now. By night, the square.
Then the road turns south. The air cools, the Atlas rises ahead of you, and within the hour the city is a rumour. Kasbah Tamadot sits above the Asni valley with the highest peaks in North Africa behind it, and for three nights the country tells you the same story more quietly: bread from a village oven, tea on a terrace, a walk between Berber villages, dinner as the valley goes dark. Six nights, two houses, a small group, and time built into every day on purpose.
As daylight fades, Jemaa el-Fnaa becomes a theatre of storytellers, musicians and open-air kitchens. Follow your local host through the evening crowds, where the scent of spices, the rhythm of drums and a thousand stories bring Marrakech to life.
Step through your private riad’s carved doorway into a world of exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship. Intricate mosaics, peaceful courtyards and sunlight filtering through traditional latticework. Every detail tells a story, and for a few days, this extraordinary place is yours.
Walk through the extraordinary garden that captured Yves Saint Laurent’s imagination. Electric-blue walls, towering palms and a thousand shades of green. Discover how one artist’s dream became another’s sanctuary, and why Marrakech has inspired generations of creative minds.
Enter the studios and workshops where Morocco’s creative traditions live on. Meet the artisans behind the craft, hear their stories and discover how generations of knowledge are woven into every rug, carved into wood and shaped by hand.
Leave Marrakech behind as the landscape transforms into vast mountain valleys and ancient villages. Arrive at Kasbah Tamadot, where the Atlas peaks rise beyond the terraces. The air feels different here, and the world suddenly seems wonderfully far away.
Share freshly baked bread and mint tea with the people of the Atlas Mountains. Meet local women preserving generations of craftsmanship and hear the stories behind their work. A simple human connection that gives this beautiful place a deeper meaning.
Gather around a beautifully laid table as the last light fades across the valley. The warmth of Moroccan hospitality, the flavours of the mountains and the pleasure of good company. An evening that lingers long after the stars appear.
Seven days of extraordinary encounters, living traditions and moments of discovery, with time to experience Morocco at your own pace.
Fast-track at Marrakech Menara and a private transfer to Royal Mansour, where your riad is waiting. Settle in on the rooftop. As the light goes, walk into Jamaa El Fnaa with your host and let the square do the rest.
Discover the Medina through the eyes of a local host, stepping beyond its bustling streets into hidden corners and centuries of history. Then, a world of colour at Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, before an atmospheric evening at Bo Zin.
Step inside the creative studios of Sidi Ghanem and meet the artisans whose hands bring Morocco’s traditions to life. Discover the stories woven into their work, before an afternoon of leisure at Royal Mansour.
The road leaves the palms behind and climbs for about an hour to Asni. Kasbah Tamadot sits above the valley with the High Atlas at its back. Lunch on the terrace, and nothing planned until dinner.
Beyond the mountain paths, discover the warmth of an Amazigh village. Fresh bread from a traditional oven, mint tea shared with local families and an encounter with the women whose craftsmanship and stories keep generations of heritage alive.
Awaken to the stillness of the Atlas Mountains. Explore the valleys with a local host, relax in a hammam or simply enjoy the views from Kasbah Tamadot. As evening falls, gather for a final dinner overlooking the mountains.
Breakfast with the mountain vista, then the drive down to Marrakech Menara for onward flights. We can add nights before or after.
If you want more of Morocco before or after the week, our travel designers will build it around you. We know the country and its people well, and the places worth the detour.
The dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga, a camp under more stars than you knew were there, and a silence that has weight.
The oldest imperial cities and their medinas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where scholars and craft passed down for generations.
Over the Atlas to a kasbah in the Skoura palm grove, on the edge of the desert. Meals turn up where you least expect them, and the walls keep secrets for you to find.
From trusted local hosts and extraordinary cultural encounters to two exceptional Moroccan retreats, every detail is considered, leaving you free to enjoy the experience.
Spring brings Marrakech to life with gentle sunshine, flourishing gardens and beautiful days for discovery. Beyond the city, the Atlas valleys turn green beneath mountain peaks that may still carry their winter snow.
Mild days, snow still on the high peaks, the Atlas at its greenest.
Marrakech runs hot. The mountains stay cooler, which is why Marrakchis head for them.
Warm afternoons, clear mountain light and cooler evenings as the landscape moves towards winter.
Crisp, bright days in the city, fires lit in the mountains.
From the exquisite craftsmanship and intimacy of a private riad at Royal Mansour to the mountain splendour of Kasbah Tamadot, discover two exceptional expressions of Moroccan hospitality, each with its own character, beauty and sense of place.
2027 departure hotel
A masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship, created as an intimate Medina of private riads. Behind each carved doorway lies a world of exquisite artistry, peaceful courtyards and rooftop terraces, with the exceptional hospitality of one of Morocco’s most celebrated palaces.
Perched above the Asni Valley, Richard Branson’s remarkable mountain retreat blends Moroccan craftsmanship with treasures collected from around the world. Terraced gardens, sweeping Atlas views and the warmth of local hospitality create an enchanting sanctuary in the mountains.
Dates and price for Morocco are being confirmed. Register your interest and you hear first.
Medina days are on foot at an easy pace. In the Atlas, walks between villages are guided and shaped to the group, and every one of them is optional.
Expect pleasant spring days in Marrakech, with cooler mornings and evenings. In the High Atlas, temperatures can drop considerably, and snow may still be visible on the peaks. Bring layers and a warm jacket for the mountains.
Fly into Marrakech Menara. Fast-track on arrival, then a private vehicle for the week. The drive to Kasbah Tamadot takes about an hour.
A small group of up to eight guests, hosted by Satopia throughout.
Yes. We can add nights before or after, in Fez and Meknes, the Sahara or at Dar Ahlam in the Skoura palm grove, and shape experiences around your interests.
Speak to us. Both properties welcome families and we can adjust the pace and the programme.
Register your interest for our intimate March 2027 departure, limited to eight guests. Our reservations team will personally guide you through availability, room options and the next steps to secure your place.
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