Km 27 Route de l'Ourika, Dara AL Jaouad - Douar Chaaba, Marrakech, Morocco | (888) 708-2081
Secluded kasbah-style
property set in striking walled estate
Pretty and
well-tended gardens with roaming peacocks
Stunning views of
nearby Atlas Mountains
Colorful,
traditionally styled rooms with spacious bathrooms
On-site spa with
hammam and massage treatments
Pretty outdoor pool with lounge chairs
Free shuttle
service into Marrakech
Very remote
location (pro for some)
No Wi-Fi in rooms
The 18-room Kasbah
Caracalla is a mid-range, Moroccan fortress-style property set in a walled
garden in a remote location. Marrakech's medina is a good 40-minute drive away (free shuttle service is available), but the property offers fine scenery, a relaxing outdoor pool, and proximity to Toubkal National Park. Views of the Atlas Mountains are indeed impressive and are
visible from most parts of the property (on a clear day). Rooms are clean, colorful, and full of Moroccan character, though in-room amenities are a bit sparse -- there is no Wi-Fi available. Those also hoping to stay in the heart of the medina after visiting the Atlas Mountains might consider the similarly priced Riad les Orangers d'Alilia Marrakech.
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Scene
Mid-range hotel set in a kasbah fortress-type building with walled gardens and striking mountain views
Although built in 2007, from its formidable looking entrance to its
fortress-like architecture, the Kasbah Caracalla looks every inch an authentic 19th-century Arabian citadel. Once inside, the scene is much more refined though no
less traditional, where new arrivals sip mint tea surrounded by Moroccan lamps, heavy
drapery, and intricate wrought ironwork detailing. The hotel is set in a three-hectare
estate comprising of well-tended, flower-filled gardens dotted with olive
groves and orange trees -- the silence only occasionally broken by the caw of
one of its resident peacocks. The superlative views beyond
the property's earthen walls of the snow-topped Atlas Mountains are the main event. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, relaxing, and a touch romantic.
Location
Remote and peaceful setting a 40-minute drive south of Marrakech's medina
The Kasbah Caracalla stands
at the end of a mile-long dirt track set in the Moroccan countryside about a 40-minute drive south of the medina. The hotel does run a free daily shuttle service to and
from Marrakech, though it tends to return before
dark. It takes about the same amount of time to Menara Airport though a fee is charged for
airport transfers. The position is convenient, however, for tours to Atlas Mountain
and around the Ourika Valley, which can be organized through the hotel.
Rooms
Colorful, traditionally styled rooms -- though no Wi-Fi
The hotel has eight
rooms and 10 suites in all, each one individually styled with traditional
Moroccan decor, colorful and patterned fabrics, and carved wood
furnishings. Besides air-conditioning
and flat-screen TVs, in-room amenities are fairly limited, with Wi-Fi only
available in the hotel lobby. Bathrooms are spacious and appealing, however, decorated with
traditional _bejmat _tiling and have
large walk-in rain-fall showers. The property also has three apartments each
with two bedrooms, bathrooms, and lounge.
Features
Breakfast overlooking the swimming pool with mountain backdrop
A large outdoor
courtyard overlooks the hotel's decent-size swimming pool, which is surrounded
by comfy sun loungers and the stunning mountain views in the distance (in clear
weather). Breakfast is served overlooking the pool, as are evening aperitifs
while the Douirya restaurant serves a menu of Moroccan and international food. Guests
can also dine on the panoramic roof terrace, the Bab Atlas, though with only
one restaurant and nothing nearby the menu can quickly get too familiar. The
hotel also has a simple hammam and a range of massage treatments with locally sourced
products. There is no Wi-Fi available in the rooms; guests can connect in the hotel lobby.
