Located 90 minutes outside of Marrakech in the Imlil village in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. The award-winning Kasbah Du Toubkal embodies sustainable tourism. Through its accommodation and variety of services. Also called the Berber Hospitality Centre after the name of the local indigenous community. Kasbah du Toubkal embraces management and staff, delivering the unspoiled charm of an ancient Moroccan culture that views the property as an extension of the home.
Forgoing modern hotel practices, Kasbah Du Toubkal provides an experiential lens into the over 4,000-year-old culture. Guests are treated as if they are entering a local Berber home. Through a variety of amenities and intangible. Including a mint tea greeting upon arrival, traditional Moroccan robes and slippers. Homemade yoghurts, juices, and rich local cuisine.
Kasbah Du Toubkal mountain retreat authentic Berber hospitality
Kasbah Du Toubkal donates 5% of their proceeds to the Village Association Programme. Which supports the local community. Through this business model, guests can take direct part in improving the conditions of residents and support the environment by simply making a reservation. This mission driven approach has earned the Hospitality Centre multiple awards in responsible and ecological tourism.
Kasbah Du Toubkal is located outside of the main road system in Toubkal National Park, the heart of ancient Moroccan Berber country. Set in the Imlil Village, within the High Atlas Mountains on Northern Africa’s highest peak. The Berber Hospitality Centre is approachable by foot or mule to provide guests with an arrival experience that is reflective of local customs.
Kasbah Du Toubkal mountain retreat authentic Berber hospitality
About Kasbah Du Toubkal
Kasbah Du Toubkal has won numerous hospitality and sustainability awards including National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World . The Knight Frank Award for outstanding excellence and innovation at the Condé Nast Johansens 2012 Awards for Excellence. The property is located 90 minutes outside of Marrakech in the Imlil village in the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
The Hotel is owned by the British company Discover Ltd, and is managed completely by the local Moroccan villagers of the Berber community. It features 14 rooms, and 3 family rooms including a private house. There is access to a garden, rooftop, and balconies with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
The Hospitality Centre offers day excursions to Marrakech, field study trips, community service and educational tours. A variety of trekking trips by foot and mule, yoga and tours around Morocco.
Kasbah Du Toubkal mountain retreat authentic Berber hospitality
Website: http://www.kasbahdutoubkal.com/home.html
Address: Kasbah du Toubkal, Imlil 40000, Morocco
Reservation Telephone: +33 549 050135 or UK 01883 744667
Kasbah Office Telephone: +212 (0) 524 485611
Email: [email protected]
