Kasbah Tamadot: a Moroccan retreat

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on August 10th, 2010 · Leave a comment

Tucked into the crook of the Imlil valley near Asni, is Richard Branson’s Moroccan Retreat; Kasbah Tamadot. It is only 20 minutes drive from L’Amandier Villas, which makes it a very handy spot to have lunch, coffee, or cocktails on the terrace. It is certainly the most luxurious hotel in the vicinity of Ouirgane and [...]

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A Berber Farm: the concept

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 31st, 2010 · Leave a comment

The overall design of the communal gardens at L’Amandier Villas in Morocco, have taken shape. Our wonderful sustainable landscaper, Heloise Chandless, has created our final concept; the Berber Farm. She also came up with two other excellent designs, but this was the winner. It fits completely within our criteria to respect the local environment, geography [...]

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Site visit: the boys arrive for a July update

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 27th, 2010 · Leave a comment

Anwar, Riaz and Nick all came for a visit this month, for a general progress inspection and a team catch up. Riaz proclaimed this was the greatest change he had seen between site visits. Obviously more buildings are sprouting up, but I think the green of the gardens makes a big difference. We are moving [...]

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