Giving back to the community and the environment: PART 1

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on August 26th, 2010 · Leave a comment

From the concept stage of L’Amandier, we have been very clear in our aim to be sensitive to the local community and environment, and determined to give back in the most effective way possible. We cannot step away from the fact that we are building in a rural area, but where possible we have kept [...]

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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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