Caravan Agafay by Our Habitas
Marrakesh, Morocco
Vibe
Low electro beats drift from the sunset cocktail terrace while guests gather around open fire pits beneath towering Atlas Mountain peaks.
“Nomadic desert playground”
Handcrafted earthenware, Berber rugs, and raffia lighting frame solar-powered canvas lodges blending into the desert.
An emerald-tiled sunset bar and fire pit gatherings bring travelers together for acoustic music and cocktails.
Traditional Amazigh welcome ceremonies, local breadmaking workshops, and astronomer-led stargazing sessions connect guests to the landscape.
In the rocky Agafay Desert, set across dunes against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains.
“It’s here, surrounded by rugged dunes, with the peaks of the Atlas Mountains in the distance, that you’ll find Caravan by Habitas Agafay.”
Rooms
Canvas-topped lodges feature woven Berber rugs, unvarnished earthenware, and private stone terraces looking out across the desert terrain.
“Guests sit in glass-wrapped communal lounges underlain with Berber rugs and big poufs; these spaces... merge seamlessly with the outdoors.”
Wellness
A pair of unheated desert plunge pools, open-air yoga sessions, and a dedicated spa tent offering argan oil bodywork.
Eat & drink
At Olivar, open-air tables beneath wicker lanterns serve local tagines, seasonal salads, and slow-roasted meats prepared in traditional clay ovens.
The neighborhood
Set 45 minutes southwest of Marrakech, the surrounding rocky Agafay dunes offer wide stargazing skies, eucalyptus groves, and camel tracks.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.