Argan valley ksar
Earthen ksar walls and domed ceilings rise across terraced botanical gardens, sheltered from coastal winds in the Oued Ksob valley.
“a Casbah-inspired spa hotel in the argan and olive groves overlooking the Oued Ksob”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Terracotta earthen ksar with domed ceilings, smooth tadelakt, and terraced botanical gardens.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Inside the walls is a peaceful oasis. Garden paths, lined with exotic flowers and shaded with palm, olive, and bougainvillea trees, meander between sun-drenched terraces and quiet villas.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The estate sits tucked in the peaceful Oued Ksob river valley, fifteen minutes inland from Essaouira's historic medina.
The rooms
Terracotta bejmat floors and smooth tadelakt plaster frame screen-free rooms, while standalone villas add private heated pools.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Tiled in peacock-green zellige, the heated infinity lap pool looks across palm gardens toward the earthen ksar.
The hammam and spa
A domed red-marble hammam is heated with argan-tree wood and eucalyptus steam for traditional black-soap scrubs.
At the table
Candlelit tables beneath ornate mirrors serve Franco-Moroccan dishes, and daytime dining moves onto terracotta garden terraces.
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Bronze
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Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.