Kasbah Ait Ben Moro, Morocco

Stay in a mud castle hotel!

Kasbah Ait Ben Moro in Morocco is an authentically restored 17th century kasbah, made out of pisé which is a reinforced mud. The hotel is grandly simplistic with finely decorated mud walls in the traditional Berber style.

Enjoy marvellous views across the palm groves to the High Atlas Mountains, the hotel is located near the remains of the magnificent Kasbah d’Amerdil, enjoy atmospheric candlelight-only lighting every evening, and experience medieval Berber life - a world of camel caravans and nomadic desert tribes. (Featured in Hip Hotels of the World)

Location: on the outskirts of the Southern Moroccan Oasis of Skoura, 35 Kms east of Ouarzazate and 242 kms south-east of Marrakech.

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RENT AN ENTIRE CASTLE IN FRANCE

The magnificent Château de Ranton is a small fortified 14th-century castle in the Loire Valley. The main towers and ramparts were built in 1340 at the beginning of the Hundred Years War between England and France. The castle moat contains an underground village built in 700-900AD.

The Château accommodates up to 12 people, antique furniture throughout, massive fireplaces, four-poster bed, extensive gardens. Saumur - riding capital of France and base for French Cavalry is close by. The Château is a perfect spot for exploring the Loire Valley.

The Château de Ranton is 30 kms south of the Loire River in the village of Ranton. It is a 25 minute drive from Saumur, and 45 minutes from Tours. Paris is approximately 3 hours drive away.

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