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After celebrating the relaunch of the travel and lifestyle members-only club ASMALLWORLD, its CEO stayed on with friends for a fabulous time in Morocco
Take the time to find hidden sanctuaries. It’s well worth it. Morocco can be the most relaxing place you’ve ever visited.
Haute destination We stopped at the tiny white-walled port village of Essaouira, an über-stylish weekend beach escape from
Marrakech, known for its boho atmosphere and laid-back attitude. Essaouira was put on the artistic map by Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens, who used to play guitars around bonfires there
in the ‘60s. I stayed at the Villa Maroc, a charming white-andelectric-blue riad, with musician Harper Simon (Paul Simon’s son), who was there to record a song with musical legend
Marianne Faithfull.
Favourite stays After our weekend of festivities, I stayed on with Dianna Agron, Kathleen Kennedy, Serena Merriman, and others at the Beldi Country Club in Marrakech. The Beldi is an eco-friendly sanctuary amidst olive groves and acres of magical rose, citrus and hibiscus gardens, shady hidden courtyards, and airy rooms filled with handmade Berber-style rugs and pottery for sale.
Your favourite activity here Listening to Marianne Faithfull’s amazing stories about Mick Jagger and Jimi Hendrix.
What I loved about Morocco Amidst the bustle and off the dusty roads, Morocco is filled with pockets of subtle and quiet beauty.