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La Pause
- Where:
- Why:Aimee Jean's Birthday Bash
- When:October 2022
- Who:Sweet crew of nomadic friends
"Bedouin heaven on earth"
AT A GLANCE: In the sandy folds of the Agafay desert, just outside of Marrakesh, is La Pause, a magical desert camp pioneering modern nomadism. Built to replicate Berber traditions, the hotel’s essence lies in its simplicity — no electricity, cellular, or WiFi. The place keeps cools naturally and comes alive at night under candles and starlight. With tents and lodges as accommodation options, exquisite Moroccan food, two pools, a hammam, and complete privacy, La Pause is an oasis of relaxation. Swipe the images below to discover.
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Taking advantage of crisp early mornings
Beautiful sunset sight
Our oasis
Lovely beings, but I didn't ride
This transforms into the most romantic, candlelit setting at night
Most likely where you'll want to be after 11 am
Wake up at sunrise to explore the mountains before the heat
Our happy, sunny birthday girl
Holding down the fort
Truly loved the rustic details in each room
Rest area
How beautiful is this sink?
We opted for the lodge over the tents — it stays nice and cool
Home
Yes to all
Our very own living room
Each lodge at La Pause has two to three beds so you can have a little party :)
Our sweet entourage
Highs & Lows
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Sleeping in a Berber lodge with no electricity feels like a calming experience everyone should have
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The food is outstanding and memorable
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Clear nights, with no light pollution, which means perfect night sky for stargazing
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The best place to disengage from mundane tasks and obligations
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A pool in the middle of the desert is a luxury I will say yes to
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Seeing the camels working like that made me sad. I would prefer to engage in more compassionate ways to sightsee
Important Bits
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Type
Desert Camp
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Vibe
Candlelit desert retreat. Bring your magic carpet!
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Location
In the Agafay desert, right outside of Marrakech, which makes it just off the grid enough
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Rooms
Eight en-suite bedrooms and five lodges
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
La Pause sent their driver to pick us up at our riad in Marrakech. Grateful for this, as navigating the desert with no reception is tricky. Upon arrival, they had lunch and tea ready for us. If there were any stress before getting there, it would definitely vanish!
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Future Forward
It's timeless! The whole place is solar-powered, the rooms and main lounge areas are candlelit, all bath products are natural, and you can feel a commitment to preserving local tradition, which we all want when we travel. Sign me up for a future like this
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Music
Berber musicians play live at night under the stars, and the whole place is candlelit and full of aromas and textures
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Year Opened
2003
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Designed By
Frederic Alaime — a visionary and an adventurer who found himself lost in the desert of Agafay some 20 years ago. He pioneered hotel development in the area
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Health & Wellness
Two gorgeous pools and a hammam. Massages available upon request
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Food
Exquisite Moroccan lamb dishes, couscous, chicken tagine with olives, and apricot stew. Every single thing we ate was to die for
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
If you come with friends or a partner, I recommend taking advantage of the quiet magic of La Pause. At night you can only hear string instruments playing in the distance
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Minibar & Retail
There's a bar by the pool serving all the usual things. But no bar in the rooms as there's no electricity
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Accessibility
Not accessible
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Pet Friendly
Pets are not allowed
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Children
Children of all ages are welcome
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Price
$$$$
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La Pause
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Hotel Location La Pause, Agafay Desert, Agafay, Morocco
The Agafay Desert, just 25 mins outside Marrakech, is the most accessible desert for those who don't have several days to explore. That doesn't mean it's not as wonderful. On the contrary, it is picturesque, with rolling dunes reaching as far as the eye can see.
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