Lodge K Marrakech

Lodge K Marrakech

Back in March, I embarked on a trip to Africa. Since my adventurous friend Emily decided to pack up her life and move to Morocco to teach, it was the perfect excuse to take a trip. Her sporadic updates and photographs over the past year were enough to convince me that I needed to experience it for myself. Two connections later I landed in Marrakech exhausted and astounded by their gorgeous airport. First stop: Lodge K Hotel and Spa.

The Balinais Room

Lodge K is an oasis hidden away from the bustle of the Medina. When you drive through the gates, you’re transported to a tropical dream land. The atmosphere was only heightened when I discovered the spa hidden under a grassy hill. Needless to say it evoked thoughts of The Hobbit. Each of the 5 tented suites has its own theme – we stayed in the Balinais room and it was a decadent. We were greeted with a full fruit spread and a massive tub. Both of which were truly a treat after a day of wandering around the centre. We spent the evening soaking our legs in the private suite pool.

The Spa

We were even treated to a spa day as well. The day started off with a facial that was MIND BLOWING – both Emily and I agreed we had experienced nothing like it thus far. The whole treatment was created around fresh local ingredients; we essentially could have eaten everything that was applied to our face. Some of the highlights were a banana based mask, having our face rubbed with ice cubes, and most interestingly a technique of applying argan oil before a face mask.

The Hammam

The facial was followed up with my very first Hammam experience. If you’re wondering, a Hammam is akin to a Turkish bath. We were washed with black soap, scrubbed down with the Moroccan mud and an abrasive glove, rinsed, then treated to some acrobatic yoga in a giant steam room. Life. Changing.

The Spa

Night time by the pool was so relaxing – everything about the lodge was serene.

Dining

Lunch was served poolside with each dish more delicious than the last. We started with some Moroccan rosé wine paired with lobster and a gooseberry garnish, followed by a main of fish which was so tender, and finally a chocolate dessert. No meal is complete without a glass of the famous Moroccan mint tea.

Lodge K Marrakech

When anyone asks me what I thought of Morocco, the first words out of my mouth are “life changing” which is what I’ve repeatedly said in this post and has a lot to do with the wonderful hospitality we experienced staying at Lodge K. After staying there, my relaxation level was at the super chill sunglasses emoji face. I cannot wait to return. Check out their website for more details.

Many thanks to Lodge K for hosting us!

photographs - sandy joe karpetz