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VIRGIN LIMITED EDITION ANNOUNCES A NEW HOTEL NEAR MARRAKECH

The new small luxury hotel will become the brand's second property in Morocco

18 March 2026 – Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of unique hotels and retreats, part of the hospitality group Virgin Hotels Collection, is delighted to announce the development of a brand-new hotel near Marrakech, due to launch in 2027.

Set within a 10-hectare private agricultural estate, the development marks a long-term agreement between Virgin Limited Edition and Marrakech-based luxury real estate developer Sazanes Immobilier. Construction is already underway to create the 37-suite small luxury hotel, inspired by Moroccan craftsmanship and Berber traditions, with an exclusive residential project also in the pipeline.

Located a 25-minute drive from central Marrakech, the estate will offer an exceptional base to explore the city's culture, cuisine and craftsmanship, while providing a peaceful retreat beyond the buzz of the Medina. Positioned one hour from Virgin Limited Edition's Kasbah Tamadot, in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, the new Marrakech estate will also create the ideal opportunity for guests to twin-centre two distinct experiences within the same portfolio – an escape within easy reach of the vibrant city paired with an inspiring mountain retreat.

Plans for the new estate, nestled within an organic farm of citrus orchards, olive groves and vegetable gardens, include three restaurants, a Chef's Table and a speakeasy bar, supplied with home-grown, seasonal produce. A comprehensive wellness offering, including a traditional Moroccan wellness facility with a hammam and 40-metre signature swimming pool, as well as a range of sports and recreation activities, such as tennis, padel and horse riding are also set to be incorporated in the offering. Central to the guest experience will be a curated programme of immersive and cultural experiences that all Virgin Limited Edition properties are renowned for.

Sustainability and local culture are at the heart of the project, with buildings on the estate discreetly nestled amongst the farmland to reflect the authentic agricultural heritage of the region. Their design will showcase local materials such as stone and wood and artworks by Moroccan and African artists will be celebrated throughout the interiors. A uniquely positioned and versatile events space will lend itself to a pop-up exhibition space, giving local artists a platform to showcase their works.

Joe Margison, CEO of Virgin Hotels Collection, commented: “Morocco has an incredible heritage of hospitality, and we are excited to bring our approach of offering exceptional experiences and service with soul to a second Moroccan setting.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Sazanes Immobilier, who share our long-term vision and commitment to creating extraordinary escapes with people at their heart. We are thankful to them for entrusting us to bring our unmistakable Virgin Limited Edition ethos to this project and together create a retreat that is unique, memorable, and deeply rooted in its destination.”

The Chreky family, founders of Sazanes Immobilier, added: “Our vision for this estate is to create a destination that feels intimately connected to its surroundings, shaped by the land and traditions of Moroccan design. We are delighted to be working with Virgin Limited Edition to bring this vision to life and introduce a new luxury retreat just outside Marrakech.”

Bookings for the new hotel will open in September 2026, in anticipation of the launch of the first 22 hotel keys in Q1 2027, with the final 15 keys due to follow in Q1 2028. Further details on the estate's residential project will follow in due course.

For more information and to be the first to know about the project's developments, visit https://www.virginlimitededition.com/our-collection/marrakech/.

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Notes to Editors:

• Timelines are subject to change as the project progresses.
• First-look image renderings can be downloaded https://we.tl/t-J1L95BwgQS
• Further details will be shared in due course.

About Virgin Limited Edition

Virgin Limited Edition is an award-winning collection of unique retreats, chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings; each offers a sense of fun, style, luxury, and exceptional personal service. The group includes Necker Island and The Branson Beach Estate in the Caribbean's British Virgin Islands, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve and Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard in South Africa, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, The Lodge in Verbier, Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons luxury safari camps in Kenya, and the Son Bunyola Hotel and Villas in Mallorca. Please visit www.virginlimitededition.com for more details.

About Virgin Hotels Collection

Formed in January 2023, Virgin Hotels Collection is the parent company of Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, two award-winning and world-class luxury hospitality brands that form part of Sir Richard Branson's global Virgin Group. Dedicated to providing guests with irresistible and unrivalled hospitality experiences across the world, while making a meaningful and positive contribution to the communities and destinations the brands operate in, Virgin Hotels Collection is changing the luxury hotel business for good. Combining smart design, local arts and culture and creative food and beverage, Virgin Hotels deliver a vibrant and inclusive lifestyle experience showcasing the best of each destination. Virgin Limited Edition's luxury brand delivers a portfolio of once-in-a-lifetime unique retreats, private islands and hotels, that takes its guests to some of the world's most breathtaking sanctuaries for unforgettable experiences - including one of the most exclusive private islands in the world. The hotel brands will elevate their offering by developing Residences, to create world-class residential communities for those who want the Virgin Hotels Collection experience in their everyday lives. Under Virgin Hotels Collection, each distinctive brand comes together to redefine luxury hospitality with a truly differentiated customer experience, sense of style, fun, personalised service and of course the Virgin magic at the forefront. For more information on Virgin Hotels Collection and its properties, please visit virginhotelscollection.com

About Sazanes Immobilier

Sazanes Immobilier crafts exceptional properties where discreet luxury meets curated living, rooted in local materials and designed for a rich, fulfilling experience. Sazanes residences are intergenerational sanctuaries, where grandparents, parents, and children come together to carve memories into the bark of ancient olive trees. They feel like extraordinary hotels, offering warmth, freedom, and intimacy. Likewise, Sazanes hotels provide the comfort of home, paired with rare hospitality and refined experiences. Beyond architecture, Sazanes draws inspiration from the landscape and agriculture. Gardens, orchards, and olive groves form living foundations, harmonizing nature and design to create estates unlike any other. Sazanes Immobilier — where homes feel like hotels, and hotels feel like home.