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Rosemary

Rosemary, Africa — Minimalist interior with cream walls, dark wood furniture, geometric artwork, and sculptural decor beneath woven ceiling fan.

Images courtesy of Rosemary, Marina Denisova

An intimate riad in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Marrakech, carefully designed by LRNCE to celebrate local craftsmanship, art, and design.

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Rosemary is a traditional courtyard house believed to have been designed by Belgian architect Quentin Wilbaux. He was famously obsessed with the riads of Marrakech and made a life’s work of sketching, photographing, and restoring nearly 150 of them. Splash about in the courtyard pool or collapse in the rosemary-scented steam of our hammam; snuggle up with your favorite book in the salon or snooze on our sun-splashed roof terrace. Whatever you feel like doing, you will have the space, time, and silence to do it.

Rosemary, Africa — Sunlit courtyard nook with cream seating, red patterned headboard, wooden side table, potted plants, and sculptural tree trunk creating intimate hospitality lounge.
Rosemary, Africa — Sunlit living room with terracotta seating, layered cushions, geometric table, and ochre-toned walls creating warm minimalist hospitality interior.
Rosemary, Africa — Terracotta wall mural with botanical pendant light and agave plant foreground, warm peach interior design detail.
Rosemary, Africa — Minimalist whitewashed room with curved architectural niches, cream daybed, patterned pillows, sculptural stone side table, and abstract artwork.
Rosemary, Africa — Minimalist courtyard with dark green door, whitewashed walls, natural light, woven baskets, green plants, and folded textiles on bench.
Rosemary, Africa — Geometric tile table with orange pattern, cream and green detailing, metal frame, sunlit terracotta floor, minimalist hospitality design.
Rosemary, Africa — Cream papasan chair beneath climbing vines and potted plants in minimalist courtyard with ornamental window detail and warm terracotta tile accents.
Rosemary, Africa — Overhead spread of Mediterranean appetizers, ceramic dishware, charred bread, citrus slices, and fresh herbs arranged on white surface.
Rosemary, Africa — Woman in terracotta linen garnishing citrus cake with cream at tiled table, green climbing vines and pink stucco walls behind.
Rosemary, Africa — Elegant place setting with embroidered napkin, silver cutlery, and hand-painted menu on cream tablecloth, soft natural light.
Rosemary, Africa — Vintage desk chair with cream frame and coral upholstery beside dark wood secretary desk, brass mushroom lamp, terrazzo flooring, material samples on wall.
Rosemary, Africa — Ornamental metal headboard with geometric floral motifs and black-fringed linen bedding against terracotta wall.
Rosemary, Africa — Courtyard garden with tall columnar cacti, flowering herbs, and terracotta walls, teal tile borders framing desert-inspired landscape design.
Rosemary, Africa — Terracotta tile samples and hand-painted ceramic designs arranged on white surface, showcasing warm earth tones and decorative patterns.
Rosemary, Africa — Minimalist parlor with arched doorway, cognac leather sofa, woven chair, ceramic side table, potted plant, and rattan ceiling fan casting shadows.
Rosemary, Africa — Terracotta rooftops and palm trees under golden light with birds in flight over a medina cityscape at dusk.
Rosemary, Africa — Minimalist bedroom with built-in shelving, white bedding with geometric trim, dark wood door, and monstera plant foreground.
Three dark glass pump bottles with rosemary labels arranged on marble beside textured plaster walls.
Rosemary, Africa — Rattan lounge chair with white cushions beside carved wooden side table, framed by black-trimmed arched doorway and minimalist wall sconce, warm Mediterranean light.
Rosemary, Africa — Arched terracotta tile headboard with recessed shelving above bed dressed in cream linens with wavy piping detail.
Rosemary, Africa — Narrow corridor with striped marble floor, arched doorway, pendant lights, wooden chairs, dark carved doors, minimalist aesthetic.

Rosemary Suite

Rosemary, Africa — Minimalist whitewashed room with curved architectural niches, cream daybed, patterned pillows, sculptural stone side table, and abstract artwork.

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Rosemary, Africa — Marble bathtub with art deco tilework window, pendant brass fixture, minimalist bathroom with sculptural design details.

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Rosemary, Africa — Sunlit nook with cognac leather chairs, mosaic tile shelves displaying ceramics, arched alcoves, carved wooden side table, minimalist hospitality design.

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Rosemary, Africa — Arched hallway with pendant light, cream walls, dark wooden door, and mirror reflecting bed through doorway.

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The Details

What makes it Kobu

From custom-made sideboards, to the hand carved swirls on the pillars by the pool and stained-glass doors with wrought iron handles, no detail was left to chance. In the three-year long process, LRNCE also hand-painted the plates on the kitchen wall, carved quirky, giant chairs from sandstone, and created a bespoke line of homewares, resulting in a space that feels timeless and authentic.

Brimming with original features, the house oozes the kind of atmosphere that can only come from people who loved it in their bones. As such, Rosemary felt it only right to keep as many details as possible, while adding a fun, informal mix of beautiful things that reflects its own style. So began a journey in which the riad became a canvas for art, design and craftsmanship.

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Directions

Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

20 min by car

The Destination

Africa

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From Marrakech to Cape Town, the African continent boasts a breadth of speeds and experiences for any type of traveller. Spectacular coastlines, nature and wildlife, meet traditional culture, craftsmanship and cuisine — all the ingredients of an unforgettable journey of a lifetime.

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Selected work

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