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The domain of retro: Heaven for antique cars

Le Domaine du Rétro : Le paradis des voitures antiques

The Domain of Retro, a name that resonates like a blessing for car lovers in the ochre city. For those unfamiliar with this discreet location, picture about forty vintage cars, meticulously preserved behind the walls of an estate where time appears to stand still. The great news is that this treasure trove of retro delights opens its doors for guided tours which include a vintage car ride, as well as for your special celebrations.

Marrakech cultivates its uniqueness through its climate, landscapes, and also its secret spots which we strive to reveal to you. Among these gems, The Domain of Retro; a timeless place born from Omar Bekkari's passion for yesteryear's speedsters. The beginning of this great love story was a 1923 Citroën C3 purchased by this former pilot. Since then, he embarked on a forty-year treasure hunt which has proven fruitful, as his finds now make up one of the most impressive collections of vintage cars in Morocco.
 

 

Success story

Apart from these treasures of immeasurable value, you'll find landmark models including the legendary 1957 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster, Jaguars like the XK120, a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado, the unbeatable 1955 VW Combi 23 windows bus. The collection also includes a 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom 2, previously owned by billionaire Barbara Hutton. A custom model, designed to easily navigate the alleys of her kasbah in Tangier. In recent years, Omar Bekkari has passed the torch to his sons, Salim and Younes, who are following in their father's footsteps. This family passion has crossed borders and shone internationally, as the four-wheeled wonders of the estate have been featured on major shows such as Turbo on M6, Silence ça roule, and Top Gear France. You might have also seen them in films like OSS 117, Mission Impossible, and The Hills Have Eyes.

 

An authentic experience

A true haven where eras intertwine, The Domain of Retro offers a unique setting to make your events an extraordinary experience. Whether it's a lunch or dinner, themed evening, conference, garden party, wedding, team building, advertising shoot, or music video, the venue can be easily adapted and arranged to give your guests or colleagues a delightful journey through time. And for a full immersion in this vintage paradise, you can opt for a guided one-hour tour to soak in plenty of anecdotes and history, before ending on a high note with a short ride in a vintage car.


 

Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance

Photos: Adnane Zemmama

 

Published: Nov 14, 2024