Imlil
At the eastern end of the valley in Tamartert, a trail zigzags among low-slung houses made of pisé (rammed earth); the triple-decker one is Douar Samra…
Must-see hotels in Central Morocco
Merzouga
Eschewing the rustic vibe of many other Merzouga hotels, Kanz Erremal favours understated style. Cushioned banquets line the airy, central courtyard while…
Ourika Valley
This appealing family-run place has much to recommend it, starting with attractively furnished rooms, all of which offer memorable views over the valley…
Agafay Desert
Escape the grid at this luxury desert getaway where you can experience the stark, visceral beauty of Morocco's countryside. This is a chill-out zone…
Imlil
Run by Jamal Imrehane, owner of Toubkal Guide, this friendly stone-faced guesthouse looks out over Imlil and the Mizane Valley from Tamatert. Arranged…
Draa Valley
A desert dream: dunes in the backyard, sand hammams, Saharawi music jam sessions and mechoui (whole roast lamb) feasts on starry terraces. Retreat to…
Draa Valley
Spacious, minimalist tents come with ecofriendly, en suite sand toilets, while a Berber-carpet trail leads to shady lounging spots. Sunset camel rides …
Agafay Desert
Get away from it all at this peaceful spot amid the lunar terrain with fine views of the distant Atlas Mountains. Lodging is in spacious luxury tents…
Ouarzazate
On the southern fringe of Ouarzazate’s palm oasis, this stylish hotel offers Moroccan-minimalist guest rooms around a central courtyard photography…
High Atlas Mountains
Country living comes with Marrakesh style at Chez Momo II. Garden bungalows have tadelakt (waterproof-plaster) baths, pine-beam ceilings, kilim…
Ouarzazate
Located within walking distance of the Place Al Mouahidine, this sleek pisé (rammed-earth) villa with crenellated turrets is the home of Jean-Michel and…
Zagora
This converted country home makes desert living look easy. French doors reveal plush Moroccan rugs, soaring ceilings and an eclectic art collection. Staff…
Merzouga
A mod kasbah provides instant relief from the white-hot desert with 11 guest rooms in Majorelle blue and lemon arranged around a shimmering courtyard pool…
Ouarzazate
For those craving light after the shady seclusion of kasbahs, book a room at the family home of mountain guide Fatima Agoujil. The modern villa has seven…
Ouarzazate
This good-value place has attractive rooms painted in neutral tones, with silky striped bed covers, carved dark-wood furniture and decent lighting (plus…
Imlil
Marrakesh style heads for the mountains at this 20-room stone guesthouse. Bedrooms are comfortable and climate-controlled with hewn wood furnishings,…
Skoura
An oasis within an oasis, 4 acres of organic gardens and a working farm make a bucolic setting for rammed-earth bungalows, with produce used to prepare…
Agafay Desert
Luxury tents here are equipped with all the necessities, with more-expensive options boasting small terraces with sunrise views, and staff seem to be…
Toubkal National Park
Aroumd's original guesthouse remains popular among tour groups and independent travellers alike thanks to comfortable rooms and plenty of common spaces in…
Zagora
This rammed-earth building in a 400 year-old ksar (fortified village) on the edge of a palm grove 7km north of Zagora comes with attractively furnished…
Draa Valley
This hotel boasts a private observatory and is dedicated to all things starry, with top-quality telescopes and an expert astronomer on hand to point out…
Draa Valley
When the siroccos blow, retreat to air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms, simple bungalows, or suites with woven-reed ceilings and colourful…
Draa Valley
This contemporary kasbah is all smooth tadelakt (waterproof plaster) walls, vibrant rugs and mosaic tiles, with spacious rooms and suites scattered around…
Zagora
In the midst of a peaceful palm grove, this bijoux French-family-owned guesthouse mixes up European style and desert design. Rooms come with smooth…
Dadès Gorge
Staying at this painstakingly restored cliffside bolthole is like being in the home of a friend with excellent taste: original artwork on the walls,…
Todra Gorge
In the village of Aït Baha Tizgui, about 800m before the gorge, Hotel Valentine rolls out the welcome mat with thoughtful service and remarkably budget…
Dadès Gorge
Book early for one of the four 'seasonal' rooms at Youssef Azrarag's welcoming guesthouse, where Amazigh (Berber) hospitality, vintage French furniture…
Toubkal National Park
This family-run guesthouse is something of an oasis from the tourism bustle in Asni and Imlil. The welcome is warm, rooms are stylish and there's lots of…
Zagora
Tucked down a narrow dirt road near Amezrou, this pretty four-room guesthouse has striking rooms with coloured glass light fixtures, pisé (rammed-earth…
Imlil
Kasbah Imlil has four handsomely furnished rooms, nicely kitted out with tapestries and warm, earthy hues; two have balconies. You can unwind in the…
Erfoud
Set in a mini-oasis, the garden is filled with palms – in season you can reach up and pluck dates off the trees. Bungalows are rustic and traditional,…
Todra Gorge
Riads have arrived in Todra at this warm, artsy five-storey guesthouse that’s all Middle Atlas rugs, sparkly handiras (Moroccan wedding blankets) and…
High Atlas Mountains
Small but cosy rooms with low ceilings, most with shared bathrooms, are available at excellent prices. The Benali family lays out the welcome mat and has…
Skoura
Eight cosy rooms decorated with local touches sit around a flower-filled garden and swimming pool, with views of Jebel M'Goun from the vine-draped…
Skoura
An 18th-century kasbah has been given a stylish makeover that remains true to its desert roots, complete with original palm-beam ceilings, moody low-lit…
Imlil
A walnut orchard shades the valley paths surrounding this eight-room guesthouse, where visitors are received like long-lost relatives by Houssein, an…
Merzouga
Find your corner in 18 tadelakt (waterproof plaster) guest rooms, in the shade by a small pool or on the roof overlooking the dunes. Canopied beds, Berber…
High Atlas Mountains
A good budget option just 400m from the top of the gorge, this family-run spot has basic rooms with shared bathrooms. The best rooms catch a bit of breeze…
Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt
This alluringly remote guesthouse offers sand-free beds and desert excursions, including camel rides, village visits and fossil hunts. You can also camp…
Dadès Valley
Morocco meets sub-Saharan Africa at this 1970s convention centre turned hotel, atop a hill, north of the centre. The 106 guest rooms have balconies with…
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