Must-see hotels in Central Morocco

  • Kasbah Iswan

    Dadès Valley

    At the tranquil Kasbah Iswan you'll soon start to feel as at home as the storks that nest on the turrets. Nights are filled with friendly conversation and…

  • Gîte Timit

    High Atlas Mountains

    This historic Amazigh (Berber) home is a breath of fresh mountain air, with family-friendly dorms and brightly painted doubles. Your host family lives in…

  • La Fleche Takerkoust

    Agafay Desert

    The seven simple but comfortable rooms at La Fleche are pretty much the only option if you just need a room for the night without the luxury frills. It's…

  • Illy Kasbah

    High Atlas Mountains

    This splashy kasbah-hotel, 5km from Demnate on the road to Imi n'Ifri, offers opulent rooms surrounding a riad-style courtyard and a small outdoor pool…

  • La Villa du Lac

    Agafay Desert

    Trade in desert views and starry nights for lakefront sunsets beside the swimming pool. When Lalla Takerkoust lake is full the waters lap right up to the…

  • Maison La Fleur

    Todra Gorge

    Run by a Japanese expat named Noriko, this surprising spot on the main road in Aït Baha Tizgui has six simple rooms (including a five-bed dorm) painted in…

  • Ecolodge La Palmeraie

    Ouarzazate

    The summer camp vibes are strong at this quirky ecolodge set on the edge of Ouarzazate's palm grove. Sleep in a cosy Berber tent, in a bungalow, or just a…

  • Flilou

    High Atlas Mountains

    The first guesthouse on the western edge of the village offers clean dorms, doubles with hand-painted beds, savoury meals and clean, updated bathrooms…

  • Gîte Le Cathédrale

    High Atlas Mountains

    Of the few accommodation options near Tamga, the simple Gîte Le Cathédrale is the most central and best run. There are nine basic rooms (all of which…

  • Riad Atlas Prestige

    Imlil

    This pleasant six-room guesthouse has an appealing riad-style layout, with an open courtyard and several terraces for taking in the views. Rooms are…

  • Hôtel Tomboctou

    Dadès Valley

    Quirky, cosy rooms with en suites in a renovated kasbah built in 1944 for the local qaid (chief). Traditional kasbah windows are porthole-sized, but…

  • Gîte M'Goun

    High Atlas Mountains

    Though it may not look like much from the street below, spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms and a particularly hospitable welcome even by lofty local…

  • Gîte Atlas Toubkal

    Toubkal National Park

    Seventeen shared rooms with shared baths, all pleasantly decorated with local handicrafts. The terrace looking up into the valley is particularly nice for…

  • Gîte d’Étape Assounfou

    High Atlas Mountains

    Gîte d’Etape Assounfou is the first and still by far the best in the Tessaout valley, with great views over the valley, not to mention electricity and hot…

  • Kasbah Amezray

    High Atlas Mountains

    This 12-room guesthouse has cosy rooms (five with en suite) with exposed stone walls and wood-beam ceilings. It's set in front of a photogenic granary,…

  • Authentic Toubkal

    Imlil

    Run by the youthful Lahcen and his family, this delightful place aims to introduce guests to Amazigh (Berber) culture, with lessons on mint tea…

  • Camping Auberge Oasis Palmier

    Zagora

    Just north of Amezrou, this campsite has a mixture of palm-shaded pitches, Berber-style tents and a few rooms. It also has a cafe, free wi-fi, hot showers…

  • Gîte Ahmed Amahdar

    High Atlas Mountains

    Bunk at the guesthouse of village sheikh Sidi Ahmed Amahdar for hot showers, clean shared bathrooms and a family-style welcome from the folks who manage…

  • Chez Bassou

    Dadès Gorge

    This 20-room guesthouse in Imilchil – a Middle Atlas town around a four-hour drive north from Boumalne Dades – has a fine location in the mountains. Rooms…

  • Dar Jnane

    Draa Valley

    Run by a friendly French-Moroccan couple, Dar Jnane has three attractive rooms set amid peaceful tree-filled gardens roughly 1km (well-signed) off the…

  • Refuge Azib Tamsoult

    Toubkal National Park

    This new place at the bottom of Azib Tamsoult (2250m) has three private en suite rooms and around 50 dorm beds. It's a pleasant alternative to camping,…

  • Maison d’Hôtes Hiba

    Draa Valley

    A rock-studded guesthouse and restaurant serving restorative meals of tajine, salad and fruit on the scenic terrace or in the air-conditioned salon…

  • Kasbah du Jardin

    Ait Ben Haddou

    Decent, nicely equipped rooms set around a sparkling pool – book an upstairs one for better views. You can also pitch a tent here, but there's not much…

  • La Gazelle

    Ouarzazate

    Despite feeling like a '60s throwback, the spacious grounds and pleasant pool won us over to this budget-friendly motel near the centre of town. Rooms are…

  • Kasbah Amazir

    Todra Gorge

    This reliable place hits all the right notes, with bright rooms – some with small balconies – a riverside location and friendly service. Some rooms are…

  • Dar Imperial

    Toubkal National Park

    Book here for private rooms at the top of the village, with some of the best views of any guesthouse in the valley. In gîte d’étape (homestay) style,…

  • Targa Imoula

    Imlil

    Six large and stylish rooms at the top of Imlil's centre make a quiet base somewhat removed from the fray down below. While the service here isn't as…

  • Gîte Taoujdat

    High Atlas Mountains

    Trekking groups head up to this basic guesthouse at the home of guide Said Massaoudi and his son Mohammad. It consists of mattresses on wooden pallets…

  • Hotel Chellal d'Ouzoud

    High Atlas Mountains

    A simple guesthouse with colourful, reasonably priced rooms on the path heading down to the falls (about 150m walk from the car park). It's a friendly…

  • Maison d'Hotes Afoulki

    Central Morocco

    Small but pleasant shared rooms and a large walled garden plus a friendly welcome make this the best bet in Telouet, and the location just north of the…

  • Gîte Amgroud

    Dadès Valley

    This well-maintained guesthouse has electricity and decent mattresses, and the common area covered by grape trellises makes an excellent place to kick…

  • Refuge Les Mouflons

    Toubkal National Park

    Privately owned Refuge Les Mouflons' lounge can be chilly but is otherwise a good option, with more facilities than the nearby CAF refuge, a well-stocked…

  • Hotel Assanfou

    High Atlas Mountains

    Rooms are simple but sufficient at one of the only hotels in Azilal with en suite baths. Ask for a room on the back side of the building, where there's…

  • Gîte d'Etape Tagdilt

    Dadès Valley

    Five large shared rooms and a spacious common area make this a good starting point for hikes from Tagdilt, and friendly owner Brahim can also arrange…

  • Dar Amsouzert

    Toubkal National Park

    Rooms with a touch of local style and a pleasant upstairs terrace, just west of the Amsouzert Bridge.

  • Domaine Malika

    High Atlas Mountains

    The perfect antidote to inward-facing medina riads, this modern villa with only seven rooms is all about the great outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors…

  • Le Berbère de la Montagne

    Dadès Gorge

    At this peaceful spot, tent pitches overlook the river and come with a kitchen, laundry facilities, hot showers and toilets. The guesthouse sits within a…

  • Auberge La Palmeraie

    Draa Valley

    Located across the Draa River in the shade of the palm grove is the Laghrissi brothers' budget-friendly camp. It provides simple accommodation, mixing…

  • La Petite Kasbah

    Zagora

    Expect a warm welcome and a fresh glass of mint tea when you arrive at La Petite Kasbah. Originally the family home of Brahim Badri, it has five bright…

  • Scarabeo

    Agafay Desert

    Tuareg nomads never saw camping like this. Scarabeo's white nomad-style tents, complete with carpets and comfy beds, sit amid the barren Agafay Desert…

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