Must-see hotels in Central Morocco

  • 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…

  • Hôtel les Jardins Setti Fatma

    Setti Fatma

    Rooms here are large and clean and decorated with wonderful tilework, though oddly dim. If the lack of lighting doesn't turn you off, it's the best value…

  • Dar Amsouzert

    Toubkal National Park

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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • CAF Refuge

    Oukaimeden

    Friendly vibes and a comfortable spot to bunk are available at this CAF-managed refuge which offers heated dormitories, bar-restaurant, well-equipped…

  • 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…

  • Auberge Restaurant Chez Talout

    Skoura

    This good-value, family-owned guesthouse has large, comfortable rooms, most with multiple beds, and all traditionally decorated. After a dusty day's…

  • Chez Julia

    Merzouga

    Pure charm in the heart of Merzouga village: seven simply furnished rooms (and three shared bathrooms) are decorated in sun-washed colours (rose, lemon,…

  • Chez L'Habitant Amazigh

    Dadès Gorge

    Spend a night at the Tair family home, and you'll get a warm introduction to Amazigh (Berber) life, with evening discussions of history and culture,…

  • Dar Isselday

    High Atlas Mountains

    Traditional lunches prepared with love are served on Dar Isselday's panoramic terrace beneath the shade of a pink peppercorn tree. Inside, six comfortable…

  • Dar Aissa

    Central Morocco

    This simple but very welcoming family-run guesthouse offers unfussy but colorful rooms with shared bathrooms set around a modest geranium-filled courtyard…

  • Kasbah Taborihte

    Todra Gorge

    Like a children's fairy tale you'll need to descend to the valley floor and cross a gurgling river to reach Taborihte's twin kasbahs framed by the rocky…

  • Etoile Filante d’Or

    Ait Ben Haddou

    Desert nights on the Etoile’s roof terrace lure guests out of 17 spacious rooms for inspiring ksar (fortified village) views. Guest rooms feature…

  • La Maison de Nanna

    Central Morocco

    A family home built of pisé (rammed-earth walls) in a ksar (fortified village), Mustapha and Sylvie's seven-room guesthouse is a great way to experience…

  • Skoura Lodge

    Skoura

    Just outside of Skoura, this traditional lodge offers rooms in round African-style bungalows, complete with bamboo ceilings, Berber carpets, colourful…

  • Irocha

    High Atlas Mountains

    This cliffside stone guesthouse, on the N9 Marrakesh–Ouarzazate road, lifts travel-worn spirits above the green river valley. The 10 sunny, cream-coloured…

  • Le Drom'Blanc

    Draa Valley

    Well off the beaten track down a seemingly endless bumpy piste (dirt track), Le Drom'Blanc is an excellent place for families and groups. Guest rooms are…

  • Hotel La Fibule du Draa

    Zagora

    Unexpected calm at the Amezrou crossroads, with a palm-shaded pool, garden bar, in-house hammam (from Dh100) and on-site massages (from Dh330). The 24…

  • Camping Tissirt

    Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt

    At the edge of the palm grove,12km north of Aoufous, this friendly, palm-shaded camp has three simple rammed-earth bungalows (shared bathrooms) and meals…

  • Jnane Tihihit

    Agafay Desert

    Relax as nature intended, on an organic farmstead with solar-heated, whitewashed pisé (rammed-earth) bungalows amid pomegranate trees. Foodies can tend…

  • Espace Tamount

    High Atlas Mountains

    This sprawling new building manages to fit in not just the standard range of rooms and dining space but also an aromatic herb garden, a museum of Amazigh …

  • Auberge Camping Sahara

    Merzouga

    Twenty basic, spotless rooms with en suites in a friendly family-run place complete with a pool, that backs right onto the dunes at the southernmost end…

  • Maison Vallée de Ziz

    Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt

    Ignore the uninspiring facade and head straight to the poolside terrace for gorgeous valley views above the swaying palms. Steps down in to the palmeraie …

  • Hôtel Al Manader

    Dadès Valley

    This modest hilltop hotel comes with five-star views over a palm-filled valley, earth-coloured villages and mountains beyond. The 11 simple bedrooms come…

  • Dar El Janoub

    Merzouga

    If you want to gaze over camel-strewn dunes without roughing it in a tent this could be for you. The architect stuck to elemental building shapes, because…

  • Bab Rimal

    Draa Valley

    A complex of faux pisé (rammed-earth) cottages centred on a large, flower-fringed pool. Standard rooms come with platform beds, mosaic floor tiles and…

  • Chez Yacob

    Draa Valley

    Part of Tamnougalt’s ancient ksar (fortified village), eight en suite rooms sit round a soaring courtyard, all capped by a scenic terrace overlooking the…

  • Gîte Luna del Fuego

    Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt

    If you're on your way to/from the Middle Atlas and you don't want to stay in a city, Ismail's rural, seven-room guesthouse makes a perfect place to spend…

  • Ksar Jenna

    Rissani to Zagora

    Stylish, light-filled rooms come in pastel hues, artfully decorated with wooden furniture, carpets and original art, with tadelakt (waterproof plaster)…