Must-see hotels in Souss Valley

  • Dar Al Hossoun

    Taroudant

    This hotel is on a huge plot of land around 5km west of Taroudant, but its gardens are designed so that every space feels intimate, including two pools,…

  • Dar Zahia

    Taroudant

    This gorgeous property belonged to a French couple for years before it welcomed guests, and it still retains the feel of a private home – albeit that of a…

  • Atlas Kasbah

    Souss Valley

    Located on a spectacular hilltop 15km inland from Agadir, the 30+ rooms and suites in this Amazigh-style fortress are the ideal overnight haven after…

  • Amouage

    Taghazout

    Effortlessly raising the bar in Taghazout is Surf Maroc's super-stylish 'designer guesthouse'. Brilliant local art and photography fill the airy public…

  • Riad Dar Haven

    Souss Valley

    Concealed behind a simple door in a nondescript Tamraght street, this lovely riad features nine rooms and suites with tiled floors and thoughtful design…

  • Munga Guesthouse

    Taghazout

    The spacious rooms at this stylish spot are creatively designed with driftwood, which shows up in the most surprising places, such as the floor-to-ceiling…

  • Palais Musée Claudio Bravo

    Taroudant

    Ten kilometres north of Taroudant stands this extraordinary property: the home, museum and studio of Chilean painter Claudio Bravo. Rooms are furnished…

  • Lunar Surf House

    Souss Valley

    Lunar Surf House is an excellent place to stay even if you're not into surfing. Surfboard hire and lessons are available, but the colourfully decorated…

  • Riad Dar Dzahra

    Taroudant

    The life's work of Frenchman Yves, Dzahra is the only clay riad in Taroudant. Ten spacious rooms are centred around several courtyards and a lovely pool,…

  • Ksar Massa

    Souss-Massa National Park

    Spectacularly located on the never-ending Sidi R'bat beach, Ksar Massa is a fantastical destination in itself. The contemporary kasbah (in a rather…

  • Palais Oumensour

    Taroudant

    Tasteful and tranquil, Palais Oumensour hides away on a medina lane by the Catholic church garden. Above the central courtyard with its jade pool, the 10…

  • Ryad Tafilag

    Taroudant

    Consisting of adjoining medina houses, this colourful hotel is a warren of staircases, terraces, lounges and a hammam. The nine rooms and suites, three of…

  • Taghazout Villa

    Taghazout

    Renovated in 2019, Taghazout Villa is Surf Maroc's good-value option for guests keen for a longer stay to learn how to surf. Nine rooms have a beachy…

  • Hôtel Kamal

    Agadir

    A popular, well-run hotel with a vintage feel, the Kamal's airy foyer features nice rugs and inlaid mirrors. The massive pool is fringed with palms and…

  • Royal Atlas

    Agadir

    This beachfront colossus ticks all the five-star boxes with a Moroccan flourish. Carpets, statues and lanterns dot the tiled floors leading to the palm…

  • Paradis Nomade

    Souss Valley

    Located in pleasant rural surroundings around 20km from Agadir, Paradis Nomade combines impressive suites, smaller but still comfortable rooms, and the…

  • Riad Les Chtis D'Agadir

    Agadir

    Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, this family-owned guesthouse has beautifully tiled, compact rooms opening onto a pleasant central courtyard…

  • Dfrost Al Mugar

    Taghazout

    This new surf-and-stay hostel is giving the Surf Maroc monopoly a run for its money. Rooms are pleasant, the right-on-the-beach location is killer, tons…

  • Villa Mandala

    Souss Valley

    This beachfront villa at the southern end of Banana Beach is run by Surf Maroc and can be booked for yoga-focused stays of one or two weeks. The decor…

  • Atlantic Hôtel

    Agadir

    The jewel in the Atlantic's crown is its stunning pool, hemmed in by billows of colourful bougainvillea, lanterns, palm trees and a wall of beautiful…

  • Hôtel des Cascades

    Souss Valley

    In a wonderful location perched above the Cascades d'Imouzzer, this hotel is set in a riotous succulent garden with tennis courts. Most of the slightly…

  • Hôtel Palais Riad Hida

    Souss Valley

    In a restored 19th-century mansion on the edge of the Amazigh village of Ouled Berhil is Hôtel Palais Riad Hida. The village's best accommodation is in…

  • Maison d’Hôtes des Amis

    Taroudant

    This budget guesthouse has aged but sizeable rooms, basic bathrooms with intermittent hot water, a couple of salons, and a roof terrace for breakfast. It…

  • La Maison Anglaise

    Taroudant

    North of Taroudant's central hubbub, this Green Key–certified medina house makes a welcoming base. As well as nine en-suite rooms, there's a kitchen for…

  • Auberge Le Panoramic

    Souss Valley

    The newer block at this friendly stop on the route du miel (honey route) is the pick of Paradise Valley's accommodation, with almost vertigo-inducing…

  • Riad Taroudant

    Taroudant

    In a residential neighbourhood near the medina's southern entrance, the highlight of Riad Taroudant is the rooftop terrace with cactus garden and resident…

  • Hôtel Sindibad

    Agadir

    This blue-and-white hotel packs more character than you'd expect from its compact rooms and slightly dingy locale. Rooms feature tiny, sweet balconies…

  • Hotel Tifrit

    Souss Valley

    By the river in the palmeraie (palm grove) near the waterfall of the same name, Tifrit has six en-suite rooms with windows overlooking the palms. Under…

  • Hôtel Taroudant

    Taroudant

    In this central budget option, tiled corridors lead past a dark foyer restaurant and through a courtyard featuring birds singing in huge magnolia and…

  • Hotel Littoral

    Souss Valley

    The kitschy Hotel Littoral is basic but comfortable, with a bar-restaurant, swimming pool and well-equipped rooms. The bathrooms are a little dingy, but…

  • Studiotel Afoud

    Agadir

    These studios are simple but pleasant, each featuring a kitchen with hotplate and fridge, and a balcony overlooking the peeling neighbouring buildings…

  • World of Waves

    Taghazout

    Opened in 2019, this Taghazout sleeping option falls in line with the town's familiar hotel aesthetic: whitewashed walls, weathered wood furniture,…

  • Hôtel Tiznine

    Agadir

    Behind the Tiznine's nondescript facade are its dozen good-sized rooms surrounding a lovely green-and-white-tiled plant-filled courtyard that attracts…

  • Auberge Bab Imouzer

    Souss Valley

    Well kept but low on atmosphere, the blue-and-orange Bab Imouzer has six en-suite rooms and a series of tiled terraces overlooking the neighbouring…

  • Kenzi Europa

    Agadir

    Stepping foot into the understated, teal-themed rooms, with their big, plush beds and mid-century-design touches, is a pleasant surprise given the Kenzi's…

  • Yalah Surf Hostel

    Taghazout

    Run by the friendly Yassine, this accommodation has basic double, twin and quadruple rooms with shared bathrooms. It's a very friendly hostel vibe, with a…

  • L’Auberge

    Taghazout

    This whitewashed beachfront building was actually Taghazout's first guesthouse, and it's still a great place to stay with simple but stylish rooms giving…

  • Hotel Clichy

    Agadir

    The rooms certainly aren't as flash as the over-the-top tiled reception and faux marble staircase, or as popular as the bustling downstairs cafe…

  • La Dune

    Souss-Massa National Park

    La Dune has basic two- and four-person Amazigh (Berber) tents, a pleasantly cool tented restaurant (dinner Dh70) and African-themed, occasionally garish…

  • Hôtel Petite Suède

    Agadir

    Located five minutes' walk uphill from the beach, the Petite Suède is a serviceable budget option if ocean proximity matters. Rooms are clean, if…