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IMLIL: Kasbah Toubkal  TISSELDAY: Irocha 
Traditional Map C4 Modern Map C4
Imlil Village de Tisselday, Ouarzazate
Tel (0524) 48 56 11 Tel (0667) 73 70 02
∑ kasbahdutoubkal.com ∑ irocha.com
This simple place champions Stay in pleasing rooms with lots
local trekking trade and supports of charm. The roof terrace is
the surrounding community. perfect for stargazing.
Superlative views.
OUIRGANE: Chez Momo II 
Guesthouse Map C4 Ouarzazate & the
Km 61, Centre Ouirgane Southern Oases
Tel (0524) 48 57 12/04
∑ aubergemomo.com AÏT BENHADDOU: Hotel
Built in 2009, this charming Auberge Etoile Filante D’Or 
mountain lodge nestles at the Value Map C4
foot of the lofty Atlas Mountains. Centre of Aït Benhaddou
Tel (0524) 89 03 22
Cosy dining room in the hilltop Kasbah OUIRGANE: Domaine ∑ etoilefilantedor.com
Toubkal, Imlil Malika  Creatively designed to blend with
Modern Map C4 its surroundings, this compact
LA PALMERAIE: Douar Marigha Commune de edifice overlooks the ksar (castle).
Amanjena  Ouirgane, Route d’Amizmiz, par Asni
Luxury Map C3 Tel (0661) 49 35 41 ERFOUD: Kasbah Hotel
Rue de Ouarzazate km 12 ∑ domaine-malika.com Chergui 
Tel (0524) 39 90 00 The French owners of this hugely Value Map E4
∑ amanjena.com successful establishment have Erfoud to Errachidia Rd km 5
Moroccan-style pavillions and designed the quirky interiors Tel (0535) 57 85 04
traditional maisons make up this with great attention to detail. ∑ hotelchergui.com
peaceful, chic resort. Large enough to cater for groups,
OUKAÏMEDEN: Club Alpin this desert hotel has impressive
LA PALMERAIE: Francais  views and lots of facilities.
Dar Ayniwen  Value Map C4
Guesthouse Map C3 Club Alpin Francais DK Choice
Tafrata, La Palmeraie Tel (0524) 31 90 36
Tel (0524) 32 96 84 ∑ ffcam.fr ERFOUD: Xaluca
∑ dar-ayniwen.com This mountain chalet is very Bivouac 
A lovely place to unwind, this popular with visitors to the Luxury Map E4
richly decorated high-end surrounding ski and trekking Rd Erfoud to Errachidia km 5
guesthouse is quiet and relaxing. slopes. No credit cards. Tel (0535) 57 84 50
∑ xaluca.com
LA PALMERAIE: Dar JL  DK Choice This is a tented desert hotel
Luxury Map C3 offering an unforgettable
Arset Sdiguia Talaint OURIKA VALLEY: experience, with nomad’s tents,
Tel (0661) 22 34 62 Bab Ourika  traditional feasts, camel treks
∑ darjl.com Traditional Map C4 and endless dunes. It is the
Guests here are given mobile Tniine Ourika perfect choice for a safe,
phones with numbers for the Tel (0661) 63 42 34 ecologically sound and exciting
front desk, butler, driver and maid. ∑ kasbahbabourika.com way to experience a night in
Clinging to a crag above a the desert. Also offers 4WD
LA PALMERAIE: national park, this lofty kasbah and dromedary excursions.
Palais Namaskar  was erected using traditional
Luxury Map C3 Berber building techniques.
88–69 Route de Bab Atlas All rooms have stunning views ERFOUD: Hotel Xaluca 
Tel (0524) 29 98 00 of the Atlas Mountains. The Luxury Map E4
∑ palaisnamaskar.com extensive organic vegetable 205 Rue d’Errachidia km 5
This five-star offers lavish suites, gardens provide fresh produce Tel (0535) 57 84 50
huge gardens, hot-air ballooning for the restaurant’s seasonally ∑ xaluca.com
and access to a private jet. changing menu. The hotel also Experience the desert in style,
actively promotes eco-tourism. with all amenities and enter-
tainment facilities. An excellent
option for large groups.
High Atlas OUZOUD FALLS: Riad Cascades
D’Ouzoud  OUARZAZATE: Dar Rita 
ASNI: Kasbah Tamadot  Value Map C3 Value Map C4
Luxury Map C4 Chemin des Moulin, Azilal Rue de la Mosquée 39, Tassoumaat
Post Office Box 67, 42152 Asni Tel (0523) 42 91 73 Tel (0654) 16 47 26
Tel 0208 600 0430 (UK) ∑ ouzoud.com ∑ darrita.com
∑ virginlimitededition.com Run by a lovely French owner, This is a simple but attractive
Richard Branson’s retreat set in this is a characterful place in riad-style guesthouse with an
landscaped gardens offers fine a stunning setting, by far the impressive eco-friendly stance.
rooms and deluxe Berber tents. best in town. Great value for money.
For key to prices see page 306
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