The best available hotels & places to stay near Ouarzazate

August 14, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

The tiny Moroccan town of Ouarzazate is a caramel-colored oasis set against a clear blue African sky. Be inspired by Ait Benhaddou, a beautifully preserved Kasbah that's a UNESCO World Heritage site, or walk in the starry path of celebrities by taking a tour of one of Ouarzazate's two movie studios. Tour the surrounding dunes on camel-back, or simply bask in the quiet bustle of the bargaining sessions at local markets.
Restaurants in Ouarzazate

1. Dar Daif

Douar Talmasla, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1093 reviews

Dar Daif

3 km from Ouarzazate on the edge of the gardens, this Kasbah offers a warm atmosphere "desert oasis and Caravanserai". Zineb and Jean Pierre Datcharry and their team, passionate about the desert and the mountains of Morocco for more than 25 years, invite you to discover their magic house - jewels of the south not to be missed. Fine and tasty cuisine, natural, organic and regional products. Cooking and pastry classes offered if arriving in the early afternoon. Kasbah activities: - Bird watching with a telescope, walks in the gardens with a donkey or on foot, mountain biking, canoeing on the lake, bivouac in the desert, crossing camels in the desert in the Atlas. Establishment: Certified Green Key, Responsible Tourism Trophy (Morocco, France, Spain), HACCP certification. 1 special room for people PMR (bed, access, comfort), joellette for walk in the gardens, desert hikes with special chair on the camel. Guarded parking 24 / 24. Garage bicycles and motorcycles. Airport shuttle and bus.

Beautiful place to be still

Reviewed By Barzinji

This is an exquisite place to spend a few days detoxing from the weariness of life. It is clearly a labor of love handcrafted over decades by its French ex-pat owner, Jean-Pierre and his Moroccan family. Every room, every detail is thoughtfully designed to convey the ambiance of an oasis in the desert. I encourage you reserve a room with a balcony, otherwise the inside rooms can feel rather claustrophobic. The pool is also quite small, but suffices as a way to cool off from the dusty heat. Breakfast was excellent and full of delicious variety. The only down-side is that the B&B's secluded location makes it costly to taxi back and forth to the town of Ouarzazate or the airport. When I checked out, I had a nice conversation with the owner regarding their struggle to keep the business running under the devastating impact of Covid on tourism in Morocco. Yet, in his uncompromising love for his venture, Jean-Paul continued to persevere and will hopefully see things rebound sooner than later. I strongly encourage you to patronize this establishment if your journey brings you through Ouarzazate.

2. Dar Amoudou

Hay Ait Kdif, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
91%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 130 reviews

Dar Amoudou

If you’re looking for a family-friendly small hotel in Ouarzazate, look no further than Dar Amoudou. Rooms at Dar Amoudou offer air conditioning and a desk providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge are some of the conveniences offered at this small hotel. Free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Dar Amoudou, free parking is available. While in Ouarzazate be sure to experience nearby cafes such as Cafe Restaurant Ouchtou. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a historic site, such as Taourirt Kasbah. The staff at Dar Amoudou looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Giving Ouarzazate the wow factor

Reviewed By HanHar

This was a lovely hotel, quintessentially Berber, with decorative wooden ceilings and antiquities carefully placed around the foyer and dining area. A beautiful terrace overlooking rural ouarzazate. The room was spacious and the bathroom delightful. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast on green glazed pottery. The hotelier was a kind and gentle man that would do anything to help us. I only wished we’d stayed for longer. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a typical Moroccan welcome.

3. Les Jardins de Skoura

La Palmeraie De Skoura, Skoura, Ouarzazate 45502 Morocco
Excellent
89%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 574 reviews

Les Jardins de Skoura

Les Jardins de Skoura are located 45 minutes away from Ouarzazate in the heart of Skoura palm grove renowned for its many kasbahs. A well-kept secret in the South-East of Morocco that has preserved its rural and pastoralist traditions. Visitors will find themselves at the edge of the Dades Gorges and Todra, the Valley of the Roses and the Draa, the Erg Chebbi and Chigaga desert. Surrounded by a magnificent garden ( 1/2 hectare - 4 840 Yr2 ) featuring a number of different trees and fragrances, this charming hotel was built on two levels with FIVE cosy and warmly decorated bedrooms and THREE suites. Les Jardins de Skoura combines the experience of the true Moroccan countryside with the comfort that visitors are seeking when looking for a peaceful and quiet place

Wish we were there now!

Reviewed By oldforge

A beautiful and peaceful oasis made even better by the charming and friendly staff. We spent 3 nights here and were sorry to leave. From breakfast on the roof terrace to dinner in the peaceful garden, cycling round the village on excellent new bikes followed by a swim in the pool- it was all so relaxing. Great base for exploring Valle des Roses and the Dadas valley which we did in 1 day (self drive). Particularly loved the peaceful Sidi Flah gorges to the south of Skoura. Thanks to Thierry and all the staff for making us so welcome.

4. Kasbah Ait Benhadda

3km from Center Skoura on the road to Ouarzazate-Morocco, Skoura, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 186 reviews

Kasbah Ait Benhadda

Beautiful Kasbah-style mansion with large property on hill and large restaurant. Panoramic desert views, rooftrop terrace, 13 chambers and 2 suites.

Heaven on earth

Reviewed By Morocco-Tour-Advisor

I spent four nights with friends in this beautiful Kasbah and i liked to stay more. It's one of the places in Morocco where you feel highly welcomed. Mohammed with his team made our stay exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, the services were 10/10. The rooms were comfortable. If you think of spending a memorable time in Skoura, i highly recommend staying in Kasbah Ait Benhadda. You will love it.

5. Hotel Riad Amlal

Rue du Marche No 24 - 25 Centre Ville, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
47%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 146 reviews

Hotel Riad Amlal

Rêver en couleur, chaque chambre du riad a sa couleur, nager ou se relaxer autour d’un thé à la menthe au bord d’une piscine digne d’un décor des Mille et Une nuits, dîner d’un tagine… Puis, le lendemain, après un petit déjeuner traditionnel, prendre la route des kasbahs ou du désert en emportant le sourire chaleureux de notre personnel… ... Voilà ce qu'on vous propose à Hôtel Riad Amlal, en plein cœur de la Ville Rouge, la ville du cinéma.

Excellent restaurant

Reviewed By 359td

We stopped by the Riad Amlal for lunch only - didnt stay at the hotel, so this review is only for the restaurant portion of it. From the restaurant, you can see the Riad Amlal's indoor pool and riad settings are beautiful. Food is delicious! Enjoyed the Mixed Grilled Platter, Lemon Chicken, etc. Great place for lunch!

6. Gite Kasbah La Palmeraie

Rouha Skoura, Skoura, Ouarzazate 45502 Morocco
Excellent
81%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 213 reviews

Gite Kasbah La Palmeraie

An authentic kasbah, ideally situated at the edge of the palm gardens, which you will be able to visit on foot, on bicycle or on donkeys' backs for the children. It can be the ideal starting point to go discover the Dades Valley, the Todra Gorges, the desert, the salt mines, the magnificent site of Boutrahar... We will do our best to help you discover Marocan culture, cuisine and traditional way of life.

Perfect experience

Reviewed By saso300

Truly an authentical experience. The tea and food were amazing. Mohamed has a nice garden and he also explains how his ancestors were living in this Kasbah. Otherwise, the whole family is super nice...

7. Hotel Le Fint

Kasbah de Taourirte Avenue Med V Beyond the Casbah de Taourirt, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
12%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
12%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 241 reviews

Hotel Le Fint

Finding an ideal hotel in Ouarzazate does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hotel Le Fint, a nice option for travelers like you. Rooms at Hotel Le Fint provide air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free internet access. In addition, while staying at Hotel Le Fint guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and a concierge. You can also enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Hotel Le Fint. While staying at Hotel Le Fint, visitors can check out Kasbah of Tifoultoute (2.4 mi), which is a popular Ouarzazate attraction. Ouarzazate has plenty of French restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like La Kasbah des sables, Relais Saint-Exupery, and Accord Majeur, which are serving up some great dishes. Ouarzazate is also home to Taourirt Kasbah, a popular historic site that is not too far from Hotel Le Fint. Hotel Le Fint puts the best of Ouarzazate at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

One night stay

Reviewed By PanamaNic

Really bad.. Our stay was coloured by 40 teenage schoolchildren screaming, jumping into the pool and running around all night (well til 3AM), with no attempt by anyone at the hotel to quieten them. So zero sleep. it would obviously be better without that experience. The bar is terrible, the food very poor. Single pillows are like rocks. But it does have a bath in the bathroom!

8. Ecolodge L'ile de Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
80%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 321 reviews

Ecolodge L'ile de Ouarzazate

ecolodge l'ile de ouarazate Located at a very special green zone near the Barrage El Mansour Eddahbi, the Ecolodge L’ile de Ouarzazate has stunning views of Atlas Mountains in a quiet and peaceful spot. Only 15 minutes by car from the city center of Ouarzazate. We have 8 spacious and nicely decorated rooms that can fit until 6 persons each. As an ecological setting we always search for sustainable choices: the electricity comes from modern solar panels, rooms with fan and veggie gardens daily cared by our staff. We offer different activities: enjoy the pleasant views from the barrage with kaiaking, rowing boats or fishing. At our restaurant we carefully prepare the best berber typical dishes offering high quality food using some fresh directly from our plantations. Come and enjoy one night under the stars far from light pollution with the best berber tradicional music by real nomads of the Sahara Desert.

Wonderful place to break your journey to the desert

Reviewed By annekS2202PP

A small group of us stayed here overnight en route to the desert. The rooms are huge and very comfortable and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. We had a warm welcome and a quick transition to our rooms, lovely tasty evening meal and good breakfast the following morning. Great locations, just out of Ouarzazate so very quiet, gorgeous swimming pool, solar water heating, sustainable tourism and family run. ps Bad reviews are often people not understanding the culture of Morocco so don't be put off by them, this is a good place run by good people. We are staying there on next year's trip.

9. Le Berbere Palace

Rue Al-Mansour Ad-Dahbi, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
47%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 848 reviews

Le Berbere Palace

Located in Ouarzazate town centre, the Berbere Palace is just 5 minutes from the famous Kasbah de Taourirt and 5 minutes from the Airport. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a Spa centre with a hammam, sauna and hot tub. Each room and suite at Berbere Palace is air conditioned and equipped with free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. Rooms also have en suite facilities and a private balcony or terrace. The Berbere features 3 restaurants that serve French, Italian and traditional Moroccan cuisine. Breakfast is served on the terrace and guests can enjoy a cocktail at the piano bar. Free private parking is available at the Berbere Palace and Ouarzazate Airport is 2 km away.

Comfortable hotel with issues!

Reviewed By qualidad

Rooms - Recently refurbished and comfortable. The bathrooms have an unfortunate sewage smell as the drains do not have traps. Food - Average and overpriced. No menus in the rooms but a wide selection of choices, when you manage to find one. Nothing was particularly good. The food is overpriced but the drinks are insanely expensive. Service - Waiting and kitchen staff are very helpful and friendly, if somewhat unreliable. The reception staff clearly would prefer you not to be there. Consistently make you feel like an irritant. Internet - Very good when it works. But it often doesn't. Summary - This is a 5 star hotel on paper but the service, amenities and cost of sundries are far from 5 star. You will not get good value here.

10. Chez laila

Dar Rouha BP45 Dar Rouha, BP45, Skoura, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Excellent
87%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 175 reviews

Chez laila

"Chez Laila ", is situated in the palm grove of Skoura to 40 km of Ouarzazate. Laila transformed his(her) family house, in hosts' intimist house, to keep(preserve) its friendly character the kasbah " Laila " was restored according to the ancestral methods of the region, Built with materials as the earth(ground), the palm tree, the reed, and the wood of eucalyptus!

Beautiful guesthouse, amazing food and kind owners

Reviewed By ellh23

Chez Laila is a beautiful guesthouse in Skoura with a very kind and welcoming owner. Offering comfortable accommodation and incredible food. The perfect place to stop if heading South into the desert or if you want a longer, tranquil respite.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.