Situated in Talmalsla on the road to Zagora, 2 miles south of Ouarzazate, on the other side of Oued, Dar Daif is 15 minutes away by car from Ouarzazate. The airport is 30 minutes away. The guesthouse enjoys a privileged location, in a small village with a view over the town of Ouarzazate and the Atlas snow-capped mountains. La stalks Kasbah is nearby.
The owners, Zineb and Jean Pierre, are experienced walking guides. Therefore they offer numerous excursions of hiking and trekking in the mountains and desert.
7.5/10
After 10 years of work, Zineb and Jean Pierre opened this guest house 5 years ago. Built with the ancient methods, from rammed earth, mud and palm wood, the Kasbah recreates the atmosphere of a caravanserail. Dar Daif means "guest house", but you will feel at home here. When entering the rooms and the common areas, you must remove your shoes and put babouches on (Turkish slippers) in order not to dirty the many ancient carpets of Berber and Tuareg nomads origin... The Khasba is composed of small buildings arranged around a patio with tables, chairs, gazebo and a swimming pool. Small lounge areas with cushions, carpets and blankets are arranged for reading, relaxing or chat like at home. In the traditional hammam, scrubs and massages are available.
7/10
The hotel's 12 rooms are very tastefully decorated, using local materials. The decoration is supposed to be traditional, in the Berber and caravanserails spirit. Tiling, carpeting, wrought iron, zellige, these are all elements of the decoration. You will have the choice between suites, rooms for families or for a couple. Some of the suites have a balcony. The rooms are equipped with hot water, air conditioning / heating and telephone. A desk area is arranged also. One of the rooms has facilities for guests with reduced mobility.
7.25/10
Meals are taken around the swimming pool in the summer and in the winter, a large living room is arranged upstairs. A huge room is divided into several smaller lounges through heavy wooden doors, allowing it to offer some intimacy or to eat with friends or in a group. Berber rugs spread on the floor, fountain and plants bring freshness. A terrace also overlooks the patio. The cuisine is Moroccan, with tagine, couscous, douez, pastilla ...