Traveling to Morocco? Find Ouarzazate hotels

We moved to the Berbere Palace after a few days in Le Palais De Arts to take advantage of the pool facilities (largest hotel / best pool in Quarzazate to my knowledge - hotel is something of a local landmark) but sadly it rained. Our suite was clean, comfortable and very large, but all of the decor was pretty dated throughout the hotel (bathrooms especially) although not in bad condition. More of a 3*-4* (at a push) hotel by UK standards than a 5* and probably not worth the +£100 a night price tag. Standards however, are different in Moroccco and for a small town, this is a 'fancy' hotel. The hotel was very quiet when we stayed, and it seems like Quarzazate caters for a large tourist population that it fails to attract (there's not a lot to do there and surrounding areas of natural beauty/historical interest can all be covered in two day trips - Skoura,Valley of the Roses, Dades Gorge one day. Movie studios,Taourirt Kasbah, Oasis Fint, Ait Benhaddou the next).The staff were nice, spoke a good standard of English and French and were happy to help arrange (expensive!) drivers for said excursions to local landmarks. The breakfast buffet was of a pretty good standard and variety. Wifi pretty weak.

we stayed one night at the azoul hotel in may 2011. staff was very polite and helpful. we were surprised how big and spacious the room was. very tasteful classic maroccan accomodation in the room and also in the whole riad. big terrace on the roof with a nice view. rooms equipped with mini-bar an flat-tv. we can clearly recommend this place to stay in ouarzazate.

The hotel used to be an upmarket stay for the film industry lovelies, when Ouarzazate was hopping. It is now pretty run down and staff disinterested. The pool was clean and the site safe, but it was really only a place to sleep. Ouarzazate does have a few below average properties, so I'd recommend going a star or two above this hotel to achieve a reasonable level of quality.

They overcharged us, even have it's own change rates... plus they were unpleasant. We decided to spend only this one night and change hotel.

DO NOT LET THE NEIGHBOUR PUT YOU OFF!!! It is worth the effort to find this Riad so stay away from the hotels off the main streets. GPS your way here, bite your tongue through the dusty roads (we arrived when it was pitch black driving in almost dirt roads, partner nearly forced me to turn around as she thought it looked like an abandoned area). Found the place due to the doorman and large double gate of what seemed like a mini fort. After checking in, the manager arranged a purpose made meal for us on request at 11pm. Luckily the cook lived next door. AMAZING LAMB KEBAB!!! AMAZING. We spent a good 10 minutes slowly exploring the main building. Only regret was that we didn't stay an extra day or 2 to recharge from the long drives. Lots of hidden areas and rooms to duck into to read and relax. Very good high pressure shower and welcome platter; tea, fruit, and nuts. We are planning to return just to relax in this Riad and hope that everything remains the same. Easily the best place we stayed in on our entire trip in Morocco and Europe! This is out of 10 hotels, 6 riads, 9 guest houses, 4 backpackers, 3 hostels, the back seat of Hyundai i10, a tent in the desert and curled next to a camel under the stars.

We spent two nights at this hotel.Rooms were small,clean and functional.Bedding spotless.It was very cold weather but each room had a heating/airconditioning unit on wall.Outside space was attractive and suitable for sitting out in warm weather. Next door to film studios. Staff helpful. Breakfast very good. We ate in Ouarzazte so cannot comment on restaurant. The wifi worked.Great value for £26 per room wth breakfast!

Good hotel to stay in Ouarzazate and see the things in the city and surround the city. with the great staff to help with every need and safe place to be and excellent security..Will recommend to my family and amigos.

The hotel was very comfortable and the staff, (except the maid) made us feel welcome. The food was really good and the hotel was clean and well-kept. The gardens and pool area were very pretty. We enjoyed the room size and the comfortable beds and couches. The decoration was very well done also and there were plenty of places to sit and talk.

The hotel is fantastically positioned and has views of a really authentic village and the surrounding mountains. Dar Bladi is liked to the rather fancier dar daif next door but is far better value for money. The staff are super friendly and go out of their way to make our stay really memorable. The location is about 12-15 minutes from Ouarzazate by car and we had an excellent driver / taximan that took us wherever we wanted to go. Some of the local attractions are a little cheesy but worth seeing anyway. A trip to the local Oasis (Kif - I think it is called) is well worth the drive. All in all a great position and a great experience

We had the best stay here and were sad to only spend one night. If staying in Ouarzazate you must stay here! The hotel and room were beautiful. Dinner and breakfast were amazing. The staff were so kind and hospitable making sure our every need was met. 100% recommend.

Very nice breakfast. Possibility to sit inside or on tarrace, where daily life of people can be watched. Can have some more info displayed about trips. On the corner left, very nice restaurant to eat tajines. Very nice hotel manager. Could have a bit more touristic info about trips displayed in the lobby.

Great hotel but the wifi only exists in the common living room area and it is a slow 3G network. Not great if you plan to be on the internet while relaxing at Irocha. Aside from that the room was large and clean. There was plenty of hot water and the dinner was wonderful. The hotel is a bit out of the way so you pretty much need to eat there.

This hotel is ok, more of a 3* by UK standards than a 5* and in our opinion, not worth the +£100 per night per room price tag considering you can stay in fairly palatial riyadhs for less than half this price. The pool is much smaller than the hotel pictures suggest (too small for swimming) and the only time we tried to use it, we were plagued by the flies that were buzzing around the drains and water outlets. The staff here are lovely but a little overly attentive for British tastes - we felt like we were being followed most of the time. The rooms are large and decorated in movie themes paying homage to Quarzazate's film industry - a good idea in theory, but the reality is pretty tacky. That said, our room was perfectly clean and comfortable, but the shower pressure was pretty lack lustre and the wifi very weak/unavailable most of the time (but hey, it's Morocco). Breakfast was good and plentiful. Night life in Quarzazate = 0, and there is not as much to do in the surrounding areas as the guidebooks suggest. Cars booked throught this hotel(and most Moroccan hotels, it seems)for excursions are VERY expensive, so best to hire your own car.

Lovely riad in Ouarzazate that provides more than comfortable quarters for a town that isn't as popular of a tourist destination. The rooms have incredible views over the city and also have balconies.

Nice boutique riad-hotel, centrally located inside the kasbah of Ouarzazate. Rooms individually decorated with many traditional morrocan elements, almost like a museum. Good room size, bathroom in contrast small and in need of renovation. Very limited window view but great view from the common roof top terrace. Extremely friendly and attentive staff, very good breakfast. Opt for the senior suite for a special experience!

Great stay. Aziz was exceptional. He took us on a tour of a local movie studio, the old town, drew henna on my wife's hand, performed tricks at night etc. He made our stay. The hotel is nice too. The owners have peacocks, dogs and turtles that roam the property.

The hotel is a bit difficult to find without internet. The room is simple but clean, Mohammed is very nice, dinner is good. Nice place to stay in ouarzazate if u have a car.

Bab Sahara was probably built in the 1950s or 60s. It has not been refurbished or remodeled since, and is in great need of either. There are water and rust stains in the sink and tub. Saw one giant cockroach on the stairs. No internet in rooms.

It's a bit out of town, but the hotel is so beautiful we decided to stay there a few nights after the Riads in Marrakesh. The owner is a very friendly Spanish gentleman and he built the hotel himself. The room was quite cold, but the airconditioning can be converted into a heater and they also provided me with a portable one for the freezing bathroom. The food at the restaurant was really good and the breakfast too. However... because of the set-up (foreign owner; luxury hotel...etc.) this was the only place my wife didn't lock her suitcase and 2 hours before our flight out of the country we discovered her engagement ring was gone. It was too late for a police report. She had hidden it in her wallet and then left the wallet in the suitcase. Money was still there. We still dont know for sure when and where the ring was stolen, but in general just remember to lock everything in Morocco. Or leave all the expensive things at home.

Hussein was the Nicest land lord we encountered this whole trip he made us feel very welcomed and secure at the same time