Kasbah Ait Ben Moro

This kasbah is perfect. Perfectly, lovingly restored; perfectly calm; and the perfect place to spend a few days. We arrived dusty, tired, and needing some peace after too many nights in a row on the road, and we left restored, re-energized, and wishing we could stay for longer. Juan and his team have done a very impressive job restoring the kasbah using traditional methods. The steep, winding stone staircases lead you up through the towers of the kasbah, where you enter your room to find stone floors, traditional walls, and stunning woven ceilings. The views from the top are absolutely unforgettable, especially at sunrise and sunset. The garden surrounding the kasbah has been lovingly tended throughout the kasbah's closure for the pandemic, and the stunning pool is surrounded by lush greenery. The bar area is the perfect place to relax with a cup of tea and a book or a deck of cards, and the restaurant is incomparable. The food we ate here was some of the best we had on our trip, and the staff were wonderful about accommodating dietary restrictions and serving everything on time. The rooms were quiet, cool, and peaceful. The bedding is high-quality, and the mattresses are comfortable. The en-suite bathroom is spacious, and the shower had ample hot water (though we tried not to shower for too long, knowing that we were in an oasis in the desert!). Juan is an excellent host; very interesting, funny, and quick to resolve any problems. We enjoyed meeting him and spending time with him. We stayed in March 2022, and we were lucky to have the kasbah all to ourselves, being the first guests since the kasbah reopened. Everything was clean, beautiful, and ready to go. The pool was very chilly - but that didn't stop us from dipping our feet in, or the kids from swimming in the afternoons! Sitting next to the pool, looking out at the oasis with a cup of tea, was an absolutely lovely way to spend an afternoon. All in all, this was an absolutely magnificent experience, one that I will be recommending to anyone within earshot. We stayed for three nights, and we all could have stayed for at least three more. Many thanks to Juan; we had a lovely time, and we can't wait to come visit again!

We loved our stay at Ben Moro. We stayed here about 20 years earlier, and it still didn't disappoint. Such beautiful views, such an incredible atmosphere, a lovely swimming pool, arresting sights round every corner. We were wonderfully looked after. The Kasbah is beautifully and carefully restored. We would recommend this to anyone.