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This guest house is located in the old village of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a sand fortress 30 km from Ouarzazate. You can relax on the furnished terraces, where the hosts will welcome you with mint tea and Moroccan pastries. All of the rooms at Kasbah El Hajja are decorated in traditional, Berber style. Each room features a private bathroom with a shower. The property solely relies on solar energy for lighting. A traditional breakfast is served every morning in the dining room or on the terrace. Meals with Moroccan dishes are also available upon prior reservation. The hosts can help you organise trips and excursions in the area. Public parking is possible at a location nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
5.8
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  • Athanasia
    Greece Greece
    The best of the best!!! A wonderful experience!!! If you want to visit Ait Ben Hadoo stay there !
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    Yvonne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had an amazing host Aziz, he made us feel at home immediately. We would have stayed longer if that would have been possible en want to come back! The view from the terraces is breathtaking.
  • Lisa
    France France
    A really great Riad with many original features, very interesting. Staff really helpful and great location for exploring Ait Ben Haddou. Recommended.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rachid Gharbaoui

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Rachid Gharbaoui
The Dar Elhaja guest house is located inside a tourist village (Ait benhaddou- is 30 km from Ouarzazate). Dar Elhaja offers two superb panoramic terraces and a restaurant on site. You will enjoy a free Wi-Fi connection in the common area During your stay you can enjoy two common, traditional and typically decorated lounges; and home-made Moroccan meals, on reservation and a breakfast that is served every morning in the dining area or on the terrace. This establishment was also well noted for its excellent value for money around Ouarzazate Dar ELHAJA, a unique place of stay to have benhaddou, puts at the disposal of your customers: -9 Rooms all our rooms have a private bathroom - Moroccan Restaurant to appreciate our traditional dishes. (Note: we can also prepare lunch for you. ) - a small hammam - Superb panoramic terrace with exceptional view. - We guarantee a good service, a warm welcome, good meals and above all an authentic and quiet place. NB: Our establishment has solar energy to produce electricity.
NB: Our establishment has solar energy to produce electricity.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Kasbah El Hajja
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 2 per day.
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Kasbah El Hajja

  • Kasbah El Hajja is 400 yards from the centre of Ait Ben Haddou. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Kasbah El Hajja has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Kasbah El Hajja may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Kasbah El Hajja is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Kasbah El Hajja offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class

  • Room options at Kasbah El Hajja include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family