Jardin D'hôtes Privatif Dans le Désert

This magnificent garden is located on the edge of the vast Sahara Desert and is dotted with majestic palm trees, acacia trees, and pomegranate trees. The accommodation consists of four separate traditional bedrooms and a shared open-concept kitchen/living room, as well as two Berber tents. The entire property can be booked to accommodate up to 11 people. To book rooms separately, please contact the host.
The property
The garden (nearly one hectare) is surrounded by a traditional earthen wall with a large iron entrance gate.
There are four bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen/living room—all separate rooms scattered throughout the garden that open onto a terrace—as well as three bathrooms.
There is also a large outdoor living room/terrace (which is covered to provide shade).


Bedrooms:
1) Bedroom with a double bed and private shower and sink;

2) Bedroom with four single beds (which can be converted into double beds);

3) Bedroom with three single beds (two of which can be converted into a double bed);

4) Room with a double bed, private bathroom (toilet, shower, and sink), and a small kitchenette.



Kitchen/Living Room


A large open space with the kitchen (refrigerator, hob, pans, cutlery, and dishes) on the left and a traditional living room on the right.


Bathrooms


There are two shared bathrooms: one with a shower, toilet, and sink; the second with a shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. Hot water is provided by a wood-fired boiler.

The third bathroom is private, next to bedroom number 4. Hot water is provided by an electric water heater.



The garden


Two open fireplaces


Two Berber tents (accommodating up to 10 people) with mattresses; however, please bring your own sleeping bag or bedding


Two Brazilian hammocks


and plants:

Date palms, a baobab tree, two moringa trees, acacia trees, bougainvilleas, a bay tree, rosemary, olive trees, and pomegranate trees
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A well is used for the washbasin; this water is not potable.


There is running water in the kitchen and bathrooms. This water (supplied by the Moroccan water system) is safe to drink and can be used for cooking and making hot drinks such as tea and coffee. However, it is best to buy bottled mineral water to drink.

There is a small shop a 10-minute walk away where you can buy basic items such as bottled water, coffee, tea, milk, bread, etc.



Catering service



You are welcome to make full use of the kitchen to prepare drinks and cook your meals.

If you wish, you can also order drinks and meals from Mohamed (for example: coffee, mint tea, breakfast, and traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagine, couscous, salads, bissara, and harira).
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the following:
1) The kitchen/living room
open 2) “Open-air” Berber lounge (covered to provide shade)
3) Petanque area (balls available)
4) Two open fireplaces
5) The garden
6) Free parking
Other notes
There’s plenty of space in the garden for tents and RVs for those who prefer to camp (but please bring your own bedding).



There are beautiful sand dunes less than a 5-minute walk from the garden where you can go to watch the sunrise and sunset.



It is possible to organise excursions to explore the Draa Oasis and its villages and kasbahs with locals who know the valley well.



It’s also possible to organise excursions into the desert, whether by camel or by car.



The garden is well-suited for retreats such as yoga, meditation, and wellness.



Water is a very precious resource in the Draa Valley, which has been affected by climate change. Please use it sparingly.



Pets are welcome in the garden, but please do not bring them inside the rooms.