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This guest house is located in the old village of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a sand fortress 19 mi 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 Maison d'Hôtes 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 organize trips and excursions in the area. Public parking is possible at a location nearby.

Couples in particular 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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2 queen beds
1 king bed
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2 queen beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jean
    United States of America United States of America
    The whole experience was amazing. The kasbah was beautiful, we got there at night, which made it more special. View is top! Strongly recommend Aziz, the host, was amazing as well.
  • Megan
    Austria Austria
    Incredible location and beautiful authentic Moroccan decor!
  • Jon
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff, a beautiful view of the valley, owner is super kind and helpful. We wanted to hike the monkey fingers and he coordinated all of the logistics for us on short notice.

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 2 per day.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Kasbah El Hajja

  • Check-in at Kasbah El Hajja is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Kasbah El Hajja is 1,150 feet from the center of Aït Benhaddou. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • Room options at Kasbah El Hajja include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Kasbah El Hajja has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Kasbah El Hajja may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.