Ouirgane accommodation from AU$63

Beautiful room and pool. Easy walk to lake and village. Staff very friendly and willing to help but we would have appreciated some details in the room about organisational issues eg that water would not be replaced in the room but was readily available at the bar. Would definitely recommend hotel for a quiet, restful break.

Nestled in the breathtaking embrace of the Atlas Mountains lies a hidden gem that offers an escape unlike any other - a serene, family-run hotel that feels like a slice of paradise on earth. From the moment you arrive, the warmth and hospitality of the family envelop you, making you feel not just a guest, but a part of their community. The hotel itself is a quiet haven, where tranquility and beauty merge to create a setting that soothes the soul and rejuvenates the spirit. The cuisine, prepared with love and local ingredients, introduces you to the rich flavours of the region. Mornings here start with the gentle sound of nature, as the sun rises, painting the mountains in hues of gold and amber.

This is a small hotel, one hour south of Marrakesh. It was a nice drive through a couple of villages and slowly climbing but you're in no way at a significant altitude. I asked for a car to take us from our hotel in Marrakesh. That was fine but in hindsight I should have arranged it myself and probably saved myself half the 70 euros I did pay. You could certainly arrange pickup from the lodge by someone from Marrakesh but we did use their (different) man, who drove us back and was friendly. I had been emailing Mohamed and he was helpful but he didn't offer lots of information unless asked. When you are there, there is nowhere else to eat, so you need to like tajines for dinner. There is a sweet little pool although unheated and was very cold in early April but still welcome after a 5-hour guided walk (arranged by the lodge, lunch halfway round) on a warm day around the valley. The guide was called Ibrahim and he was a brilliant guy with excellent English. Back at the lodge, in the bedroom there were no blackout blinds so take an eyemask or be prepared to wake up early! There was no TV but that was no problem and the internet did work but was a bit patchy. Breakfast was OK - pancakes, bread, boiled eggs, OJ, which we ate in the large garden on our two sunny mornings. All in all, it was a nice break from Marrakesh but don't go if you don't like walks and get bored quickly.