A fabulous place to explore the beautiful surroundings of Ouirgane. The house is exactly as described and provides all necessary ingredients for a a comfortable stay. Mohammed and Khadija are simply the loveliest people to take care of everything you need as a guest.

We (my wife and 2 children, 6 & 8 yrs old) enjoyed our stay at Pascal's traditional (Berber), rugged, village-house. We arrived at Ouirgane by car, where we were met by Abdrahim (the guy who takes care of the house since Pascal is in France). He led on his motorcycle as we followed him to the parking area of Pascal's place. The whole process took about 40 mins. A. helped us unload and carry our bags to the house, which is about 2 mins walk through narrow pathways in a traditional Berber village. The living area is one flight up. The house is traditional, which means the rooms aren't huge (you can see in the pics), and there aren't many frills. The cleanliness could also have been more. The toilet is western, which made our lives easier. The living room has two froshes and a fire place. There is a door and a window into this room, but there is no way to seal the room, which meant we stayed close to the fire (on plastic chairs) since it was winter. It was great that the place was well-stocked with firewood. Could not have made it without it. Each of the bedrooms had electric heaters, which were really nice. At night, the dog in the abandoned house next store howled and whined some at night and during the calls to prayer. The roosters started crowing at about 3:30 AM. We expected this, but it may be worth noting in case you wanted to bring your earplugs. The terrace was amazing. Sunrise/set, and really anytime during the day or night was just breathtaking. Incredible. Abdrahim helped us organize meals for a reasonable price (and he delivered them, too!). He was very kind. We enjoyed exploring the area, from walking to the lake, to driving to the old abandoned French goldmine and processing plant from the 1930's. There is so much to see in the area.

Staying in an traditional berber house (with a modern bathroom) was a great expierence for us. The house is located in a part of ourigane close to the lake. The house itself has a nice garden to relax.

Very welcome on site Abdrahim. Very enthusiastic, friendly and available. We had a great time with the children who enjoyed the ride mule. The traditional house is very nice and well laid out. The view from the terrace is beautiful and very charming little garden.

We liked the typical house in the village with its terrace offering superb views of the lake and the mountains.

The perfect getaway in the Atlas Mountains! The house was very comfortable, clean and as advertised. Awesome rooftop terrace with view of lake and mountains. Great place to disconnect and relax, and explore local Berber villages. Abdul greeted us at the meet up spot as planned, and he was very friendly and helpful. There was no wifi/internet, which was actually kind of nice. Thanks Pascal.

We stayed here for four nights in December and had a truly great time. Ouirgane is a small village, beautifully located at a lake between the mountains. It's a great place to detach and do some hiking. People are really nice and there is a very cozy café as well as a restaurant. The place itself has a very nice rooftop and fireplace. Khalid the local host is extremely friendly and helpful, and can organize tours, transport etc. overall a very great time!

La nuit que nous avons passé à Ouirgane fut horrible pour de nombreuses raisons (nuisibles, literie sale, cuisine inutilisable, ...) principalement liées à un logement qui a été mal entretenu. Pascal, propriétaire français, n'en avait visiblement pas conscience et nous a remboursé la nuitée. Des mesures draconiennes d'entretien et de rénovation doivent être prises pour rendre à ce logement le charme qu'il mérite (belle vue sur le lac, maison typique).

My host was a dimwit. He would come into my room when I was in bed alone, without knocking, say good morning... There were many small things, that he did that were irritating, like moving things around, moving the butter and oil and honey etc out of the kitchen and back into the storage room sometimes... He asked me once to pay for watching TV, pay for using the light, and when he left the room, he turned off the light and left me in the dark with the TV on... He wanted 250 diram for the cooking gas for one week. I asked him how much was a whole tank, it was 70 diram! I couldnt believe it..One night watching TV I had one of the blankets wrapped around me. There was no hot water, neither in the kitchen nor in the showers. The pluming was bad, if u turn the toilet water on it keeps making noise constantly... The tap also dripped all over the floor in the bathroom. The doors and windows didnt close properly.. He wasnt friendly, he was only doing it for the money.

A beautiful house in a lovely location, not too far from Marrakech. Rhadija is lovely and the house was very clean and beautifully decorated. We loved the rooftop terrace and the salon there -- fresh air and birdsong.

Very difficult to add to the already glowing reviews for the lodge and Lachen and his warm and welcoming family. You are promised a Berber experience and you get it. From the tea ceremony to bread making to carpet weaving all in a days holiday at Imlil Authentic Toukbal Lodge. Breakfasts on the balcony and evening meals in one of the salons are a must. The scenery is breathtaking and walks for all levels are offered with or without guide, for smaller ones try yourselves for longer take a guide! Friendly people abound, you feel at home.

Lahcen, Hassan and family made our experience in Imlil something truly special. From the moment we booked Lahcen was always available for advice and help, arranging airport transfers as well as a guide & mule for our ascent of Toubkal (both our guide Omar and Hussain and his mule were amazing!). The house is a beautiful family home, very clean and very comfortable with an excellent terrace overlooking the valley. Meals were provided at a small reasonable cost (breakfasts were included) and Lahcen even arranged packed lunches for us on our trek. We had an incredible experience with an exceptional host who went out of his way to make sure everything was taken care of and that our comfort came above everything else. If you need a place to stay in Imlil, book this place with confidence.

One of my favorite memories of Morocco will be this place and the wonderful family that welcomes you to their peaceful mountain village on the hillside. They bent over backwards to ensure my stay was just as I had envisaged. Delicious meals, comfortable room, peace and serenity throughout the house and village. If you're going to Imlil, you can't go wrong staying here!

Our stay in Imlil was short but sweet. We stayed one night in Lahcen's amazing mountainside house and I'm so happy we decided to. Lahcen arranged for us to be picked up from Marrakech and the winding journey to the village was awesome in itself. When we arrived, the welcome from Lahcen alongside a traditional tea ceremony was wonderful. After that we simply relaxed on the incredible terrace and waited for our cooking experience in the evening which I greatly recommend. Overall, it felt like a very different more authentic experience than an ordinary hotel, but also incredibly comfortable and relaxing. I'd recommend this experience to anyone and already have to several of my friends. As the listing states, it is not 5 star luxury, but considering that the shower in particular was great and the house is comfortable. Ooh and the breakfast is phenomenal, plenty of homemade bread and yoghurt alongside a huge range of more typical breakfast fare. My friend had some trouble sleeping as the family stayed up quite late (I slept straight through) so if this is a problem of yours maybe bring some ear plugs.

This was such a special stay! Not only was the view spectacular but the extras such as the tea ceremony and bread making demonstration made this a fantastic experience. Lahcen was a wonderful and attentive host. I thoroughly recommend this home stay!

Probably the best place we stayed simply because Lahcen was so friendly, welcoming and engaging. Would love to have stayed longer. Simple but comfortable. Good food. Exactly as they described it.

Having visited Morocco three times now, never have I stayed in a more hospitable place! The owner Lahcen was the most friendly and accommodating host. He helped us organise a two day hike and gave us sound advise regarding the trekking. Our trekking guide (Hassan) did a great job and made our trek through the mountains really enjoyable and stress free. Located in a Berber village over looking Imlil, the location doesn't get much better if you want to really experience Moroccan life. The room was perfect and the view from the terrace is unbelievable. The breakfast was the best we had on the whole trip, and being able to eat on the balcony over looking the valley was perfect. We will definitely be back.

Staying at the homestay is a great experience. You need to be up for a little adventure and I would suggest discussion prices for food and board before it is time to leave. Prices are very flexible.

Lahcne is a marvelous host with lots of berber humor and friendly service. his house is an oasis of tranquility and the panorama is amazing. So is the food. I would like to recommend Lacne and his home to all who seek a genuine berber experience.

We absolutely loved our stay at Atlas Mountain Home Stay. We had a warm welcome from the family with a lovely tea ceremony and the rest of the stay everyone was so nice as well! They helped us figure out hikes we could do and even provided us with a map. The breakfast as well as the dinner is amazing: best food I had in Marokko. They took the time to let me cook the tajine, which was a lovely experience. It felt like a home away from home. The room was spacious and clean with a lovely warm shower. I cannot fault anything in this homestay and would definitely recommend everyone to stay at this lovely place. It was the perfect ending to our holiday :)

What a place and the most fantastic host. It's not unreasonable to say that Lahcen made all of us so welcome with a warmth and honesty that is second to none. His whole family, friends and atmosphere of the homestay made us feel relaxed, welcome and at home. The previous reviews underline what a great place and location Lahcen's homestay is and we would all (in fact hope to) come back again one day. The moment we arrived in Imlil to the day we left, the whole experience was made special by the, attention to detail, careful organisation (the Trek, huge thanks to Abdul and the crew), food, tea, warmth, chat and humour (nay banter). Nothing was too much trouble and I suspect we were more demanding than most (big thanks again to Hussain for leading us to the ancient walnuts). The Cooch family loved your place and we are already telling our friends to visit. Fond memories. We simply can't recommend Atlas homestay enough and hope we all meet again some day in the not to distant future.

We stayed two nights with Lachen and had an excellent time. He is helpful, friendly, cheerful, hardworking and efficient. He made us feel very welcome and, along with other family members (especially his cousin - also friendly, cheerful and hardworking) gave us a nice insight into Amazigh/Berber culture. He went out of his way to help us, even helping me locate something I'd lost elsewhere in the mountains! He also gave us a lot of information about the local area and he speaks excellent English. The accommodation was clean, cosy and warm and the general atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. We were very impressed and will be recommending Lachen's place to friends and family. In short: Lachen is a great host - next time I'm in the Atlas I intend to stay here again.

Lahsen has been an amazing guest, ensuring that our stay is as unforgotable as possible. His homestay is almost like a hotel with the touch of right guest attention which makes a difference. The entire floor of his house is dedicated to guests and the rooms are comfortable with a view that one can only wish for. His hospitability went over and above our expectations. We were greated with a hand wash and subsequently also a tee ceremony. We also took up the chance to have dinner twice, which was experience of its own, the food was tasty and a lots of it. Definately something not to be missed when staying with Lahsen. Lahsen helped to also arrange our mountain trek. We chose the three day trek including ascent of the J. Toubkal. The guide he secured was great, not only knowlegable but also paid attention to detail and support when and where necessary on the mountain. The cook was of the same calibre, where we sometimes asked ourselves if we are for real dining on the mountain right now, or rather in a restaurant. It was overall a great and unforgetable experience which I can recommend to anyone wanting to have the local experience coupled with some physical activity in the Atlas Mountains.

We felt so wonderfully welcomed by Lachen when we arrived. He showed us how to prepare proper Moroccan tea on the terrace of his gorgeous homestay overlooking the Atlas Mountains. Without prompting or charge when it we mentioned going to look for lunch he returned with home made bread, a range of gorgeous olives and oil.... totally perfect. The breakfast included in the price is generous and varied. I required wifi which the host usually tethers from his phone but went to enormous length to assist by setting up a computer and modem when I suggested I needed to send emails. The location is beautiful with loads of wonderful walks nearby or Lachen can hire mules for you. If you want a family homestay experience, where you are cared for, eat home cooked food and delightful hosts, this is the place to stay... we loved it.

What a wonderful and authentic experience. Lahcen was extremely helpful, highly communicative and great company. Seven friends and I were shown how to make authentic Moroccan tea, provided with great food, a mule to carry our luggage up the hill and even given a hot waterbottle for each of our beds over a cool night in January... Thanks for everything !

The find of a lifetime - cannot recommend this original, peaceful and loving home highly enough. My fiancé and I found this homestay not by any recommendation, just by chance - I chose it solely because it is not too far from Marrakech but suitably deep within the Atlas mountains. Arriving after dark, 3 hours late and having taken the scenic route, we were greeted with open arms by the locals, Lahcen and his family. After a good climb on foot to the house we were presented with traditional mint tea followed by delicious vegetable soup and lamb tajine. We were exhausted and ate as much as we could before being shown to a brand new beautiful room with stunning en suite shower room. The next morning we went to the terrace for breakfast and were greeted by the most spectacular scenery. The path which we'd climbed, and the buildings themselves, were sun drenched soil, the valley full of blossoming apple, fig and walnut trees, and snow capped mountains as the back drop. We spent the first day taking in the view. This is by far the most peaceful place I have ever stayed. The only sounds being the goats, the birds and the wonderful call to prayer which bounced off the mountains from the various surrounding villages. Lahcen is a genius and always provided what we wanted. We were shown how to make Moroccan Tea before making our way to the dining room for the vegetable tajine that we helped to prepare. On our second day we were taken on a trek by Hussain, the host's cousin, and we agreed upon 5 hours of walking although one can do much more. The scenery becomes even more beautiful the higher you go. We stopped off by a wide river bed at a guest house and were treated to a peaceful lunch, more tea and one hour daydreaming. Then we saw a waterfall and the intricate irrigation system which provides for the village down below. We stopped at the Kasbah du Toubkal for more breathtaking views, tea and another hour of daydreaming. That evening we rejoined the family and were shown how to make tandoori bread in the outside oven - great fun! That evening we had beef and date tajine. One of the best beef dishes I have ever had which tasted so good with the bread we'd just made. We were very sad to leave with our bags on the mule the following morning and will definitely be coming back to climb Toubkal with Lahcen and Hussain. A wonderful experience and our very best wishes to Lahcen and the family. Greg and Emily

Although we arrived in Imlil more than an hour later than we had arranged, Aitidar was waiting for us. He walked us to the gite and then allows us to choose which room we would like. He then gave us tea, nuts and biscuits. The view from the terrace was incredible and the gite is in a perfect location for the hike up to Toubkal. The evening meal that was prepared for us (at extra cost) was delicious. Definitely have this if you stay here. The breakfast (included) was also excellent.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Aitidars. Breakfast and dinner, served on a terrace with a great few over the mountains, were really tasty; and the house is a great starting point for hiking trips to Jebel Toubkal.

Great mountain village with scenery that was fantastic. Do not miss this town if you love majestic mountain scenery

We were very welcomed by Lahcen (the father) and Ismail (the son) both of which are official guides of high mountain. The property is perched high overlooking the valley 15min from the bustle of the village, it's great. The first floor is completely reserved for guests, hosts live on the ground floor. Finally we climbed from North Africa's highest mountain: Jebel Toubkhal, led by Ismail who made us benefit from the knowledge of its valley bird species and endemic plants, climb the summit at 2am to see the sunrise! At the end of the hike, Lahcen introduced us to the village and we accompanied our errands to tell us the good price and the good addresses. They are very discreet hosts and very warm in the pure tradition Berber mountains! I heartily recommend this family.

Ideally located to climb Mount Toubkal! Aitidar warmly welcome us, tagines, couscous and tea cooked by his wife are excellent. His son Ismail, excellent guide offers its services to the Toubkal. We were delighted with this stay at home and have them meet! A remake!

A warm welcome in a framework where we expetionnel must 5mn walk along a path in the mountain to reach the house. What a pleasure to have meals facing a magnificent view of the valley, village and mountains, Toubkal and Oukaimden. Besides couscous and tajine carefully and generously prepared by the women of the family are by far the best we have eaten in Morocco. We even have the opportunity to take a small msemen kitchen courtyard, the famous Moroccan pancakes puff. Ismail thank you for the welcome, it is very attentive to our needs and suggested we adapted our little hiking levels. He accompanied us to our pace and we talked about his mountains with passion. Also thank you to Lahcen dad, who takes tea with us to discuss and found us a delicious olive oil to take home. A perfect place for those seeking tranquility, authenticity and warmth !!

We were very welcomed by Lahcen (the father) and Ismail (the son) both of which are official guides of high mountain. The property is perched high overlooking the valley 15min from the bustle of the village, it's great. The first floor is completely reserved for guests, hosts live on the ground floor. Finally we climbed from North Africa's highest mountain: Jebel Toubkhal, led by Ismail who made us benefit from the knowledge of its valley bird species and endemic plants, climb the summit at 2am to see the sunrise! At the end of the hike, Lahcen introduced us to the village and we accompanied our errands to tell us the good price and the good addresses. They are very discreet hosts and very warm in the pure tradition Berber mountains! I heartily recommend this family.

Gite Panorama is a ten minute walk through the walnut grove above Imlil - a short climb with a mule for our bag! As budget accommodation it was a lovely surprise perched above the little irrigation canal and looking out over the canopy of the walnut trees. There are two private rooms and two communal areas for sitting and eating, one of which could double as a dormitory. It is clean with hot showers. We ate a hearty breakfast (included) of omelettes, bread, jam (local apricots) and tea and coffee out on the terrace looking up at the snowy heights of Mt Toubkal, highest peak in North Africa. With the expansive views across the valley to the kasbah (now a hotel) and the mountains above, the Panorama is stunning. We visited in mid-february and temperatures ranged from the upper 20s during the day to decidedly cool at night. We brought sleeping bags for the kids and extra blankets kept us warm at night. Waking up to 3 inches of snow one morning was another delightful surprise, but we left before the temperature dropped to -14C the following night. Be prepared to wear some extra layers in the evening. The Aiditar family are quiet, friendly and respectful and cooked wonderful food and advised us on walking locally. Lahcen and Ismail are trained and experienced mountaineers and I wish we'd had time to organise a longer trek with them. We walked up to the shrine at the head of the river, and arriving back to the sound of evening prayer calls echoing gently through the valley is another beautiful memory. This was enough walking for our family with an eight and nine year old, and we were comfortable for them to roam nearby which was a relief to them after the medina!

Mohamed is a very welcoming, knowledgable, and friendly host! Having worked as a local guide previously he has a tremendous knowledge of the area, the best hikes, flora, and fauna. He even invited us for tea on our sunny afternoons when we were exhausted from hiking in the area.