Dar Adouss — Hotel in caïdat d'Asni

I honestly don’t understand how all the positive reviews for this place could be real — they feel completely misleading.

I just arrived and I’m beyond disappointed. First of all, the room looks nothing like the pictures. It’s a far cry from what was advertised. Not only that, but the room was dirty upon arrival — totally unacceptable.

I specifically paid an extra 50 dh for a room with a balcony, and instead, I was given a room without one. What’s the point of offering that option if you’re not going to respect the booking?

To make matters worse, there’s a shared terrace directly outside my window. So much for privacy — anyone can walk by and see right into my room. That’s unbelievable.

The walls are in terrible shape, with peeling paint and a clear lack of maintenance. And to top it off, there was a used soap left in the bathroom. That’s absolutely disgusting — no guest should have to deal with that.

There was no hot water for more than 4 hours. Only after I complained did someone come to fix it, and even then, the water never got fully hot — just barely warm. Cold showers are not what I signed up for.

There’s even a part of the property that’s full of garbage and dust. It looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in ages.

I’m honestly furious. This place is nothing like what was promised, and this experience has been a complete letdown...

Gite owned by professional mountain and trekking guide Lahcen Alahien, in the quiet area of Ali Souki about 10-15 minutes walk or 2 minutes by car, above the town centre of Imlil. There are several spots on the road for parking then walk a few minutes along a path and water channel that meanders through groves of walnut and apple trees. In spring, particularly April, the enmasse of blossoms is stunning including views over the valley of Imlil with blossoms engulfing the whole area. Love the carpets that line the floors, soft underfoot. There are 2 double rooms with ensuites and being a gite for hikers staying overnight on a low as possible budget there are rooms with wall to wall combinations of single and double mattresses. For the cooler months (bitterly cold in the coldest winter months of Dec and January) there is a good wood heater. Always been served good home cooked tagines and lots of lovely tea by Lahcens wife, full or half board is available and great value. A lovely place to chill out, enjoy the views and sunshine, listen to the roosters crowing and the water bubbling past along the water channels down from the mountains, and watch the sheep and horses go past as the locals go about their...

It is a simple place but charming. There is a beautiful view from the terrace where you can drink your coffee after breakfast. I usually stay in places that are a little more upscale but this time we left the reservation for the last minute and ran out of options. But it turned out pretty great because we met the nicest people there...both guests and the people who run the dar. I especially want to mention Asís who works there. He did everything to make us feel at home and helped us on several occasions. The breakfast he serves is delicious. He is one of the kindest people that I met in Morocco. I am prone to losing things all the time and after we made it to Essouira I realized that I left my beloved Kindle in the room. Asis went out of his way to have my Kindle delivered to Marrakech where my friend was staying and he didn't expect any compensation in return. I truly assumed I would not see my Kindle again. So grateful to Asis for his kindness and...