Kasbah Ait Moussa — Hotel in caïdat de Souk Lakhmis

This is the sort of place that is quite hard to describe because it is more than the sum of its parts. It has an atmosphere and a kind of beauty that are hard to describe. It is not that it is more luxurious or better equipped than other places, but it has a kind of appeal that glitzy five-star hotels can only wish for. The walls are made from mud and straw, the stairs are glossy, curved and smooth, the furnishings are simple but lovely. The view from the rooftop of the mountains and nearby village and surrounding orchards is lovely. We didn't quite have time to swim in the pool, as we only had one night at this Kasbah, but it looked lovely. Our dinner and breakfast were very good, and the manager of the hotel took us on a guided walk through the nearby orchards and fields, where we could see people going about their daily lives. ||The hotel was very quiet and peaceful, but could be hard to find if you're going there without a guide or driver. It's tucked away off the main road down a whole lot of little country lanes. ||Ultimately, you either 'get' this place or you don't. I know one person who visited in January found it very cold - we were there in October and it was perfect - so I can't comment on what it's like in winter, but we just loved the place. It probably has imperfections but who cares when you feel like you've just stepped into a fairy story or a photo shoot for Vogue! Try it if you love...

We were given this accommodation as part of our tour that we booked from Fes through the mountains back to Marrakech. ||After a bit of a challenge to find it (hidden away a short walk from an unpaved road) we found the oasis that is this Kasbah. ||||We were the only ones staying here which meant we had the run of the place, not that we did much more than sleep and eat! Our room was a decent size, with nice rooftop outdoor seating area and a good size bathroom with bath and shower. The rustic wooden doors are so simple but at the same time, genuinely amazing - I want some for home! You'll see what I mean when you stay.. There is also a common area with TV and WiFi and of course unlimited mint tea! ||||In terms of food, we had a delicious (if a bit too salty!) Beef tagine, which was one of the best of the many tagines I had while in Morocco. Breakfast was served with some delicious homemade marmalade and the standard selection of breads that everywhere seems to have a version of here! ||||Overall I would definitely recommend this place, the only down side is that we arrived too late in the day to...

Staying here was definitely one of the most wonderful experiences I've ever had.||||We were the only people in the hotel, which probably contributed to our experience a bit. But - regardless. This place is just - breathtaking. The views from the roof, the room, the surrounding almond orchard with ruins of the old Kasbah... just stunning||||The dinner and breakfast we had were amazing. Everything was just magical.||||I hope to get to return here sometime.||||||Some basics:||They did have soap, a hairdryer, hot water, a heater in the bedroom, and...