STE Le Gout Du Sahara Hostel SARL — Hotel in Caïdat de Taouz

THE 1ST REVIEW I'VE EVER WROTE:

During my travels I've been to more than fifty countries and hundreds of hostels, but rarely came across a place unique as this. After one night I already felt like family. Mainly because the host treats you like an old friend. Here you can find whatever you're searching for, because through his decades of experience hosting people from all over the world, Hassan developed the ability to sense exactly what you seem to need. If you want to be active, he happily answers you any question, gives you candid insights into life in the desert and the traditions of the Berber people. If you need a break from busy cities and exhausting trips, you will be left in peace, relaxing on one of the pillows in the shade, under the big tent at the fireplace or inside the oasis in the garden with the sweet smelling flowers. Before you noticed being thirsty you will have a freshly brewed tea steaming in front of you. It is the perfect haven for everyone who want to become a part of the desert's impermanence. While at night the sparkling stars illuminate your path, during day the sun makes sure that the patterns and shades in the sand make everything seem like you're the first human ever to set foot on these landscapes (if you can overcome yourself rising early, while the traces of the previous day are gone with the wind.)

Hassan used to be the first person to welcome foreigners in Merzouga and is known and respected by everyone in the area. Even though there is nobody he can't connect you with, he is the opposite of those guys who try to squeeze money out of your pockets. Every morning I saw a group of new guests arriving back from one of the cameltours he organises, all looking filled with wonder ... and sand. Most locals try everything to hussle and sell you their overpriced tours, Hassan however didn't ask me once, if I want to join as well. Making people happy is advertising enough, seems to be his principle. His Auberge is perfectly equipped and located, clean and cosy, while the bed prices are uneconomicly cheap. Since I'm working from abroad ‎I stayed in his place for several weeks and got to witness his kindness in many ways. Even when he prepared food for the guests or took care of their laundry he wouldn't even ask for anything in return. He cares for nothing more than giving you the most pleasant stay in Morocco and believes in the good in people and through that a whole nother atmosphere is created. Nowhere else I saw people give tips worth more than the night they had to pay for, but aware that they can never give back a fraction of what they received during their stay. He even had to change the name, because everyone was searching for him, rather then the name of his Auberge ('Le Goud du Sahara').‎ I heard travellers in several Moroccan cities and even in Germany (!) recommending me to not miss out on Hassans Hostel. I'm glad that...

I stumbled upon hostel Hassan a day after I arrived in merzouga. I had stayed at a hotel the night before because I did not realize there was a hostel in town. Hassan welcomed me in right away and offered breakfast, tea and coffee even though I hadn’t even stayed the night yet. The property is nice with an awesome courtyard you can take your bed to and sleep under the stars. He has 3 cats that are super playful in the morning and evening (2 are kittens). Hassan himself is the nicest hostel owner I’ve met. He can arrange any activity you could want in the desert and he always has the lowest prices of anywhere else I asked. If you want to go somewhere on your own without paying for a guide, Hassan is full of knowledge and will tell you all you need to know to get there. (He told us how to get to flamingo lake by foot, best time to go, and the best spot on the lake for a sunset view!)||He also speaks perfect English and will even teach you some of the Berber language if you want. Instead of just checking you in and out, he likes to hang out if you’re on the property and he’s the chillest guy I’ve met in Morocco. He even went grocery shopping for a few of us and we all made tajine together for dinner. I’ve Ben at some great hostels all over Asia, Central America, and Europe, but so far this hostel has been above and beyond the best. It is also the best value in town. I paid only 60 dirham (6usd)/night for my own room! If you come to merzouga as a solo traveler (or a social traveler), you would be mistaken not to stay at...

This hostel is ok if you are in your early twenties and want to slum as though in a dope commune.||||The mattresses are so worn that the stone bed that they are on is more comfortable. The beds are made with some of the sheets missing, and the bed throws, while being warm, are both dusty and grimey.||||We didn't eat dinner at the hostel, although a communal dinner is cooked each night. The fly infested stale breakfast buffet is served in the waiting area for the hostels desert experience, next to the small grease covered communal kitchen. Tip: best to get up early for the breakfast to avoid eating stale donuts.||||The showers and toilets in the hostel are miserable with broken seats and dodgy locks. They are however well supplied with toilet roll, including the floor of the showers. ||||The walls of the hostel are covered in nice murals presumably done by the grateful youths who have shared a joint and a meal with the hostels friendly staff.||||We left a mostly positive review on hostelworld, which can still be viewed, and in response to this the hostels owner found my girlfriends facebook page and left her an offensive post (screenshotted).||||Do not stop here, do not support bad businesses. Go instead to the wonderful high quality and cheaper Auberge La Source in the...