Dar Yaya
Dr Aarib M'hamid centre
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Why people book this hotel
“It’s in a quiet part of town right on the edge of the desert, with beautiful sun…”
“I enjoyed my stay here, the bed was so comfy and I had a shower and a toilet”
“The staff (3 brothers) are kind and helpful”
“The place and The Sahara tour was amazing, highly recommend using Yayas accomoda…”
“During my stay there I had breakfast in the patio and it was delicious a good wa…”
“Nice and quiet place, berbere style , good breakfast and the owner answered all …”
“Amazing place, very clean, comfortable kitchen”
“The room was clean and cozy, just what the traveler needs”
“It's quiet, good value for money and very comfortable”
“Very good value for money great breakfast, easy to find when u come to the round…”
“People are very nice and I get many amazing cups of tea :) I was a little worrie…”
“Location is perfect, a stone’s throw from the desert”
Overview
Located in Mhamid, Dar Yaya offers accommodation with a terrace. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a traditional restaurant and an outdoor fireplace. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service and a minimarket are also available. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. A car rental service is available at Dar Yaya. The nearest airport is Zagora, 107 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Eden
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
“Can’t wait to”
Amazing place, very clean, comfortable kitchen.
Katja
solo_traveller
March 10, 2026
“A home in the desert”
It’s a beautiful traditional house decorated either lots of care and attention, here I felt like home. It’s in a quiet part of town right on the edge of the desert, with beautiful sunsets from the rooftop. Yahya and Mohamed make sure that you feel welcomed and comfortable during the stay. The room was clean and cozy, just what the traveler needs.
Jag
solo_traveller
February 17, 2026
“Excellent place to stay”
The staff (3 brothers) are kind and helpful. They were very hospitable and always made sure you're okay. It's quiet, good value for money and very comfortable. I stayed here on two occasions. The communal areas are clean and comfortable.
Matias
couple
January 30, 2026
Yaya and her lady were super nice. Yaya helpes us with logistic problems before we came, he has good contacts around and good chaffeurs. The place and The Sahara tour was amazing, highly recommend using Yayas accomodation and services. Will come again!
Sarai
solo_traveller
January 27, 2026
I enjoyed my stay here, the bed was so comfy and I had a shower and a toilet. During my stay there I had breakfast in the patio and it was delicious a good way to start the day! Yahya and Tania were very helpful and I ended up booking a night in Erg Chigaga with them, we had a highly skilled guide and it was an awesome experience! Anyhow I wanted to stay 5 days and I ended up staying a week and a half:)
Antonio Lenzi
solo_traveller
November 19, 2025
Nice and quiet place, berbere style , good breakfast and the owner answered all my questions
Barbara
solo_traveller
September 16, 2025
“Lovely stay :)”
I liked everything. People are very nice and I get many amazing cups of tea :) I was a little worried about location but is very good - maybe 12min from ctm bus stop. I arrived late thats why I wasn't sure if I'm not gonna be afraid to walk here but it was easy and safe walk. Thank you very much for having me!!
Anna
solo_traveller
July 5, 2025
“Amazing stay!”
I loved my stay in Dar Yaya. Everything was clean, cozy, and the matress so comfortable, the owners are very friendly and helpful as well. Location is perfect, a stone’s throw from the desert. I’ll come back in my next trip to Morocco.
isabel
couple
March 18, 2025
“Always wonderful”
There is no place more relaxing and homy to me than Dar Yayas :) The rooms and courtyard are wonderful, tea, Tajine, breakfast are perfect. I'm repeating myself, I wrote another review for a different stay here, but I simply like to come back to Dar Yaya!
isabel
couple
March 8, 2025
“Thank you Yaya :)”
We were welcomed so warmly, with tea and snacks, were able to just arrive and relax. I really, really recommend coming here. I love everything about staying at Yaya's Guesthouse. The rooms, the courtyard, the living area and kitchen, all the wonderful carpets and decorations - just the general feeling one gets, of being at home. Yaya and his family and friends are the most wonderful hosts, I always choose to come back and then regret not having spent more time there. Also: there is no better breakfast in Morocco, because Yaya's omelette has not yet found its match and the bread from M'Hamids bakery is perfection. Just come and see for yourself!
magako
solo_traveller
January 12, 2025
“Great place”
Polite, helpful and friendly host. The place is amazing, rooted in Berber culture. I was traveling alone. While I was hiking through the desert for four days, they stored my belongings that I didn't need on the trail. Thanks!
Omar
solo_traveller
October 5, 2024
“Wonderful place”
Excellente
Tiziano
solo_traveller
August 9, 2024
“Great stay”
Weronika
solo_traveller
July 20, 2024
“Great place to stay and relax”
It was a good place to stay in Mhamid even for a few nights. The room was pretty spacious and had a shower, and a toilet. On one night it didn't have a strong water pressure but I figured it was because of the water in the desert - there is not much of it. The sheets and pillows were clean. I had ordered breakfast and had forgotten to mention that I didn't eat dairy. The owner prepared some eggs for me, it was lovely. The stars at night were amazing since the Rad is located a bit far from the town's light pollution.
Toni B
solo_traveller
May 12, 2024
“Unforgettable Desert experience”
I have recently stayed at Dar Yaya in Mhamid El Ghizlane. The house was cozy, clean, and comfortable, and had everything I needed for a great stay. Yaya was a fantastic host, and he arranged a 4x4 tour to the desert for us. The tour was amazing and allowed me to experience the beauty of the desert in a unique way. I also did some camel riding, and it was a memorable experience. Overall, I highly recommend staying at Yaya house and go in a tour to the desert with Yaya because he knows a lot about the desert and the life of the nomads
Ade T
solo_traveller
April 17, 2024
“Value for money”
Very good value for money great breakfast, easy to find when u come to the roundabout follow the road through the centre and keep going for about straight for 1.5km and u will come to a very large white sign follow arrow to the riad
Paul
couple
February 28, 2024
“Choose Dar Yaya”
Yaya is an incredible host. He was very welcoming and always has the kettle on for tea. He went above and beyond for us. He accommodated our change of booking arrangement. He provided great advice and information. He even got up at 5.30am, prepared breakfast and dropped us to the bus station whenwewereleaving. The Riad is so chilled out. We had freedom to come and go and the use of the kitchen, living room and terrace. The riad is decorated beautifully inside and on the terrace. It is very clean and comfortable and situated in a really quiet village which is literally at the gates of the desert. The WiFi is excellent. Yaya is very flexible with everything and a very hospitable, welcoming and overall good man. He is also very helpful in arranging trips to the desert by 4x4 and touring. We would love to return in the future.
Dean
solo_traveller
February 22, 2024
“Relaxing economical and authentic”
In town for facilities . Good for a real experience of local life and going into sahara too. Cozy accommodation with garden area and indoors area too Can use kitchen. Friendly staff. Town is mostly quiet great value with free lift from coach
Lotte
extended_group
February 15, 2024
We had a very warm welcome to Yahya’s place. Nice atmosphere, authentic Moroccan house. Rooms, breakfast, showers (nice temperature) were all good! Also, we did a desert 2day/1night tour with Yahya as a guide. He knows a lot about the desert and brings you to nice places! The sleeping accommodation in the desert was idyllic and comfortable. Would recommend!
Mathew
solo_traveller
January 16, 2024
Quiet, good food and the owner is good company. Rooms are basic but value for the price. Yahya organises trips and experiences, they are fairly prices and no surprise shopping stops. My guide went out of his way to ensure I enjoyed my day in the Sahara
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Evening entertainment, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Yoga classes
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Safety & security
24-hour security
Services
Shuttle service, Barber/beauty shop, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Car hire, Airport shuttle, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Grocery deliveries
Transport
Public transport tickets
Family Room
This family room is air-conditioned and has a shared bathroom, a carpeted floor and a terrace. The unit has 4 beds.
Budget Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a carpeted floor and a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Bath
This double room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, a carpeted floor and a terrace. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room provides a carpeted floor and a terrace. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe Single Room
This single room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, a carpeted floor and a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.
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