Gites du Lac is really a homestay, a room in a family home.This is a long review because it is an unusual place and other reviews are minimal. The owner is very hospitable. The food is excellent though you must order dinner in advance. Wifi was not good in the room, but ok in shared space. My bed was very hard, which I like. It is very quiet for sleeping. Owner speaks French. No fan, no air conditioner (not needed in October anyway). Public transport is by occasional grands taxi, 20 mins from Asni. The village: has basic shops and food stands. It feels very safe and welcoming (I'm a solo male) with many friendly people. Locals in the cafe will offer to guide you round the villages in Ourigane valley for day hikes for reasonable rates. As of October 2025, drought has affected the reservoir badly, so you can't expect pleasant lakeside walks.

A very hospitable and welcoming host who also took us for walk around his village. Food was great and the house beautiful.

“Friendly hosts,great food and value.”

Very friendly and helpful host.Nice bedroom and meals. Good value.

“I recommend just booking this stay for specially experiencing a Berber life”

I practically don’t know where to start. I felt I reached my father or grand father’s home! From the time we entered till the time we left, we felt home! Achmed is one of a kind. Man with few words and just accommodates you with your requirements. I ended up meeting their entire family and their hospitality was personalised. His son, daughter in law, wife and daughter all were lovely and helped us from trek- tour- meals- henna art- big room, everything! Their meal portion is massive and generous. Terrace view is stunning. Hot water on point. Wifi working great. Washing done there too for a price. Clean location.

“Peaceful time in a simple and clean hotel with very welcoming hosts!”

I stayed at Gite du Lac for 3 Nights. It was a great experience! The rooms and whole place is simple but clean and nice! The hoats, Achmed and Amira are really sweet and nice and they can help you with many things! There is breakfast and homemade Dinner that is very delicious and for a reasonable price (i think it was 255 MAD for 2 dinners and 3 breakfasts, not sure though if it‘s always the same)! It is a perfect place to start lots of hikes and just to hang out in the peacful valley

good breakfast tea and coffee

“Fantastic people”

Very comfortable. Great value and excellent food

“A great stay”

My stay here was great. The gite is along the main road and very easy to find It is also just around the corner from the lake, coffee shops and shops. The terrace has great views. The WiFi works well. It was very clean, had a nice view from the room, a garden, nice salon, hot showers and comfortable bed. The dinner and breakfast were delicious and very generous. The hosts were very friendly, helpful and generous. Great value for money. I would absolutely recommend this stay.