“Brilliant Riad, helpful staff, perfect for walks and relaxing at the pool afterwards.”

The Riad is beautiful located, the staff are very attentive and the swimming pool is fantastic. Breakfast and dinner was really good. The Riad also helped us arrange transfers to Marrakech and organised a guide for walks in the Atlas Mountains. Our guide, Ahmed was fantastic and we can highly recommend him.

The hotel is beautiful, the gardens very well kept and the pool very clean (although not heated, but it was still possible to have a fresh swim in October). It is a very quiet place offering many corners to read a book or meditate. The food is amazing. A lot of vegetarian options available.

“Exceptionally peaceful retreat which we’d recommend to anyone”

Sel d’Ailleurs is an incredibly beautiful property, with 8 cute rooms arranged along a tree lined walkway towards the pool and with lots of privacy. There are probably 100 olive trees and a selection of other beautiful plants throughout the property. You can see it has been built with peace and tranquility in mind and is a true retreat at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, with stunning views from every angle! Not to mention jaw dropping stargazing at night thanks to the absence of light pollution. Enjoying Fayrouz’s cooking each evening was a delight and we always looked forward to seeing what she would be making - generally several small plates with some experimental touches and seasonal/local vegetables. There is a good wine list with mainly Moroccan wines. She also ran a lovely private Moroccan cooking class for us one afternoon where we made a lamb and quince tagine, some Moroccan salads and pastries! Bouhcine was very helpful and quick to respond to our (several!) queries, and kindly arranged a private transfer for us to the property from Marrakech on our first day and back to the airport early in the morning on our departure date. They also have a selection of furry friends who we enjoyed meeting during our stay! We were celebrating a very special anniversary and birthday, and have recommended Sel d’Ailleurs to many friends already - Fayrouz and Bouhcine are kind and helpful hosts, and hands off so you will be afforded lots of privacy to relax in nature. We would recommend this property to anyone and hope to return in the future.

“family oasis”

the family home was an oasis with views of the mountains. beautiful gardens. lovely individual bedroom houses. comfortable and simple. fantastic pool with lux beds and shaded areas to lie and read. family cooking and serving exceptional. couldn't have asked for more. thank you.

“Perfect!”

This is a gem of a property in a beautiful location with the most beautiful gardens. Perfect after the noise and bustle of Marrakesh. Amazing service and food.

“An absolute gem of a place. Beautiful accomodation in wonderful surrounds, looked after by great hosts! Highly recommend”

This place is an utter delight… A wonderful location in the foothills of the Atlas, and perfect for relaxing. It was wonderful to just immerse ourselves in the beautiful gardens and drink in the scenery. What made the trip really special was the warmth of the welcome and hospitality from the hosts. Nothing too much trouble, and the food was excellent. Will be back for sure!

“Stunning hotel with amazing grounds. Excellent food .. best we had in Morocco.”

Fantastic hotel in a fabulous location and set in amazing gardens. Such a relaxing experience after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Our hosts looked after us really well. Fayrouz is passionate about cooking and prepared varied and exceptional dishes in the evening. Such a pleasant change from the usual taglines and was definitely the best food we had in Morocco. They arranged taxis for our arrival and departure and also a morning’s sightseeing of the local area. Nothing was too much trouble. The swimming pool with a backdrop view of the mountains was very welcoming. Plenty of places to sit and relax in the grounds, in or out of the sun. We ate our meals outside on the patio and there is a comfortable lounge area to retreat into. They even lit a fire for us on our last night. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a fabulous relaxing break.

“A calm, quiet, relaxing and glorious food filled weekend away from the city in the mountains.”

We loved the surroundings, it was very tranquil and serene with the olive trees and beautiful gardens around the property. Our room and communal areas were beautifully decorated and the perfect escape away. Bouchine was really helpful in suggesting places to go around the area for lunches to accompany our walks. The food was such a wonderful addition to the stay. Fayrouz is a fantastic chef and the selection and commitment to each dish served throughout our stay was wonderful. We particularly enjoyed the ice cheese, and pistachio dessert! Would highly recommend staying here. Thank you both Bouchine and Fayrouz.

“Charming hosts beautiful grounds excellent food”

the food and gardens

“Absolutely perfect, could not recommend more highly”

The most beautiful location, surroundings and food. This is a real gem, the decor is exquisite and the gardens are amazing. The host is exceptionally good and the food was original and really really tasty. I loved every aspect of our stay here and could not recommend it highly enough. A very zen and peaceful retreat for the soul.

“A very warm welcome awaits you at this fantastic mountain retreat, the perfect place to relax and recharge where you loo”

Warm and welcoming hosts, delicious meals, lush gardens with many different seating areas, beautiful swimming pools and wonderful mountain views.

“Paradise in The Atlas Mountains”

The villa style rooms are set in a magnificent olive garden, with two pools and many small niches to sit and relax. The communal dining at the main house is intimate and has a quiet lounge area too. The chef, Fayrooz, produces spectacular, experimental, eclectic dishes. By far the most interesting food we have sampled in Marrocco. The location has local walls and sits between Ourigane and Imlil. Both of which offer day hikes. Imlil can also be used as a base to climb the highest peak and mountain biking.

“Lovely location an hour from Marrakech”

The location was beautiful. The gardens were delightful and peaceful, and although the pools were cold, it was lovely to sit by them.

“Restful stay in the High Atlas”

Friendly hosts and delightful location the property is set within lovely gardens It’s a very private and secluded property which feels very homely thanks to the hosts who are very much committed to ensure you enjoy your stay We enjoyed the walking private tour and cookery class but also thee peace and quiet to relax in this beautiful and unspoilt part of Morocco

“A beautiful relaxing cultural experience which was nourishing to the senses and the soul.”

The location and grounds are exceptional. The garden is an inviting place to relax and rest. Ideal for anyone wanting to get away and completely unwind. The accommodation was comfortable and private. The hotel owners were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast and the evening meal was a real treat and much thought had gone into the menu using fresh produce.

“Peaceful, beautiful, well taken care of and great dinners?”

Lavish breakfast !

“Lovely rustic property. Good food. A great place to relax and explore the local area.”

You will not starve here! We were the only guests all week, the amount of work Tamatem put into our dinners was phenomenal. She is a talented cook, showcasing her work on Instagram and YouTube. Each night we were served an eclectic mix of dishes, Offerings of cheese, fruit, meat and vegetables, an interesting blend of sweet and savory. The only distinct course being dessert. So many tasty dishes, "Cauliflower in chocolate crumb" and "Aubergine in chilli chocolate sauce" both deserve honorable mentions. But the stand out dish was "Pastilla", a special treat. Breakfast is good standard fare, coffee, orange juice, yoghurt, bread, butter, jam, cheese, egg, mint tea. The property sits well in its environment, with abundant rustic charm. Lots of shady places to sit in the gardens. The pool area is ideal for relaxing and cooling off. Poolside facilities (wc) kept fresh and clean. We found the propriators friendly, helpful but unobtrusive. Whilst we were there some of the rooms were being refurbished so should be nice for the coming season.

“One of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed and we will be back!”

one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. a total oasis and the most unbelievable food cooked by the owners partner. It was the best food we had in Morocco!

“Exceptionally pretty place with fantastic good”

Fabulous place. Very pretty rooms in cottages in the beautiful gardens Open fires in the sitting and denying rooms. Totally delicious. meals with lots of small dishes. Everything we had was beautifully served and exceptional. Great helpful owners and staff.

“Exceptional experience away from it all with amazing food”

Le Sel d'Ailleurs, just like its name implies, takes you away and somewhere else. This expansive property is located in the middle of the olive groves, next to the valley of Ouirgane. Located at a height of almost 1000 m, it enjoys a perfect mountain climate -not too hot and not too cold. Built and restored over twenty years by its owners, Sel d'AiIlleurs features free-standing traditional stone and adobe structures that house the rooms. To get to them, guests are invited to go across the olive, cactus and rose gardens that separate the main lodge from the rooms, which are surrounded by expansive jasmine bushes -charm and absolute calm and privacy are guaranteed, The pool is located at the end of the property, beyond the rooms and provides sweeping views of the valley and the high Atlas mountains beyond. Meals are taken in the main lodge which consists of three well appointed living rooms with a beautifully curated collection of furniture and pieces of art. The owners have created a unique modern space combining eclectic art with traditional Moroccan elements, vintage radios and furniture, and contemporary painting and photographs. Cozy and inviting places to enjoy a good read and a good drink. The dining room is located next door and dinners (included in the experience) are set menus based on the day's fresh ingredients and the chef's imagination. No two meals are alike and every little dish is a surprise which the chef will present and comment. The rooms are very large, featuring traditional building materials -rustic and cozy. Here again, the decoration is highly personal and cozy creating a warm and inviting atmosphere and restful nights. Sel d'Ailleurs is as an experience as well an exceptional stay that is further enhanced by extremely friendly staff and caring hosts. We will be back to further explore this beautiful area that a stone's throw from Marrakesh.