Le Gite du Barrage
route Ain Ifrane barrage ben Smim Ifrane
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The friendly family was very accommodating and the food was delicious”
“Beautiful place, hosts are very kind and thoughtful”
“Also breakfast was served with lots of love for little details”
“Excellent staff, good dinner and breakfast”
“The rooms were super confortable and warm”
“Staff was nice, and the room was spacious”
“We recommend a walk in the cedar forest and the drive towards Aïn Leun on the P7…”
“We came from the busy desert town Merzouga to this location and the quiet and gr…”
“Run by a lovely family who are super helpful and place is clean and cosy”
“Beautiful views, clean and very friendly staff/owners”
“Breakfast is a good value for the price”
“- Very friendly staff - Great view over the valley - Good value for money breakf…”
Overview
Situated in Zaouia Ben Smine, Le Gite du Barrage Ben Smim features accommodation with access to a garden. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the hostel free of charge. There is a shared bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. Le Gite du Barrage Ben Smim offers a sun terrace. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ifrane is 9 km from the accommodation, while Azrou is 8 km away.
Traveller reviews
Saskia
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
“Lovely family, lovely stay”
When we arrived we had no idea what to expect. The friendly family was very accommodating and the food was delicious. The surrounding nature is really nice except for some trash. We recommend a walk in the cedar forest and the drive towards Aïn Leun on the P7215 is scenic and with some luck you'll see wild Berber monkeys that are not fed..
El Mehdi
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
“Sweet, safe and clean.”
Beautiful place, hosts are very kind and thoughtful. The area is pretty calm and beautiful. The view is stunning and great you will enjoy it if you like taking pictures!
Elias
family_with_children
April 22, 2026
The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming
Tanja
couple
April 2, 2026
“Friendly host and a gorgeous valley - we liked it a lot!”
We came from the busy desert town Merzouga to this location and the quiet and green valley was an amazing contrast. The welcome was warm and despite our late booking and check-in we got a really really nice dinner prepared. Also breakfast was served with lots of love for little details. I really liked this place.
Pedro
family_with_children
April 1, 2026
Best tagine I ever had. The food was great, everything home made. The hosts were super nice. The rooms were super confortable and warm. I reccomend 100%
Mustapha AMRANI
family_with_children
March 25, 2026
“Not as advertised. Misleading photos, poor cleanliness, unsafe surroundings”
Nothing justified the cost. We paid for 3 nights but couldn't spend a single one — the property was nothing like advertised. The host was unfriendly, refused any partial refund, and we were forced to urgently find and pay for another property to save our vacation.
Konstantinos
family_with_children
January 13, 2026
“Cold room”
Staff was nice, and the room was spacious. Food was nice.
sgoraices
couple
January 2, 2026
“Good value for money, excellent hosts.”
Excellent staff, good dinner and breakfast.
Aissaoui
couple
December 30, 2025
Run by a lovely family who are super helpful and place is clean and cosy
Alena
couple
December 26, 2025
Nice place in a beautiful mountains. Great breakfast. We faced some difficulties on our way, but stuff was very helpful. Thanks a lot for the stay.
Mike
extended_group
November 20, 2025
“Lovely remote and friendly with good food.”
Excellent location well off the main road up an unsurfaced but easy road. Beautiful views, clean and very friendly staff/owners.
si mohamed
family_with_children
November 17, 2025
Beautiful location, excellent service. Food was very nice.
Brigitte
couple
October 19, 2025
“Beautiful place with the friendliest host you could wish for”
What a lovely place! Fatima and her family gave us the warmest, friendliest welcome. She anticipated our every wish. She cooked us and excellent dinner and breakfast. She really was the perfect host. The little hotel is beautifully located in the mountain landscape, the room was large, modern and very comfortable. We loved everything about our stay.
Richard
couple
October 9, 2025
Located in a quiet interesting spot, with a farm across the road. Great view. Comfortable room and safe parking for the motorcycle. The best freshly cooked breakfast.
Mike
extended_group
October 4, 2025
“Secluded & Purposeful Gite”
Fantastic location, warm and welcoming staff who were very helpful. The food was really good local cuisine.
Mouadh
couple
September 7, 2025
Amazing breakfast
Mouadh
extended_group
September 7, 2025
Great hosts
A S M
couple
June 13, 2025
“Helps me to bring my luggage and in the morning the breakfast was with fresh cherry!”
Nice clean and friendly staffs.
Pavlina Polanska
couple
May 19, 2025
Very cozy family business in the nature. Fatima is extremely helpful host, she helped us to get our laundry done and didnt even want to pay for it ( we paid anyway). Breakfast is a good value for the price. The rooms are beautiful.
Kevin
solo_traveller
May 7, 2025
“Unfortunately a disappointing experience”
- Very friendly staff - Great view over the valley - Good value for money breakfast (35MAD) - Spacious room - Clean - on site parking
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Visual aids: Braille, Visual aids: Tactile signs, Auditory guidance
Activities
Tennis equipment, Steam room, Personal trainer, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live sport events (broadcast), Archery, Evening entertainment, Entertainment staff, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Solarium, Darts, Hiking, Cycling, Hammam
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, 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, Heating, Chapel/shrine, Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Allergy-free room
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Pool and wellness
Kids' pool, Sun umbrellas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Pet basket, Pet bowls, Strollers, Shuttle service, Ironing service, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Airport shuttle, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Packed lunches, Car hire, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Concierge service, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (free), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (free)
Ski
Ski equipment hire on site
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off, Public transport tickets
Family Double Room
The family room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Family Suite with Balcony
Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. Featuring a balcony, this family room also provides a private entrance, soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Junior Suite with Mountain View
Featuring a private entrance, this suite is comprised of 2 living rooms, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 5 beds.
Suite with Garden View
Boasting a private entrance, this suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit has 3 beds.
Suite with Mountain View
This suite's standout feature is the fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
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