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About this property

This guest house is located in the old village of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a sand fortress 19 mi from Ouarzazate. You can relax on the furnished terraces, where the hosts will welcome you with mint tea and Moroccan pastries. All of the rooms at Maison d'Hôtes Hajja are decorated in traditional, Berber style. Each room features a private bathroom with a shower. The property solely relies on solar energy for lighting. A traditional breakfast is served every morning in the dining room or on the terrace. Meals with Moroccan dishes are also available upon prior reservation. The hosts can help you organize trips and excursions in the area. Public parking is possible at a location nearby.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Halal, Gluten-free


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2 queen beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Celina
    Argentina Argentina
    It is one of the very few, if not the only, places to stay within the ancient town (most tourists stay across the river). The staff indicated where to park our car (were charged 20 dirhams for the night by the owner), and we got help from the...
  • Sr
    United States United States
    Great place at an excellent location. The host was very nice and accommodating.
  • Thiago
    Portugal Portugal
    A truly one-of-a-kind opportunity to stay within the walls of the Kasbah. Aziz and everyone else went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, even insisting on changing us to a bigger room so my friend and I could sleep more comfortably on...
  • Julia
    United States United States
    Fantastic location, fantastic staff, excellent food. Wonderful Kasbah. Highlight was the donkey luggage delivery
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very unique place- lots of places to hang out in the hotel! Mostafa ( the porter) is just awesome- helpful and kind. Aziz ( the hotel manager) is very accommodating!
  • Anton
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Unbeatable location, super local experience. Clean, comfy bed.
  • Hiltong
    United States United States
    This is a unique place where ancient culture meets recent film sets. It is stunning. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The rooms were clean and fully functional. Breakfast and dinner were beyond delicious.
  • Anthony
    United States United States
    This was a charming, fully functional hotel INSIDE the citadel. It was so much better than I expected. The manager Aziz was friendly and did his best to make us comfortable.
  • Roslizah
    United States United States
    Location, room, staff , food - everything was perfect! Staying within the historic site is so much better than staying in the “newer” town across the river. Walk the site after daytrippers have left, climb the too for amazing sunset and sunrise....
  • Ronda
    United States United States
    It's an entire experience staying here as the only overnight facility in old Ait Ben Haddou. I felt like I was living in a differnt time.

Managed by Rachid Gharbaoui

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,031 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

NB: Our establishment has solar energy to produce electricity.

Property info

The Dar Elhaja guest house is located inside a tourist village (Ait benhaddou- is 30 km from Ouarzazate). Dar Elhaja offers two superb panoramic terraces and a restaurant on site. You will enjoy a free Wi-Fi connection in the common area During your stay you can enjoy two common, traditional and typically decorated lounges; and home-made Moroccan meals, on reservation and a breakfast that is served every morning in the dining area or on the terrace. This establishment was also well noted for its excellent value for money around Ouarzazate Dar ELHAJA, a unique place of stay to have benhaddou, puts at the disposal of your customers: -9 Rooms all our rooms have a private bathroom - Moroccan Restaurant to appreciate our traditional dishes. (Note: we can also prepare lunch for you. ) - a small hammam - Superb panoramic terrace with exceptional view. - We guarantee a good service, a warm welcome, good meals and above all an authentic and quiet place. NB: Our establishment has solar energy to produce electricity.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Kasbah El Hajja

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
Good free Wifi 20 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 2 per day.

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

Kasbah El Hajja takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Kasbah El Hajja