Gîte Imarin

Wonderful, welcoming guest house in the beautiful Happy Valley

Pros: As often in Morocco, the staff were super-friendly, generous and helpful and the home-made meals we had there were absolutely delicious. The guest house is located in a great spot, amongst the apple orchards which dominate the valley, and perfectly positioned for walks/hikes in the surrounding hills. The ensuite rooms are simple, clean and functional and there is hot water for showers. We were made to feel very welcome by Mohammed and his team. Would highly recommend as a place to stay if you want to walk/hike in this area. Thank you for having us!

Cons: We liked everything!

The perfect stay in paradise

Pros: The most hospitable host we have had in Morocco. Kind, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful views and very comfortable rooms. Located on the otherside of the valley to the main road, you pass through the grove to get to it, and easy route and leads to a perfect location. I highly recommend staying here.

A hidden gem with incredible hosts

Pros: Our stay at Gîte Imarin in the Aït Bougomez Valley was unforgettable! The location is absolutely beautiful – peaceful, remote, and surrounded by breathtaking nature. What truly made our experience special was the incredible hospitality and generosity of our hosts, Ibrahim and Mohammed. The food was another highlight – incredibly delicious and there was always more than enough. A truly authentic and heartwarming experience. Highly recommended!

Pros: Very friendly staff and great breakfast. Beautiful views from terrace.

Cons: As many others mentioned before, the last few kilometers on the dirt road are challenging for a two-wheel drive. Would not recommend to drive there at night or with a low-clearance car. Also, we paid 15€ for dinner which is a bit pricey, however, it was tasty.

An idyllic spot for exploring one of Morocco's hidden gems.

Pros: A simple but beautiful space to explore the Ait Bouguemez valley, with a manager and staff who went out of their way to be hospitable and accommodating. Unbeatable views and exceptional taglines.

Cons: Nothing I can think of.

The host and hospitality made our stay

Pros: The host and hospitality made our stay. Look, it is very basic but that's exactly what you're going to get in this area of Morocco. After arriving frozen on our motorcycles we were greeted with warm drinks and immediately the fire was lit for us.

Cons: Hot water is limited - just something to be aware of. Heating is only via small electric fans in rooms which are limited via the amount of overall available power at the site - again - not a negative - just something to be aware of.

Best hotel in the valley

Pros: Imarin is the best host you can have in this magnificent valley. His Gite is cosy and comfortable. amazi g hot shower too. lovely evening g by the fireplace talking about Morocco and other things. thanks for taking us around the valley too.

Pros: Ibrahim, the host, is such a nice guy. He does everything possible to make you feel comfortable. Location and the whole valley are unbelievably beautiful. Just an amazing overall experience.

A haven of Berber hospitality in an idillic valley

Pros: Situated amongst the orchards of the Ait Bouguemez valley this little haven is the perfect spot to stay and use as a base to explore the area. The hospitality is second to none with friendly service along with plentiful breakfast and delicious home cooked dinner. The rooms are comfortable and the showers hot. If you want to step back in time and see unspoilt countryside inhabited by a people living and working as they did 50 years ago, this is the place for you

Relaxed stay in beautiful location with perfect hosts.

Pros: Literally everything. Great location. Away from any noise. Just next to beautiful orchards in this lovely Happy Valley. The food was excellent and plentiful. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We would have liked to have stayed longer. It was really nice to feel that it was a house shared with the host family. A great ambiance.

Cons: Nothing at all.