8/10 Good
Kathy, Seattle, WA
11 Nov 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly & Clean Small Riad in Ouarzazate Medina
We booked 2 nights via Expedia and shortly thereafter we got a personal email welcoming us and giving us instructions on how get to the riad (short walk from kasbah car park). We were warned that they had 2 cats, so we wrote back that I was allergic, but had had no problem so far at riads in Morocco. Upon arriving we were greeted by owners Azziz and Nathalie with customary mint tea and warm hospitality, plus an offer to help us book a tour the next day. The room two floors up was spotlessly clean with comfortable bedding and decorated with Moroccan photos taken by Azziz. Unfortunately, probably because Dar El Nath is a fairly small home, I quickly realized that the 2 house cats were going to be a problem for me, even though they are not allowed in guest rooms. We stayed one night and sadly left early, with the owners offering to find us other accommodation and willingly giving a refund for the second night. As long as you aren't allergic to cats, consider Dar El Nath when visiting Ourrzazate. It is a small guest house near Taourirt Kasbah, with several cafes in easy walking distance, and the main town square a pleasant walk as well.