Desert Villa Boutique Hotel Merzouga

We spent a night here while on a fantastic two-week tour of Morocco through Soroco Tours. This hotel located at the edge of the dunes is a welcoming and very comfortable spot from which to explore the desert. The owner, Youssef, has an amazing story and has thoughtfully created a delightful hotel meant to treat people as if they were family. Our room was beautiful and had a postcard-perfect view of the dunes in the distance through the palm trees. The details in the construction show the level of care brought to every aspect of the experience here. Excellent location, very comfortable room, a place that the owner clearly cares about. The dinner and breakfast were both authentic Amazigh meals that were delicious.

This hotel is beautiful and so comfortable. Yusef and Mohammed made us feel right at home. The view from our balcony was breathtaking and the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Staying at this boutique hotel is a lovely experience to treasure.

3 unforgettable days commenced by an on going incredible communication with Youssef and Mohamed (brothers owners) even before we left Rabat. Driver selected by Youssef was punctual and very cheerful for 1.5 until he dropped us off at the sanctuary Desert Villa. Beautiful Moorish design increases our inner joy . The ceilings had made with wood throughout the hotel gives you a warm feeling and takes you back in time. Lots of details of great workmanship. Service was beyond satisfaction through the stay. These guys bend backwards to make you feel part of their family and circle of friends in the community. The Bivouac nigh on the sand was beyond belief as the team there went far beyond expectations to engrave a wonderful memory in our heart. Team work is exemplary throughout. Cleanliness of the hotel is perfect. More impressive is the creative culinary art kitchen team serving us some delicious and unique fusions of East-West. Outings to try some local delicacies was a plus for us as we had a great opportunity to mingle with locals and hear their journey towards making Merzouga an enviable community. Stories were told over fires, over delicious meals, over refreshing teas, and simply walking the streets together as if we have known them since childhood. A highly recommended place and for us we have indeed found some wonderful people we can call dear friends now. Thank you Team. You have left us wondering how soon we come back to see you all.

We stayed at Desert Villa after an overnight in a desert camp. Everything in this hotel was custom crafted--from the woodwork to the ceilings to the tiles in the swimming pool. The room was large and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious. Highly recommended!

I can't say enough about this wonderful place!! It is a stunning riad born of 7 years of hard work and sacrifice...and it shows. The host Youssef is just lovely. Accommodating and pleasant and helpful in everyway. My husband was looking to buy something and Youssef offered to go. Not so fast, my husband wanted to go with him, to get more of a cultural taste for the region we were in! The food was really good and the rooms were luxurious. The rooms were air conditioned with televisions and there was the most lovely pool. Please add this to your list of places to visit!

Super friendly and helpfull staff. Best room we’ve had in our stay in Marocco. If you need a place to stay and experience both luxury and a local Marocco experience; this is your place to be. Super clean and stylish rooms. Overall amazing architecture of the building, lovely pool and the best and most honest information you can get about Marocco. Huge beds. Location is percect, right next to the sand dunes.