Berbere Palace

Centrally located on a hill, with a good vantage point, the Berbere Palace is built in the style of a Kasbah to blend with the local architecture. The air-conditioned rooms are enclosed by typical Kasbah walls, and are distributed about the streets and alleys like miniature town houses. From double rooms to luxurious suites with salons, all are generously sized and decorated with a mixture of Berber and traditional crafts, without sacrificing anything in the way of the accepted standards of Western comfort. The Berber Palace is the epitome of Moroccan charm and hospitality, and makes a wonderfully comfortable base for exploring the desert and the nearby Berber villages.

Facilities / Services

Hamman & Jacuzzi

Pool (Towels supplied)

Activities

Desert excursions

Overnight bivouac

Various tours (Either by mountain bike, camel, 4 x 4)

Mini Football Pitch

Tennis - 3 Courts

Destination introduction

The Draa Valley, south of Ouarzazate, and the Tafilalt valley, south of Er-Rachidia, are the two great routes to the Sahara. The valleys are interconnected by the Dades valley, which covers 120 km (75 miles) between Ouarzazate and Boumalne du Dades. It cuts through a desert plateau at an average altitude of 1,000 to 1,500 m, set between the High Atlas on its northern side and the foothills of Jbel Sarhro on its southern side.

Other valleys, irrigated by Wadis flowing down from the Atlas, impinge on the Dades valley. Negotiable on foot or by four-wheel-drive vehicle, they give access to the interior of the High Atlas. Exploring this region, experiencing the scenic oases and visiting the most interesting Ksour, takes at least a week.