Dar Tassa

A mountain retreat in the High Atlas

Dar Tassa is a mountain retreat hotel in the High Atlas mountains, forty miles south of Marrakech and just four miles from the village of Marigha. Not only then does this hotel offer a remarkable peace and solace a mere hour and a half journey from the hub of activity in Marrakech, but it is also one of the eco-friendly hotels that have thankfully sprung up.

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The owners are promoting a sustainable kind of tourism here, assisting in the conservation of the Toubkal National Park. Bearing testament to its eco credentials, Dar Tassa was selected both as one of the 10 best ecological and economical places in the world by Ryanair Magazine, and shortlisted for the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009. This philosophy also involves employing local people in the running and maintenance of the dar, and investing some of the money earned back into the local community.

Due emphasis is also placed on the famous Berber hospitality in this family-run little hotel, which gives guests the opportunity to engage themselves in various kinds of excursions, such as walking, trekking, mule and donkey rides, and cycling. Dar Tassa's name literally means 'home of motherly love' in the Berber language.

This gloriously remote location is not far from the Takkerkhort Reserve (a 20-minute walk), home to the Barbary sheep. These are native to Morocco, an endangered species, and protected by the Water and Forests Department. Guests can arrange to have an expert guide take them out into the reserve and show them these iconic animals. Elsewhere, the curves of the Tizi-n-Test road are within easy reach - Morocco 's highest pass, at just over 2000m.

Dar Tassa is a welcoming vantage point for what is around in the High Atlas, but also a hotel to be enjoyed for its own nature.

Restaurant:

Freshly-prepared and authentic Berber food is served. The dar also caters for vegetarians and vegans.

A Word From the Owner:

"Welcome to the real Morocco- please come and sample the Berber hospitality in a stunning location."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Restaurant Parking Rooftop terrace	En-suite bathrooms in Marrakech, Essaouira and Agadir rooms Air conditioning and heating

Nearby Amenities:

Walking
Trekking
Cycling
Horse-riding
Quads
Mule and donkey rides

Places to visit:
Takkerkhort Reserve
The Tizi-n-Test Pass (highest in Morocco)
Olive press and old hydraulic mill
Old salt mine in Marigha
Weekly Berber markets
Muslim and Jewish sanctuaries in Moulay Brahim near Asni, and Rabi Haïm ben Diwan near Anraz
Toubkal mountain range

What We Say:

The location appears to make this an obvious choice for Little Hotels of Morocco: views of the Tassa Ourigane hamlet, the peaks of Toubkal, and the Azzedine Valley in the distance. But we need more than that, and fortunately there is a spirit of wanting to show a basic Berber way of life here to the guests, which validates its inclusion. This is not about contemporary luxury, but as an experience of the local way of life it is lovely.

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Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	Normal Season	High Season
	All year, except Christmas and Easter	20 Mar-20 Apr 16 Dec-5 Jan.
Double and twin rooms	55€	65€
Marrakech and Essaouira double rooms	75€	110€
Agadir double room	90€	120€
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Prices are per room per night including breakfast and all taxes. The Marrakech, Essaouira and Agadir rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Double rooms do not have an en-suite. These have shared showers. The dar is non-smoking (smoking only permitted in open spaces). Alcohol is not served, but guests are welcome to bring their own. Pets are allowed. It is best to bring cash, as credit cards are only accepted in the office that is 4 miles from the dar Airport pick-up is available: 45€ one way, 80€ return. Check Availability     Book Now!

Deposit:

A credit card number and a 15% non-refundable deposit are required to confirm a reservation. The balance is payable at the dar on departure.

Cancellations:

Reservations for one night are not refundable. Cancellations made at least 29 days prior to arrival date will result in a cancellation fee equal to 10% of the total amount of the reservation to cover admin & bank charges. Cancellations which occur between seven and twenty-eight days prior to the arrival date will result in a cancellation fee equal to 20% of the total amount of the reservation. Cancellations made seven days or less prior to the arrival date, and premature departures, are charged in full.