Veiled from the world by swathes of palms and miles of dunes, Dar Ahlam is a 200-year-old kasbah, which was brought back to life in order for the owner to live his dream of sharing the 'old' Morocco with guests. A well-hidden getaway between the Sahara and snowy mountain peaks, the hotel centres every day around you. Meals take place wherever you'd like: breakfast in the Berber ruins, lunch beside tranquil Ouarzazate Lake, or dinner in the candlelit gardens. With its high turrets of champagne-coloured earth, dreamy suites and views of the far-away Atlas Mountains, it's easy to see why Dar Ahlam means 'House of Dreams'...
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With walls of rammed earth and tadelakt plaster, the rooms have a soothing, sandy tone, echoed by the creamy linens, stone fireplaces, and cosy Berber rugs. Decor is classically Moroccan -think oversized ceramic vases and woven baskets - but with plenty of modern detailing in the industrial lights and quirky artwork. Seven rooms are located in the main kasbah, and there also seven larger garden suites, all with views of the Atlas Mountains. Suites have a private terrace, lounge, and bathroom with a large tub, fireplace and heated floors.
Feeling like you're living in a castle in the desert with tented picnics by the river and camel rides over the dunes.
If you'd like an extra dash of adventure, enjoy dinner in the desert then sleep in a tent under the stars for the night.
This is the place for peace and quiet, so the vibe is quite low-key. But that's what you're here for...
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Dar Ahlam can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Morocco trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Morocco trips featuring Dar Ahlam or get advice and suggestions from one of our Morocco specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Dar Ahlam start from around $1.1K, or US$1.1K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A scenic slice of picture-perfect desert for leisurely explorations and aperitifs at sunset.
