Such a fantastic place to go. 1 hour in a cab from Marrakesh, and to a different pace, and to Berber land - literally a higher level. We loved the "room" we stayed in - actually a 2-bed house with a lounge/dining room and open fire. We mostly took our meals in the dining room of our "room", served by Monsieur Le Chef and the attentive waiter. Every meal was local, tasty and beautifully presented. 3 course meals three times a day made me put on half a stone though.
But there was a chance to walk it off. Our family of 4 went on 2 trips with kind and interesting Latifa. One for 1/2 a day with the children on mules up into the mountain outside Amizmiz, stopping at a potter's shed. And one day on a hair-raising bus ride up into the real Berber mountains. No electricity, no cars, just mobile phones and the occasional bus filled with people and chickens coming from / to Amizmiz market. And a gentle walk for another hour or 2, along paths and riverbeds to get to the restuarant (actually Latifa's cousin Fatima's house).
Go to Maroc Lodge now before everyone finds it.

We stumbled upon that place by accident following the little white signs. Due to time we only stayed for 2 nights but thoroughly enjoyed the hosipitality, the setting, the fantastic lodges and the views. It is a great base for day excursions or for simply lounging around by the pool or inside by the fire. I strongly recommend that place to everyone who enjoys a few quiet days away from Marrakesh to explore the Atlas mountains and to relax in those wonderful lodges in a beautiful setting.

Moroc Lodge is hands down the best hotel I have ever stayed in! Set in the foothills of the Atlas and just outside of a small and charming village called Amizmiz about 60 Km from Marrakech.

The property is gorgeous. We stayed at a villa overlooking the pool. It was quite, awfully pretty and very artfully decorated.

The meals are just superb. Made with ingredients grown on property (Olive oil, herbs, fruits, Etc.). The staff is very well trained and the service at the dinner table is exquisite. The staff will truly make you feel like royalty!

There is so much to rave about. This is such a honey mooners spot, a hidden treasure!
Take a look at their web site and you’ll see for yourself:
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Don't be put off by the high rates. They might be able to give you a better deal on the room and meals during the low season. Contact the lodge in person.