Dar Rihana Dades, Boumalne Dades

4.9 (45 reviews) · Comfort
Quaint guesthouse in Dadès Valley offering spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, dining, and terraces

Overview

Tucked away in the village of Aït Ouffi, the Dar Rihana Dades guesthouse is at the gateway of the renowned Dades Gorge. The 6-hour journey from Marrakesh is a small price to pay for the opportunity to bask in the tranquil beauty of the Dadès Valley. With just a short trip to the nearby gorges, you'll be in an ideal locale to explore the natural landscapes, rich with opportunities for hiking and visits to the Roses and Todra Valleys.

Every room at Dar Rihana Dades is spacious and welcoming, with traditional decor yet modern furnishings. Past kimkim travelers have lauded the hotel's attention to cleanliness and comfort, with plush beds draped in ample blankets and special touches like the distinctive bathrooms. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, and some even have private panoramic terraces, offering sweeping views over the gardens and the age-old structures of Aït Ouffi.

While the guesthouse features a sun-drenched private pool, the true heart of Dar Rihana Dades lies in its restaurant. Here, you'll be treated to an innovative menu that brings a new twist to local flavors, moving beyond traditional Moroccan dishes like tajines and couscous. With a daily rotating menu, each meal becomes a new experience.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3.5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 524831652
Hotel address icon Douar Aït Ouffi km 25 Ait Sedrate Jbel Soufla Gorges de Dades
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Exceptional Food Quality

Many guests were impressed by the high-quality food at Dar Rihanna Dades, with some comparing it to a Michelin star experience. The meals featured a fusion of traditional Moroccan and other cuisines, with generous portions and a variety of dishes including African and French-inspired cuisine. The olive sampler, fresh zucchini and pumpkin soups, and a goat cheese tart with spicy tomato roulade were specifically mentioned as highlights. (30 mentions)

Aarti
“Their restaurant offers the best food we had on our entire three-week Morocco trip, with a highly innovative fusion of Moroccan and other cuisines.”  — Aarti G.
Dexter
“The meals we had were absolutely delicious and we were highly impressed with the attentive and outstanding service provided by the staff.”  — Dexter B.
Alaina
“We particularly enjoyed the olive sampler that was served at the beginning of dinner and the fresh zucchini and pumpkin soups, which added some delicious variety to the typical rotation of tagines.”  — Alaina S.
Outstanding Staff and Service

The reviews consistently praised the attentive and helpful staff, particularly mentioning the exceptional hospitality provided by the three brothers who run the hotel. Guests appreciated the warm welcome, personalized attention, and overall friendliness of the staff. (19 mentions)

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“One of our party was on crutches and the staff were so kind and helpful to her --- above and beyond what you might expect.”  — robyne h.
Dexter
“we were highly impressed with the attentive and outstanding service provided by the staff.”  — Dexter B.
Dexter
“The hotel manager, Mohammed, left an unforgettable impression on us with his warm and welcoming personality, friendly demeanor, and great sense of humor.”  — Dexter B.
Beautiful Room Interiors

Guests found the rooms at Dar Rihanna Dades to be beautifully decorated, spacious, and comfortable. The riad combines modern elements with authentic Moroccan design, creating an inviting and stylish atmosphere. Specific mentions include rooms with balconies offering stunning views and heating/air conditioning to adjust to temperature variations. (17 mentions)

Dexter
“The hotel itself was stylishly designed, immaculately clean, and owned and operated by a family, which added a personal touch to our experience.”  — Dexter B.
Alaina
“The room was beautiful and had a sofa and balcony with sun lounges.”  — Alaina S.
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“Our rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious.”  — Julie I.
Spectacular Views

The hotel offers stunning views of the mountainside and valley, with guests enjoying the scenery from balconies and the rooftop terrace. The peaceful surroundings and opportunity for stargazing were frequently highlighted. (9 mentions)

Alaina
“Our room had a spectacular view of the mountainside, and we loved stargazing from the balcony at night.”  — Alaina S.
Jackie
“The views are spectacular and the surroundings peaceful.”  — Jackie O.
Jill
“The little balcony looked out over the valley and was very peaceful.”  — Jill B.

Traveler Reviews

45 total ratings, 34 with reviews
4.9
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Authenticity & Character
4.9
Location
4.7
Staff
5.0
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4.9
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Jenny B.
Hillsboro, OR | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024
Lovely room with ability to open windows for the breeze! Again, all the staff were so incredible - it is hard to overstate it! The hotel is run by a family - the room was beautiful and the food delicious - so fresh and delectable :-) Such flavorful fresh fruits and vegetables! Went on an invigorating hike with Sufian and Mohammed, a local guide. Such a beautiful oasis to explore with Kasbahs in the background! Read more

Lovely room with ability to open windows for the breeze! Again, all the staff were so incredible - it is hard to overstate it! The hotel is run by a family - the room was beautiful and the food delicious - so fresh and delectable :-) Such flavorful fresh fruits and vegetables! Went on an invigorating hike with Sufian and Mohammed, a local guide. Such a beautiful oasis to explore with Kasbahs in the background!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Boumalne Dades is a geographic wonderland with the town built into the hills.
Staff
So accomodating and friendly and the food was delicious!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2024
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Jennifer M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2024

We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and quality of the rooms in this newly renovated hotel. Dinner and breakfast were also very good.

Stayed in June 2024
Clara
Clara Y.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024
The food here is amazing. We ate here twice! In terms of the rooms it really depends on which room you got assigned to. The first room we were assigned to was super small and not sound proof, but the second room was super big and nice and quiet. Read more

The food here is amazing. We ate here twice!

In terms of the rooms it really depends on which room you got assigned to. The first room we were assigned to was super small and not sound proof, but the second room was super big and nice and quiet.

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Staff
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Stayed in May 2024
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robyne h.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 21, 2024
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay at Dar Rihanna Dades Hotel was. The staff was so attentive to our needs. One of our party was on crutches and the staff were so kind and helpful to her --- above and beyond what you might expect. Our rooms were large and comfortable and the food was amazing! Michelin starred worthy! Read more

I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay at Dar Rihanna Dades Hotel was. The staff was so attentive to our needs. One of our party was on crutches and the staff were so kind and helpful to her --- above and beyond what you might expect. Our rooms were large and comfortable and the food was amazing! Michelin starred worthy!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Everything - the food, beautiful, spacious rooms, kind and attentive staff
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
everything!
Stayed in May 2024
Chris
Chris B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024
Fabulous dinner Read more

Fabulous dinner

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Stayed in April 2024
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Clarissa T.
West Sacramento, CA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Dar Rihanna in the Dades Gorge area was quite out of the way, but close to hiking, and had excellent breakfast and dinners. Read more

Dar Rihanna in the Dades Gorge area was quite out of the way, but close to hiking, and had excellent breakfast and dinners.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in February 2024
Dexter
Dexter B.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
During our stay at Dar Rihanna Dades, we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional quality of accommodation provided. The hotel manager, Mohammed, left an unforgettable impression on us with his warm and welcoming personality, friendly demeanor, and great sense of humor. He made us feel right at home and we enjoyed a delightful conversation with him after dinner. The hotel itself was stylishly designed, immaculately clean, and owned and operated by a family, which added a personal touch to... Read more

During our stay at Dar Rihanna Dades, we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional quality of accommodation provided. The hotel manager, Mohammed, left an unforgettable impression on us with his warm and welcoming personality, friendly demeanor, and great sense of humor. He made us feel right at home and we enjoyed a delightful conversation with him after dinner. The hotel itself was stylishly designed, immaculately clean, and owned and operated by a family, which added a personal touch to our experience. The meals we had were absolutely delicious and we were highly impressed with the attentive and outstanding service provided by the staff. Overall, it was a truly magnificent stay that exceeded our expectations in every way possible.

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Staff
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Stayed in April 2024
Taylor
Taylor S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
Quiet, nice place! The BEST food! Staff was wonderful. Read more

Quiet, nice place! The BEST food! Staff was wonderful.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2024
Alaina
Alaina S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at this guest house and are so glad we included it in our itinerary! It was the smallest riad we stayed at and felt very intimate. The room was beautiful and had a sofa and balcony with sun lounges. Our room had a spectacular view of the mountainside, and we loved stargazing from the balcony at night. The rooms had heating and air conditioning, which helped given the temperature variation. The riad looks very small from the outside, but it is absolutely gorgeous... Read more

We absolutely loved our stay at this guest house and are so glad we included it in our itinerary! It was the smallest riad we stayed at and felt very intimate. The room was beautiful and had a sofa and balcony with sun lounges. Our room had a spectacular view of the mountainside, and we loved stargazing from the balcony at night. The rooms had heating and air conditioning, which helped given the temperature variation. The riad looks very small from the outside, but it is absolutely gorgeous on the inside. We were the only guests on our first night and felt extremely pampered! The brothers who run the guest house were particularly hospitable and really went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

The meals here were the best of our trip! The kitchen serves a mix of African and French-inspired cuisine. The portions were huge at both breakfast and dinner (five courses). We particularly enjoyed the olive sampler that was served at the beginning of dinner and the fresh zucchini and pumpkin soups, which added some delicious variety to the typical rotation of tagines. One of us is pescatarian, and we really appreciated how the kitchen staff went out of their way to prepare salmon for me after we asked for a meal with more protein. FYI, alcohol was not available for purchase at this hotel or any of the stores in Dades, but they’re happy to serve wine you bring with you. Dinner costs about $25/head each night and is well worth it. We appreciated being able to pay for both dinners by credit card at the end of our stay (there are no ATMs in or near Dades).

The town of Dades itself is very small, but we enjoyed walking around the fields behind the hotel. There was a lovely outdoor pool, but it was too cold for us to use during our stay in February.

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Stayed in February 2024
Jackie
Jackie O.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 03, 2024
We were super impressed with the overall hospitality offered by the amazing three-brother team at Dar Rihana. Guests are welcomed with a delightful homemade orange/ginger/honey tissane that is one for the books ; accompanied by delicate home baked almond biscuits. The youngest brother is a talented chef so every meal is a sheer delight.
Decor is modern and inviting. The views are spectacular and the surroundings peaceful. The brothers make every effort to assure guests are satisfied on so...
Read more

We were super impressed with the overall hospitality offered by the amazing three-brother team at Dar Rihana. Guests are welcomed with a delightful homemade orange/ginger/honey tissane that is one for the books ; accompanied by delicate home baked almond biscuits. The youngest brother is a talented chef so every meal is a sheer delight.
Decor is modern and inviting. The views are spectacular and the surroundings peaceful. The brothers make every effort to assure guests are satisfied on so many levels. We were super impressed by our stay at Dar Rihana!

Authenticity & Character
Modern, yet authentic Moroccan decor.
Location
Nestled along the towering hills of the Dades Valley, so quiet and peaceful, with amazing views and easy to explore the whole area, right out the back door!
Staff
Abdealatif was a wonderfully kind and attentive host. The entire staff here were just great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We stayed in a brand new section of the hotel so everything was pristine! Beautiful rugs, lovely linens, nice tableware, cozy outdoor seating areas on the terrasse.
Stayed in March 2024

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3.5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 524831652
Hotel address icon Douar Aït Ouffi km 25 Ait Sedrate Jbel Soufla Gorges de Dades