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Flexible
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Car advised
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Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Catered
Home description
Built in traditional style employing local craftsmen and materials yet including a/c and heating in all rooms owners promote eco-tourism and assist in conservation of the National Park. Run by friendly staff from the local hamlet. Only an hour from Marrakech and within easy reach of some of Morocco's most scenic valleys and gorges.
Ideal base for trekking in a quiet corner of the park near a sanctuary for Barbary Sheep. Fantastic situation with stunning views from the picture window in the lounge and from large roof terrace, the guest houst is located at 1300 metres above sea level. 30° C in July/August and 15° C in December.
A View from the Terasse
Relax on the 300m2 terrace
Time for a book ,music & a shisha
Suite Essaouira With AC & bathtub
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The Atlas Mountains region
The High Atlas mountains provide some of the most impressive mountain walking anywhere, and impressive opportunities for trekking& exploring & also a home to Jbel Toubkal, the highest summit in North Africa.
The Berber villages provides a backdrop for this mountain retreat.Tassa & Ouirgane and the other villages are situated in the dramatic foothils of the High Atlas Mountains, surrounded by almond blossom in early spring and just 40 minutes drive south of Marrakech.
Once you book with us you qualify for 15% discount in our Flat in Marrakech Home = 26520
Ouirgane / Tassaouirgane area
Tassaouirgane is a remote village on the national park home to the Barbay sheep reserve Takherkhort olive trees ,apple orchards , peach, walnut and apricot orchards are delightful make the fields by the water stream . Places & attractions:
An old Jewish village " Anraz" & its Saint Old olive press still producing olive oil The old salt mine 400m2 pool Nfiss caves Berber markets (thursday,wednesday & saturday) Imlil village (little Moroccan Chamonix) Kasbah Tamadot (Richard Brandson's Moroccan retreat) Tin Mal mosque ((1156 AD), an emblem of the Almohad dynasty. Open to non-Muslim visitors ) Horse rideing Tizi-n-Test pass (Morocco's highest road at 2092m) 5 star restaurants
How to get there
Dar Tassa is 40 minutes drive from Marrakech , most of the low cost airlines fly to Marrakech for under £70 :
Ryanair Easyjet Atlas-blue Thomsonfly Plus British Airways Royal Air Maroc Air France & Iberia Transfers from the airport arranged on request Car hire could be arranged for about £17 per day .
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Menara airport Marrakech: 59 km
Railway:
Marrakech: 59 km
Ferry:
Casablanca: 289 km
Activities near Ouirgane
Sports: Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (3), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 20, Lounge seating for 20, Sleeps maximum of 17
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Accommodation: is arranged around a spacious living/dining room with fountain & fabulous views of the mountains. The cosy bedrooms are decorated with warm colours and Berber furnishings and have heating and air conditioning. Bedrooms: 3Suites with double beds (extra bed possible) with en suite bathrooms, both with stunning views, double and 3 twins/singles with shared bathrooms.
Further details outdoors: Crowning the high altitude hamlet of Tassa Ouirgane (at 1300 m), Dar Tassa's tiled rooftop provides a restful platform from which to soak up the stunning 360 degree panaroma: spanning the snow capped peaks of Toubkal Park, sweeping down to give a bird's eye view on daily life in a sleepy Berber village, and flowing along the verdant riverbank to the distant vistas of the Azzedine Valley.
Further details
Meals: Tasty traditional food. Half board included. a large selection for Vegetarians & Vegans we also cater for other dietary requirments Transfers: can be arraged to & from Dar also car hire
"Just to let you know that I had a wonderful time and everythig was perfect. Thanks for listening to what I wanted and it was very special. The celebratory meal was wonderful although I felt awful about eating too much and felt like giving it to the berber people. Mohammed was great and the treks were wonderful. Your place is heaven and I would certainly like to visit again. The attention to detail was wonderful and we felt really special. It's so good you use the local community to help as well. Thks again for a wonderful memory. I feel like building a place there as well! Is it easy to do? Kind regards, " Anita - August 2006
Conditions
30% deposit will secure your booking. Book a full week in Dar & get a free transfer from Marrakech worth £60, Book 4 nights & get 50% off your transfers ( Only one offer at the time & offers only available on transfers arranged by Dar Tassa )
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Individual Double/Twin room Rates Low Season HB
6 Jan 07
19 Mar 07
300£ 300
5555
5555
1 Night
Individual Suite Rates Low Season HB
15 Aug 07
16 Dec 07
350£ 350
6060
6060
1 Night
Ndividual Suite Rates High Season HB
16 Dec 07
6 Jan 08
540£ 540
7878
7878
2 Nights
21
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Summer offer :Book 3 nights & get free transfer to Dar (worth £37). Book 4 nights & get a full day supported trekking & Pic nic for two (worth £56)
Rooms are available on HB :
Rest of the year : £60 for a suite for two including breakfast + lunch or dinner £50 for a double or a twin for two including breakfast + lunch or dinner.
The whole house ( 7 rooms : 3 ensuites,1 double & 3 Twins ) on BB = £240 per Day or £1200 per week
High season : 20 March - 28 April 16 December - 5 January £78 for the ensuite for two people on HB £65 for a double or a twin for two on HB
The whole house ( 7 rooms : 3 ensuites,1 double & 3 Twins ) on BB =£380 per day & £2000 per week
Transfers from Marrakech to Dar up to 5 people = £35 one way £60 return If you looking for an exotic way to celebrate a birthday,anniverssary ........get in touch we do private dinners in our Panoramic Terrace under the Stars ........
Guestbook
Dear Dar Tassa Thank you so much for looking after us so well when we stayed with you two weeks ago; we really enjoyed our stay, and will recommend you to our friends. Next time we hope to do some trekking. Special thanks for Amina for making such a lovely birthday cake - it was a great surprise1 With best wishes to all the staff, Sally, John and Chris March 08
We would like to express our thanks to every body at Dar Tassa for making our holiday so special. We have never felt so welcome, from the time we arrived to the time we reluctantly had to leave. Every body was so warm and genuinly 'nice', it helps put faith back into the human race, something we seem to have lost in our buisy materialistic world at home. As a family we have taken so much from the lovely people and would really like them to know how much they have touched our hearts. We were privelaged to go on two trecks with Abdul and his guides and found his care and professionalism an experience to treasure for the rest of our lives. We will return in the future as the area and its people have won us over, Barakalaufik, Jeremy, Caroline and Lucy.Feb 08
Hi Brahim, We truly enjoyed our stay at Dar Tassa. Both me and my wife would like to thank you for the hospitality extended to us by Mohammad, your cousin and Mohammed. The food was absolutely delicious .Mohammad was helpful and was really knowledgeable about the area.Dar Tassa is a beautiful and serene place and we would definitely like to come back with friends or family. Kris & Smirti ,October 07
Hello Brahim, We had a wonderful stay at Dar Tassa, we enjoyed every second of it.What a beautiful place and what a nice and kind people.A special thank to Mohammed Who guided us through the mountains.He spoke english very well and was very kind and told us everythingwe would like to know. Until next time. Frank and Dorine ,October 07
Really really good! We have some fantastic pictures and i even got to ride the mule up the hard bits......Brilliant. Mohammed was very informative too.Thank you so much for helping to organise it ! Kirsten & Matt, August 07
I wanted to write to thank you for looking after us so well on our trek in the Atlas Mountains two weeks ago. Denise, Micheal, Umi, Sol, Lucas and I had a wonderful time and we have fantastic memories of spending our time with you and your guides.
The mountains are truly spectacular and it was a treat to spend time in your valley.
Mohamed spoke very knowledgeably about the area, the people, the social structure, the flora and fauna. He said he would be able to forward details of the trek we undertook along with details on the history of the place. I was very interested in the way the sense of community in Berber society enabled the people to maintain a political voice in the 21st century. I would be very interested in receiving this information as I feel it will inform my article. I was also interested in the fact that the route we took was an established route that had been used for many years as a way of linking villages.
I would love the opportunity to visit Dar Tassa and the Valley on another occasion. My children had a truly magical time that I trust hey will remember for a very long time. Sol was also three years old on this journey .... he is four months younger that Lucas! With best wishes, Kelly Hill, www.kellyhill.co.uk April 2007
Hello Brahim Just to let you know that we got back to the UK safely and we are now back in the delights of work, getting up at the crack of dawn and travelling in the wind and rain - oh joy. We had no problems with the taxi driver, very polite and got us straight to the hotel.
Once again we would like to relay our thanks to all at Dar Tassa, for a fabulous time it was good to meet you, Andrea and your lovely daughters. We could not fault the hospitality, Mohammed and Hussain make a great team, trekking and eating are our favourite hobbies! An extra bonus was the goatman on New Years Eve....I think people have to see it to believe it - very entertaining - thanks.
Dar Tassa is a beautiful place and we thoroughly enjoyed chilling out on the roof terrace after our day out with Mohammed. I am in the midst of sorting out my photos (took too many as usual) and will send some onto you later. I hope you fulfill the plans that you have for Dar Tassa and the community, I'm sure you will. We will tell our friends and family. You never know you may just get that 1% of guests from the planes landing!
No doubt we will be back in the future. Take care and thanks again for everything Kind regards, Debra and Colin, Dec 06/Jan 07
Dear Brahim Thank you for helping us with our holiday arrangements. We had a wonderful time in Morocco - and thorougly enjoyed Dar Tassa. The scenery was stunning and the atmosphere wonderful. We were really well looked after by Hassan and Mohammed - they were great! All the teenagers regressed quite happily back to people again, and we had some lovely evenings wrapped up in blankets in front of the heater playing, reading and talking. I would definitely recommend Dar Tassa - its just a lovely place. Thanks again, The Mossleys, 15, Dec 06
Hi Brahim just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Dar Tassa. Everyone was very friendly and treated us very well. Hassan is a fabulous cook! My partner put on weight from all the good food. We really enjoyed the treks and mule ride that we did.
I am recommending Dar Tassa to everyone I meet :-) Thanks again, Stephanie, November 2006
Dear Brahim We had a lovely time at Dar Tassa. The team were very helpful and the trekking was great. Please pass on our thanks to the whole team.Kind regards Imogen, November 2006
Hi Brahim Yes, we had a wonderful time in Morocco and look forward to visiting again soon! Many thanks for your help in organising our stay at Dar Tassa and for recommending Stefan's riad in Marrakech. Laylah. October 2006
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