This was a truly wonderful experience. I only wish I could offer a score higher than 10/10. The setting is beautiful, overlooking a palm grove near the river. The building has been renovated to accommodate a few guests. Don't expect a 5-star hotel, but it is quite comfortable. Wifi worked well and bathrooms were modern with ample hot water. Most important though is that Mustapha is a wonderful host. He is so welcoming and so happy to share his culture with you. The food was amazing. And on one evenig Mustapha played traditional music for us which was a treat. Truly one of the best experiences I've had in all my travels around the world.

Stayed in April 2025

A renovated building in an otherwise abandoned kasbah. Very comfortable accommodation and our family room had a terrace with an amazing view over the date trees and mountain backdrop. The host was very friendly and the food was very tasty and generous. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in April 2025

Loved all of it.

Kasbah Maktob is enchanting, like staying in a comfortable museum full of Berber artifacts; one is surrounded by Amazigh culture. Also provided by wonderful host Mustapha, a sculptor and musician who will play and sing after supper on the traditional gimbri, the Moroccan bass. We stayed in the top room, the family room, spacious with an incredible view from its balcony out over the palm oasis. Kasbah Tamnougalt is my favourite in Morocco, and Kasbah Maktob sits within its ancient walls. Mustapha is also a fabulous cook, so meals were delicious. One of my favourite places to stay in Morocco -- don't miss Tamnougalt and the Agdz area. Beautiful.

Stayed in April 2025

Really can't fault Maktob.

Finding the 'real Morocco' with Mustapha at Kasbah Maktob was a complete joy. Magical.

Stayed in April 2025

Our stay was fantastic. Authentic, genuine, interesting. Mustafa is an excellent host.

Stayed in April 2025

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Amazing stay, Mustafa was a caring host and he made the most delicious veggie tagine. The views are unmatched and the house is a true gem, a unique experience.

Stayed in April 2025

We stayed with Mustafa for one night at his place in the beautiful village of Tamnougalt. The people in the village were lovely from the moment we arrived. We parked our car in the main square, and from there it was just a short 2–3 minute walk to Mustafa’s home. His place is beautifully decorated, and I believe it was the most genuine place we stayed during our one-week trip around the country. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and comfortable. We had our own bathroom because we were the only guests that night, but I believe it is usually shared. Mustafa has a beautiful terrace with a lovely view over the garden. We enjoyed a peaceful walk around the village and through the garden behind his house in the evening. But the most important part: Mustafa himself is an incredible host. He is warm, kind, and welcoming. He prepared dinner for us on very short notice, and it was the best tagine we had in Morocco, along with an amazing yogurt dessert. His breakfast and coffee were also excellent and completed our stay perfectly. If you’re traveling in the area, or taking the route from Marrakesh to Merzouga like we did, it’s absolutely worth making a small detour to spend the night here. We would definitely come back if we ever visit Morocco again. Thank you, Mustafa, for making our trip truly memorable!

Stayed in April 2025

Kindness of mustafa, location, quiet, authentic stay

Stayed in March 2025

Kasbah Maktob is a very special place so finding the words to do it justice will be difficult. I will not repeat here what others have captured so well regarding the design except to say that everwhere feels like a reflection of Mustafa's spirit and has a magical energy; no wonder the birds fly so freely in and out. You feel peace and tranquility descending into your soul the moment that you set foot inside and it was difficult to choose where to sit to enjoy the atmosphere and views. The roof top terrace has spectacular views of the mountains and the surrounding Kasbahs and we could not have asked for a better start to the day eating breakfast in the sunshine overlooking the palm grove. We loved the bedroom and all the touches that left us feeling deeply immersed in a timeless Morocco. Exploring the palm grove was a joy, we had some unforgettable hours absorbing its natural rhythms and beauty. It was also good to stop and chat to the neighbours, we met some inspirational people during our stay. We also ate incredibly well here, Mustafa is a very generous and caring host. I'm so glad that when I was planning our journey I chose longer to stay in this area; I just had a gut feeling it was right for us and it did prove to be the highlight of our stay. If you were a lone female traveller you would feel safe here. I wish I could send my trauma patients to stay here; I know that Kasbah Maktob would heal them far better than any medications or psychological interventions. Sometimes in life you have such experiences and long in your heart to return but a part of you knows you never will, that you may carry the memory intact within you forever and in this way, you never really leave.

Stayed in March 2025

The village/kasbah of Tamnougalt is exceedingly beautiful and so worth an overnight visit. Mustaphah, the owner of Kasbah Maktob is very friendly and helpful. He has done a superb job at restoring the Kadbah to a beautiful and quite stylish place to stay. The dinner was also delicious! We highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in March 2025

By far, my favorite place I visited in morroco. It's quiet, removed, and everything I was looking for. Mustapha has rebuilt this broken down Kasbah into a beautiful authentic style guest house full of warm hospitality and a taste of beber culture. He is a gentleman, an artist, musician, chef and a beautiful respectful host.

Stayed in February 2025

Candle lights at the terrace for dinner would have made the experience top notch. We would have preferred to have warm-yellow light than cool-blueish LED light in the sleeping room.

We liked the uniqueness of staying at a small 17th century Kasbah. There was only one other guest...it was very quiet. The Kasbah was amongst the ruin of other numerous Kasbah, with the view to the amazing layers of rock mountains. We loved the view, the host Mustafa's friendly, attentive service and cooking. The private terrace we had was cozy, perfect for calming down and reading books.

Stayed in February 2025

A true authentic experience and a beautiful house, made with care and time. Dinner was excellent and everything was very peaceful.

Stayed in November 2024

Incredible experience! Most of the kasbah (fortress) were in ruins and abandoned, except for a few guesthouses and families staying here. Yet in such an abandoned place, you get a beautiful, traditional room with AC and comfortable beds. Shared bathroom with hot shower. Mustafa the owner was so lovely and welcoming, he did such an amazing job with the property. It’s a much more quiet Kasbah than the very touristic Ait Ben Haddou, but no less impressive in our opinion.

Stayed in October 2024

Kasbah Maktob is a really unique place, one of the most special experiences we made during our trip through Marokkos south. The location is very scenic, the views are breathtaking and the owner Mustafa is the perfect host. A really outstanding place we are happy to have visited.

Stayed in October 2024

Loved the location. A great place in which to relax and take it easy. Mustafa is an excellent chef - we enjoyed his tasty tagine on both evenings. Breakfast was also good. I loved the fig jam. Mustafa was so helpful and accommodating. I would love to go back and stay a bit longer.

Stayed in October 2024

The atmosphere of the kasbah is super comfortable. This was the first stay of our trip where we immediately felt at home. The owner was super nice. The food was amazing and we generally really enjoyed our stay at the kasbah.

Stayed in September 2024

Absolutely brilliant destination, much love went into the restoration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWJcqqz8t1s

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent host. Food served was delicious. Great location to explore the old kasbah and palmerie of Tambougalt. The hotel itself is a restored kasbah building and feels very atmospheric.

Stayed in April 2024

The inn is small with only 4 rooms and therefore the choice for shared bathrooms is a logical one. However, we would have liked our own.

Kasbah Maktob is a small inn in a stunning location inside the old kasbah and is beautifully decorated. We had a very nice terrace connected to our room. The owner is a really good host making our stay and the dinner a real pleasure.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing - everything was amazing!

As soon as you walk in, you absorbed in history as well as Mustafa’s artistic skills (just ask him about all his work he did to design it). Stepping out on to the balcony you immediately feel at peace and relaxed. Spending time exploring the valley Kasbahs, walking through the palm groves, is just phenomenal. Mustafa also provided us with local knowledge of other places to visit (already planning our next trip!) thank you Mustafa for such an incredible experience!

Stayed in April 2024

Travelers should be warned that it is a fairly long walk from where cars must park. We had help with our bags but anyone with limited mobility would struggle. We were the only people staying on our floor but, if the other room had been occupied, we would have been sharing a bathroom.

The dar is located in an almost abandoned ancient ksar - a fortified berber village. It is owned and run by Mustapha, who restored the place himself. For a slice of Morocco, it can't be beat. Our room had a spacious terrace looking out over the palm grove, and the dinner and breakfast were both great.

Stayed in April 2024

Dusty

Amazing and unique accomodation with friendly and helpful host. Kasbah offers great comfort but it is still authentic. 100% Recommend

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

The owner, Mustafa, has done a marvellous renovation job on his kasbah, with Berber rugs and original artifacts scattered throughout. When we arrived he immediately made us feel like we were part of his family. The views of the oasis and mountains from the terrace are sublime. The food was delicious.

Stayed in February 2024