Desert nights on the Etoile’s roof terrace lure guests out of 17 spacious rooms for inspiring ksar (fortified village) views. Guest rooms feature traditional touches such as tataoui (woven reed) ceilings and Amazigh (Berber) blankets. The guesthouse has a popular restaurant where you can enjoy Moroccan, Chinese and European fare; though things do occasionally get a bit loud with tour groups.
Etoile Filante d’Or
Ait Ben Haddou
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