At the tranquil Kasbah Iswan you'll soon start to feel as at home as the storks that nest on the turrets. Nights are filled with friendly conversation and delicious plates of couscous, while days can be relaxing in the flower-filled courtyard or hiking through spectacular scenery. It's 7km north of Kalaat M'Gouna, in the small village of Tazroute.
Kasbah Iswan
Dadès Valley
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