Kasbah Amezray

High Atlas Mountains


This 12-room guesthouse has cosy rooms (five with en suite) with exposed stone walls and wood-beam ceilings. It's set in front of a photogenic granary, which you can visit. Proprietor Youssef is good contact to arrange treks, rock climbing, 4WD trips and transfers to Marrakesh. Half-board is available for Dh150.


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1. Ait Ben Hmad Igherm

0.02 MILES

This 17th-century igherm (collective granary), still in use by the villagers of Amezray, is one of several historical structures in the region to benefit…

3. Ait Sidi Moulay Igherm

1.18 MILES

The largest building in Zaouiat Ahansal dominates the surrounding village. Still home to the saint's descendants, the village's oldest building also…

4. Tomb of Sidi Said Ahansal

1.21 MILES

The 13th-century tomb of Sidi Said Ahansal is the chief place of religious pilgrimage in the valley, though it is off-limits to non-Muslims. Above the…

5. La Source de Taghia

5.02 MILES

Water cascades out of the cliff face and down a rocky hillside at these small springs just south of Taghia. It's often a good spot to sit and observe…

6. Cathédrale des Rochers

9.5 MILES

The most-famous peak of the Reserve Naturelle de Tamga absolutely dominates the surrounding landscape – supposedly in the same manner great cathedrals…

7. Lac Izoughar

13.11 MILES

At the very upper (northeastern) end of the Aït Bougmez Valley, the seasonal Lac Izoughar is a favoured watering hole for the nomadic Aït Atta tribe…

8. Sunday Souq

22.36 MILES

The valley's weekly market takes place on Sunday and offers a great insight into valley life. Traders and shoppers start arriving in Tabant on Saturday…