KASBAHHOTELCAMP SITEHOTELHOTELHOTELKasbah des Noyers
The village of Berrem, 6km west of Midelt, is also known as the Kasbah des Noyers for the
ancient walnut trees shading its environs. There’s not much going on here, but the quaint village,
with its colourful mosque and ancient earthen walls, makes a good destination for a day hike
from Midelt. Follow the main path through the kasbah to the scenic overlook of the Gorges des
Berrem . Hiring a grand taxi from Midelt costs about Dh40.
Sleeping
Hôtel Taddart €€
( 0535 58 02 28; www.hotel-taddart.com; Rte de Meknes; s/d half-board from Dh450/600;
) This out-of-town brand-new hotel lifts Midelt’s accommodation scene considerably.
Rooms have balconies overlooking Jebel Ayachi, while a few even have fireplaces to ward off
the Middle Atlas winter. Excursions can be arranged, or you can divert yourself in the hotel’s
small museum (local crafts and fossils) or hammam.
Complexe Touristique Timnay Inter-Cultures €
( 0535 36 01 88; http://timnay-tourisme.com; Rte de Zaïda; camping per person Dh20, plus
per tent/car/campervan Dh15/15/25, bungalows from Dh200, Berber tents per person Dh25;
) About 15km north of Midelt, this centre is a joint Moroccan-Belgian venture aimed at
developing local tourism. Accommodation is simple – it works best with your own tent or
campervan – but Camping Timnay (as it’s known locally) is a good base for exploring the
region, as you can organise treks and guides from here. For the evenings, there’s a restaurant
and bar. To get here, take a grand taxi headed for Zaïda (Dh10) and ask the driver to let you
out at Timnay.
Auberge Jaafar €
( 0535 58 34 15; Berrem; r per person incl half-board Dh300; ) This peaceful kasbah-
style complex is about 6km west of Midelt, just past the village of Berrem. Rooms of all shapes
and sizes are set up around terraces and blooming courtyards. All facilities are shared, but
everything is clean (although the pool looked green and uninviting). Order during the day if
you’re going to eat in.
Hôtel Kasbah Asmaa €
( 0535 58 04 05; s/d half-board Dh300/600; ) About 3km south of Midelt, this hotel is
hard to miss – the kasbah-style exterior announces that you’re on the road south. Another tour-
group staple, it has fair rooms and an inviting pool at the bottom of the property, far away from
the rooms so as not to be overlooked. The licensed restaurant, contained in several traditionally
decorated salons, is worth eating at, even for nonguests – there’s often live Gnaoua music.
Hôtel Atlas €
Offline map ( 0535 58 29 38; 3 Rue Mohammed el-Amraoui; s/d Dh70/100) This tiny pensionis a fair budget option, with home-cooked food on request. Rooms are predictably simple, but
clean, as are the shared bathrooms with squat toilets (hot showers cost Dh10). Watch out for