I'm so glad I stayed here! The owner, Hashim, and his brother Younes were warm and welcoming, from start to finish. Younes even helped me get my laundry done, and when I asked where to buy Moroccan nuts, he drove me to a local shop to buy some. I was moved by his kindness. The atmosphere: The riad was built with attention to detail - from the quality of the materials to the beautiful designs and artwork. The roof provides a 360 view, with the ocean on one side. I meditated, read and exercised up there. My room was spacious and quiet (except for a couple of neighborhood roosters in the morning and a faint call to prayers from a nearby mosque, which I thought added to rather than detracted from the atmosphere). The riad was very clean. I was told the electricity is generated by solar panels! No unnecessary use of single-use plastic, from what I could see. Dining: Breakfast - I had an omelette, pastries and coffee. A great place to meet other guests and make new friends! The fireplace was lit in the evening. Very cozy. Hammam - inside the riad: I got a full-body hammam (not bad) and a facial (very good). Transportation: They organized a car to pick me up from a nearby hotel and a drop-off at the airport. The neighborhood: On a quiet alley in the village of Tamraght, a 2-minute walk to a lovely coffee shop and restaurants (Moroccan, health-food, etc); close to shops with basic necessities and a pharmacy; a roughly 10-minute walk to the beach. After staying at a nearby hotel for a few days, I'm glad I had the opportunity to enjoy a more authentic Moroccan experience and to meet new people. As a solo traveler, I felt very safe. I would definitely stay again!
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