Citadelle Gorges

Ait Ibriren Km10 Gorges Du Dades, Ait Youl , 45173 Ait Ben Ali, Morocco – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>221</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Citadelle Gorges

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221 reviews
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Citadelle Gorges provides a public bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Ait Ben Ali. This guest house offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the mountain and lake. At the guest house, units include a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and slippers, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a balcony. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available every morning at the guest house. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests at Citadelle Gorges can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. For guests with children, the accommodation features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. A water park is available on-site and both cycling and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of Citadelle Gorges. The nearest airport is Ouarzazate, 119 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

FREE private parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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2 large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Peter
    Hungary Hungary
    “Fantastic location with maximum authenticity. Nice host, good food, comfortable bed.”
  • Wiliam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great value. Terrific views. Friendly owners. Full of character. Good breakfast included and a decent evening dinner (very generous portions).”
  • Chan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “As a travel photographer who has traveled to numerous countries, I often prioritize accommodations with great views when selecting places to stay. When searching for a place to stay this time, I checked reviews of many hotels, and the view from...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by hamou amgoune

9.8
9.8
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Host review score
hamou amgoune
Citadel Gorges is the right choice for visitors who are traveling from Marrakesh to the Sahara desert or from Merzouga to Marrakech searching for a combination of charm, peace, and quiet, and a convenient position to spend the night in between Marrakech and the desert or from where to explore Dades Valley. It is a small, comfortable guest house, situated in the heart of Dades Gorge. The citadel gorge is arranged on two floors, There are two splendid terraces from where you can enjoy the wonderful 360° view, relax and immerge yourself from morning onwards in the atmosphere of Dades Valley's daily life, watching the city traveling about by water and people gathering together and filling the alleyways and little squares with their chatter. The rooms are arranged on the first, and second, floors. on the ground floor, apart from the reception, there is a comfortable lounge where you can sit and drink tea, or just read. The buffet breakfast is served in the lounge on the ground floor.
“Salam there! My name is Hamou, enjoy meeting new people and familiarizing myself with them. Looking forward to meeting you! I’ll do my best to make your stay comfortable and help you enjoy this awesome city to the fullest! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding my listing.”
The neighbourhood of The Citadel gives good opportunity to walk with friends or with your children to discover the wealth and cultural traditions of the berbers ,the activities is available all around year as it is on the warmer south facing side of the High Atlas. we offer serval gentle treks mostl adonkey or mule bring your suplays will you are walking through the meandering hills of the dades valley and roses valley. Walking can be untile for no more than 2 – 6 hrs per day. the trail offers panoramic views, interesting geological formations and plenty of wildlife along the way. beautiful landscape with berber villages, plantations and the Dades river, many off roads around dades valley for lovers of mountain bike or motors bikes and 4 WD. They connecting the 4 valleys, dades valley, roses valley, birds valley, and todra valley without doubt offer a great experience lovers of the high mountains wildness, old Kasbahs with ancient villages warm and authentic Berber people. the location of The Citadel it s only 3 hours awy from sahara desert
Languages spoken: Arabic,German,English,Spanish,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • riad dades
    • Cuisine
      African • French • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Moroccan • Pizza • Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Citadelle Gorges
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Fast free WiFi 94 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Massage chair
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 06:30 to 13:00

 

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prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

It is possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

FAQs about Citadelle Gorges

  • The prices at Citadelle Gorges may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Citadelle Gorges offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Solarium
    • Evening entertainment
    • Entertainment staff
    • Open-air bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Horse riding
    • Public Bath
    • Massage chair
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Citadelle Gorges is 800 yards from the centre of Ait Ben Ali. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Citadelle Gorges has 1 restaurant:

    • riad dades

  • Check-in at Citadelle Gorges is from 14:00, and check-out is until 13:00.

  • Room options at Citadelle Gorges include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Yes, Citadelle Gorges is popular with guests booking family stays.