Dar Azawad

“A desert oasis - so surprisingly beautiful amidst the arid landscape you will be forgiven for thinking it a mirage….”

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Dar Azawad - Briefly

Dar Azawad is a beautiful desert rose rising up out of the last palm plantation of the south before hitting great Saharan desert.  It is 400 meters from the first dune, and 5 kms from M’hamid, which is the town where the road runs out and the desert truly begins!  Basking in the heat of the Saharan sun, Dar Azawad is an oasis of green plants and palm trees, flowers and shrubs, with the most inviting pool you will find in the south.  It also has three wonderful desert camps reached by camel or 4x4, so is ideal for a two or three night stay, with at least 1 night spent under the amazingly vivid Milky Way, or ‘River of Stars’ as the Berbers call it.

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Dar Azawad - Completely

French owner and manager Vincent Jacqet created Dar Azawad out of pise (fortified mud), and designed it in the style of a Kasbah with thick mud walls surrounding its 2.5 hectares.  The beautiful gardens are truly magnificent, especially when you realise the hard work and diligence that went in to creating them.

Having taken 2 whole years of watering with fresh water just to remove the salt from the earth, trial and error with different plants and shrubs brought them to where they are today.  With the help of the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, over 1500 trees and plants (mostly indigenous) including 4 different kinds of acacia, bougainvilleas, tamarix, olive trees, primulas, lantana, atriplex and henna are now thriving, with the aid of four full time gardeners.  But of course, for all their continued hard work - the date palm remains King!

Comfortable sun beds are positioned around the large terrace which surrounds the gorgeously tempting swimming pool - a real luxury in the hot Saharan desert.  Four large pergolas provide vital shade during the hottest part of the day, helping you to feel refreshed and relaxed.  Lanterns and candles light the terrace and gardens in the evening making a lovely setting for an aperitif and al fresco dinner.

The large, comfortable lounge and bar are warm in winter from the blazing open fire, and its roof terrace has panoramic views and comfortable cushions for star gazing with your Mojito – the perfect place to really appreciate the deafening silence of the desert.

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  • 10 rooms and 5 suites, all with air-conditioning and heating, Wi-fi
  • 3 Desert camps, reached by camel or 4x4
  • Gardens
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hammams
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Massage
  • Cookery lessons available
  • 5 hours from Ouarzazate airport
  • 1.5 hours from Zagora
  • 2 hrs from Ch’gaga dunes by 4x4 (2 days by camel!)

Spa and Hammam

Dar Azawad has two Hammams at the hotel, one large enough for two people, and one large enough for six!  Wonderful Hammam rituals are available on request, as well as manicures, pedicures, massages etc in one of the two treatment rooms using of Argan oil and Moroccan Verbena essential oil – divine!

There is also a Hammam at the Hommes Bleus camp, and massage available at the desert camps by prior arrangement.

Camel treks (see further details)

Both the Reve Sahara camp and Hommes Bleus camp are reachable by a short camel trek. Longer camel treks (2 - 7 days) are also available - please ask for further details.

Cookery classes

Standard rooms

There are 10 standard rooms in bungalow style accommodation throughout the grounds, each decorated individually in Moroccan design with wonderful Tadelakt (traditional polished plaster) bathrooms.  All have air-conditioning, heating and a terrace.

There are another 8 rooms with solid walls and ‘tented’ ceilings to give you the feel of being in a Nomadic tent in the desert.  These are also en-suite with air-conditioning, and are perfect for children, or for those who would like to feel like they are camping in the desert without actually going the whole hog!

Suites

The Sultan suite is 56 m2 with a King size bed, living room with open fire, air-conditioning and heating, Hi-fi, LCD TV with home cinema, DVD, ipod docking station, coffee machine, telephone, and mini bar.  It is of course en-suite, and has two terraces, solarium and a private garden.  A private Jacuzzi will be installed in 2011.

The 4 Saharan suites are 30 m2 each with living room, fireplace, air-conditioning and heating, King size bed, Hi-fi, LCD TV, DVD, ipod docking station, coffee machine, telephone, mini bar, private terrace and en-suite bathroom.

Desert camps (see further details)

The Dar Azawad also has three desert camps accessible by camel or 4x4 – the Reve Sahara, the Hommes Bleus and the Ch’gaga dunes bivouac camp.

Offering both French specialities and wonderfully simple traditional Moroccan fare with complex flavours and original twists, the cuisine at Dar Azawad is delicious.  Using local produce and focusing on freshness, Chef Hassan never fails to deliver Gastronomic meals.  Breakfast and dinner are included, and lunch is always available.  Dar Azawad is fully licence, and has a well stocked bar and excellent wine list.

Cookery classes

Dar Azawad – Saharienne room – Half board basis

The price shown above is based on two people sharing a room, and includes airport transfers on arrival and departure. If you have asked for flights to be included, the price shown is based on Royal Air Maroc flights. It may be cheaper using one of the low-cost airlines - please call our dedicated sales team for further details.

SPECIAL OFFERS:  During low season pay for 1 night and get your 2nd night half price, or pay for 2 nights and get a 3rd night free! Valid for stays between 03 June 2011 and 30 September 2011

  • Single occupancy prices are available upon request.
  • Extra bed prices are available on request
  • Minimum stay of two nights over Christmas and New Year - Christmas and New Year dinner included.

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