Places to stay which i used october 2012.
Ouarzazate Kasbah Dar Daif. On the edge of palmeraie. 1.5 km along the road to Zogora. Turn left after Hotel la Vallee. A nice place to stay the food was good but I am not sure about secure parking but the people were friendly and the room was good and clean.

Merzouga. Kasbah Mahayut.
You take the track off to the left there are a number of places to stay just on the edge of the sandy desert. Secure parking and a nice room on the edge of the sand dunes. They even have a large telescope for star gazing. Swimming pool acts as a watering hole for local birdlife. The food and staff were good.

Agadir.-Hotel Golden Beach.Lot 3 Founty 8000 Agadir +212 0528 211243
I went from Marakesh over the mountain route to Agadir via Asni. A great route but was not so much fun in the thick fog on the descent. I took about 5 hours to drive it. Agadir is just like any resort on the coast of Spain. I reached the town at 5pm and got lost with the crap road signs. I found this place in desperation. A bland hotel apartment block ten minutes walk to the beach. The room could have slept 4 and had microwave,fridge etc. If you are a group it would be a cheap place to stay off season.

Marrakech- Riad Bledena Douar Arbi Ben Bouzi. 2km on route to Ouarzazate
+212 (0) 661 182090 Riad Bledna - Guest House Riad Morocco
I wanted to stay out of Marrakech and I found this place. Beautifull gardens with secure parking. Rooms onto a cool garden yard. Nice large lounge with lots of books some on repairing landrovers. Staff speak little English so it is school boy french...which in my cae is non existent. It does nottake long to get back into Marakesh.

Marrakesh Ibis Hotel; Follow the signs for the railway station. Make sure you book in advance over the internet to get the best price. Bland functional business hotel. Staff friendly and the breakfast was good. Free internet and good it worked well. They say they have parking...I am not sure you can park outside (pay the man 10 dirham only). I did not see any secure bike parking. It takes about 30 minutes to walk to the Medina.

Midelt - Hotel Kasbah Asmaa
South edge of town on the the main N13 route. About 100 meters past the Ziz gas station.
Was able to park bike inside the protected courtyard area. Paid the watchman 15 - 20 dirham a day for keeping an eye on it.
Paid 350 for a room for one person including breakfast. 450 including a dinner set meal.
They have decently speedy wifi/internet in the lobby.
Heaters in the rooms and plenty of hot water in the shower.
Staff spoke decent English and was VERY helpful in arranging things and helping me get stuff done.
Nice cosy hotel with a fire place and beautiful public areas. The bathrooms in the rooms leave something to be desired but are clean and working.
I stayed 4 nights and wouldn't hesitate to return.

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I stayed in the follwing auberge and i recomend strongly each one of them..

1- Chefchaouen...............................Dar Gabriel ( superb location & friendly)
2- Midelt........................................Kasr Timnay (The overlander regular stop)
3- Erg Chebbi..................................Auberge Du Sud ( Impecable as always)
4- Ouarzazate (Oasis Fint).................Les Terrace des Delices ( Beautifull oasis)
5- Marrakech...................................La Ferme Berbere ( excellent location outside the crowded Marrakesh - guarded parking)

If anybody needs more info prices contact pm me...

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Lac Maider camping/Auberge-Tafraoute; On the MS6 piste stayed here overnight after being sand blased on the MS6 piste, excellent people and food, a great little stop over, toilets/showers OK, asked to pay nothing as I was taking a broken part to Zagora for them, like I say a great little place with great Moroccan hospitality.

N30° 40.105 W04° 41.147

Many places below updated from this 2013 post.

Hotel Toulousain, Marrakech
Handy for Loc2Roues (2 min walk) and like website says "basic accommodations”
Big ‘colonial-era’ tiled rooms, some en suite, set around courtyards, good breakfast, lots of cafes and restos nearby.
Good wifi reaches ground floor rooms but can't bring a moto in, or even park too long to unload. Garages and guardian parking nearby.
From 150d pp in a sink + bidet room
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Gite Paradis, Agoudim
Again, everyone loved this place in a tranquil palm valley below the cliff.
Bikes by the front. Lots of single beds in screened dorms, great food, cats and alcohol too.
But sadly the grandiose patron turned up as we left and stiffed me at 300d pp half board (nearly double from last time). Nice place but not worth that so make sure you establish a price or stay at the place below.


Auberge des Etoiles - Assaragh
The other auberge in the valley.
Warm welcome in a big modern Berber dwelling overlooking the palmerie above the cliff switchbacks. Bike let in the garage, car room out front, steamy hammam room, food was great this time. Family lives below and animals next to them.
200d dp


Hotel Bab Sahara, Tazenacht
Midle of town, modern courtyard block behind main hotel
Gated parking area
Good menu, pizzas make a nice change, friendly staff
Wifi best in the front coffee bar area
250pp HB


Kasbah Itrane, Tamnougalte
Great find one dark night, lovely spacious kasbah with classy rooms. Everyone loved it. Great service and food. Shaky wifi in reception.
Parking compound. Right below Jebel Kissane
300d pp HB and well worth it for a demi-splurge. (Best value of the 3 places to stay nearby - one more basic, the other mason d'hotes even nicer but pricey)
Website
I stay here regularly (2024)

Kasbah Tamadirt, Tamadirt (18km east of Agdz)
Authentic locally renovated mud and palm trunk kasbah set among the village's crumbling ruins. A bit dark, plain decor and small inside, but it's the real thing - you can't make a big room with mud. Friendly family runs it, food was good, seems popular with small Euro groups. Bikes inside the building.
220d pp HB

Only had lunch here but the auberge in the Tizi n Tazazert pass (Jebel Sahro route) is 200d half board. In November would have been extremely chilly at 2350m.

Hotel du Vallee, Ouarzazate (just south of the causeway)
A big hotel perhaps past its heyday but as one said ‘it’s the first hotel where everything works’. Water hot without asking, good pressure, rooms big enough and with aircon/heating, food was OK in the warmed resto ‘tent’, full pool. A reliable cheapie but may try the modern Ibis next time.
Wifi in reception and alcohol. Bikes inside - tip guardian
200pp HB

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Hotel Azaylah - Dh396 per night for good double with private facilities. No food available but its around the corner from the medina and wealth of good cafes and restaurants. Guardien parking in street outside.

Also noticed good looking campsite at North end of beach with grassy pitches.

Would be very interested in knowing more about this campsite. The two across the road from the beach at the north end of town were closed years ago.

Peter

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I stayed at the northernmost campsite in Asilah a couple of nights after seeing you in Midelt Pete

It was open but only me and a camper van. Seemed to be run by kids whist I was there and cost was confusing. The bungalows seem to have local families living in the and the toilet/shower block was pretty dire. I planned to stay 2 nights but left after 1.

The campsite next door didn't appear open

Going south, there's a 3 star hotel an hour before Terfaya. In Akhfennir, just before the Khnifiss N.P. Impeccable...clean....excellent beds even! Name is Sahara Beach, built in 2012. 280 for a single with breakast, off season.

Stayed at the following hotels/auberges in October 2014. Traveled solo for a week, met my girlfriend at Agadir Airport so some of the room prices are for two people.

Erfoud Hotel Jnane N31.26.344 W004.13.900 above a restaurant on the main road, car park to rear, 200dh inc. b'fast. OK but restaurant can be noisy.

Ouarzazate Hotel Amlal N.30.55.249 W006.55.044 on a quiet street to the west of town. Parked the bike in a small store room (locked but only space for 1 bike), security guard on reception, b'fast and room 200dh. Friendly, OK. Would have stayed at Bikershome but Peter was away.

Mararkech Hotel Farouk, Avenue Hassan II, N31.37.921 W008.00.869 air con but not working very well, 250dh inc. b'fast. parked bike on pavement directly outside entrance. Cheap for Marrakech.

Marrakech Hotel Corail, Avenue Hassan II, not far from the above. Air con, locked underground carpark, fairly comfortable, 550dh double inc.b'fast. Worth paying the extra for the parking.

Tarroudant Hotel Tiout N30.28.155 W008.52.562 comfortable, small balcony, air con, tv. 250dh inc.b'fast. parking outside in large carpark.
Recommended

Ait Benhaddou Auberge La Baraka, N31.02.571 W007.07.811 400dh for two inc. evening meal and b'fast. Lovely place to stay, friendly, good food and views, parked bike inside Auberge, facility to have washing done Highly recommended

Zagora Hotel La Palmerie end of the main street next to the famous "Timbuktu 52 Jours" sign. An old favourite although it's getting more run down each visit. Parked bike inside hotel, night security, friendly staff, bar and (if they haven't run out) double room and b'fast for two 210dh. Recommended

Tamtattouchte (10km north from Todra Gorge) Auberge Baddou N31.40.223 W005.32.872 Comfortable, pool, great food, friendly staff, parking in grounds. 250dh per person inc b'fast and evening meal.
Great place to stay, highly recommended.

Igherm Hotel Rendezvous N30.05.380 W008.27.623. 80dh for two. Very basic accommodation, food was ok. You'll probably skip using the shower here and sleep with your biking gear on as we did. Think it's the only hotel in town so serves a purpose but not the sort of place you'd choose to take your girlfriend or wife (although I did and she's still talking to me).

Sidi Ifni Hotel Bellevue N29.22.893 W10.10.612 Old colonial type hotel perched on the cliff with great sea views. Restaurant with and wine, very comfortable rooms, great views, car park outside entrance, friendly staff, 200dh double and b'fast 30dh. Recommended

Tangier Hotel Picaso. City centre not far from the souk above the port. N35.46.778 W005.48.742 Large rooms, tv, air con and a locked underground carpark. 250dh. Recommended because of the safeparking, can be noisy at night as there's a few bars outside.

IBIS Hotels Always a safe bet and found in major cities. Can be expensive but deals available if booking well in advance on-line. We saved about 50% at one this way. Stayed at Meknes, Agadir and the Ibis Budget (about 100dh cheaper) in Tangier.

Have to say this place is ideal to stay in Merzouga.

Just south of the town look out on your left for the sign "Hotel Kasbah Touareg"

Said and the guys are good to be with and he is not pushy even though he offers Tours in his 4x4 and Camels as everyone does here!! WiFi is nice and fast..which is a surprise!!!

Camping here is cheap..the same as all over Merzouga and the showers/toilets are clean. I am happy to recommend this place and if you want to contact him first his number is. 00212662578403

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Marrakech - Gueliz (nr Mac D's)
Hotel Toulousain
Still OK for the Loc convenience. Good breakfast, lots of restos nearby. Great wifi right to the rooms.
250d pp for an old-style en suite (+ 50 for a 2nd person). None en suites also, plus newer suites. No parking.

Ouarzazate south
Hotel du Vallee, Easy to find and not so bad really but now 280d pp, secure bike parking. Heating/a-con rooms. wifi in reception.

Assaragh
Auberge des Etoiles - spacious dar; simple charme rustique, bikes in lock-up

Tazenacht
Hotel Bab Sahara, pizzas, secure courtyard parking, wifi-ish in the cafe.

Tamnougalte
Kasbah Itrane. Now this has a terrace delices

Tizi n’Test
Dar Elmouahidines, blue place on R203 to Tizi n’Test., 30km before pass.
200d hb. Small rooms, can get chilly, but handy. Destroyed by quake 2023


New places tried, noted or checked out

If you're in the upper Ait Bouguemez valley (south of Azilal) there are several rustic trekkers' gites in the string of villages that make up this commune.

Stopped in to check out the remote Gite de Cathedral, 10km piste from Tillouguite where the tar starts. 200d hb. Rustic as you'd expect but nowhere else for miles. Presumably popular with climbers. Several small 3-bed rooms plus a double and a 4. One bathroom/toilet. Big fireplace that hopefully gets lit in winter.

Fint, 12km SW or Ouarzazate
Terraces des Delices, Pass through a new suburb, turn off and a quick river crossing just before arrival. It's a terrace all right, but not as delices as I expected for the €30 hb in tiny rooms. Stayed again a few years later - switched the price on departure. Won't stay again.

Foum Zguid
Auberge Iriki - signed south end of Foum Zguid, on a side street.
Stayed here years ago but no all-night no barking dogs this time, just surprisingly good wifi if you're close to the cyber next door. 180d hb. Warm welcome, closed courtyard parking and usual good food.

Also asked about Hotel El Fayja by the Afriquia 15km north of FZ - was told 400d ro. Have since stayed here when stranded. Was OK odd place; no one stays here.

Marrakech, north on the N09, opposite the stadium
Le Relais de Marrakech
Lovely haven but I thought a bit expensive @ 35euro for a ropey tent room only. Good resto. I guess it's the easy parking and camping close to Marrakech that must make it popular. A bit of signposting from the north would not hurt and incorrectly positioned on Google maps (link above correct).

Ksar Tissergate - 8km north of Zagora, signed east off the road.
Hotel Kasbah Ziwana
Genuine mud-brick place accessed on foot along the cool tunnels of the part-ruined old kasbah overlooking Oued Draa palmerie. Great terrace lunch. 250d hb. Parking in a plot outside with guardian, but still a bit exposed for baggage bikes. Good option outside Zagora babylon.

Tissint
Kasbah Tissint, signed at the bend north end of town.
Yet another classy but deserted new hotel overlooking the oued. Caught them by surprise for a nice salad lunch, A/c rooms round a pool said to be 250 hb. wifi.
At least one cheapie in the town's main street, also.

Nr Zouweiat Ahansal, 75km SE of Azilal
Dar Ahansal, (1660m). Lovely place with exceptional attention to detail inside and out. 280d hb (but 100d single supplement). Only one there and an odd atmosphere of suspicion developed, especially from the owner. But food was great and not charged for teas and water, as other places of this calibre might do. Dongle wifi. Fire place in room but no firewood so chilly in December. Possibly another kasbah in the village too.

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Hotel Prestige.few months old.walk in price;300 mad for1 person incl breakfast.chef de service talks dutch, french and english too.very helpful guy.

Bike was allowed and secured in the basement where the staff slept

Coming from the west its next to the total servicestation slong the main road just outside of town.easy walk to downtown area.

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It was first time for me to be in Morocco without own experiencies so I was on the safe side with accomondations and secure parking and reliability was in priority. The prices are not always low but still I share the experiencies maybe from any reason it can be usefull to someone. Sometimes I made prebooking sometimes improvised.

Asilah – Berbari Maison d Hótes
Guest house located some km’s from Asilah and from the highway on the countryside. Secure parking in the backyard. 2km off road route which can be difficult to ride in case of rain. The service and food was ok but that was my most expensive accomondation 600 DH incl.room, breakfast and dinner. Wifi available the staff was young ladies, they were firendly.

Marrakesh – Le Relais du Marrakesh
Camping which offer also rooms. It has pool also and wifi. 40 Eur incl breakfast. Restaurant offer dinner. The city center 10 min drive from the camping by taxi which runs hourly from the camping (60DH).

Taiouline – Hotel Safran
On the side of the main road. Bike parking in the closed backyard. 25 Eur with breakfast. They can offer dinner which was ok. Firendly staff.

Ait ben Haddou – Kasbah du Jardin
Good place with young friendly staff. Good conversations with them. 350 DH incl. room, breakfast, dinner. Wifi was good in the restaurant. Parking secure in the backyard where they offer also places for campers.

Hassi Labied village just near to Merzouga – Camping Ocean de Dunes
The place I liked the most on my tour. Run by berber brothers and they are friendly and helpfull very much. The camp has basic but clean rooms. Spent two nights there 260DH /night incl room, breakfast, dinner. I had the best food in Morocco here. Located as near as possible to the dunes. Wifi runs well. Hope to be back.

Midelt – Riad Villa Midelt
Off side from city center on a quiet place with parking in the yard. For a biker a bit fancy but in the same time very stylish decoration. 30 Eur with breakfast. Wifi was hectic a bit.

Meknes – Riad dar Zadine
10 min drive from city center (15 DH by taxi). Closed parking place. 400 DH incl breakfast. Arrived a bit late so dinner was not possible. Still lovely place.

Tanger - Camping Miramonte
The camping offers room too for 300 DH. Run by local guys in the name of the owner. This place was quite a mistake. The room was in bad shape. Go there in case of emergency only. The only advantage that near to Tanger Med. For sure with some more research better accomondation can be found with same secure parking.

Morocco Lodging, April 2016:
1 man, 1 motorcycle
Beer - liquor stores MAD12, bars MAD16+

Casablanca:
Hotel Du Louvre, MAD280, separate garage parking - close, big room & bed, ac. WIFI in lobby.
Located in a decent area, lots of shops, cafe's, restaurants, bars and a couple liquor stores (one is just across the main street).
If you stay more that one night, MAD250.
N 33 35'36.1 / W 007 36'57.9
The hotel owner told me parking would be MAD20 per day, however when I returned for the moto the attendant was unsure of the price. Neither of us could understand each other so he motioned for me to leave without taking any MAD.

Chefchauen:
Hotel Ahrazem, MAD150, parking along side (I gave the night watchman MAD20), suite - one large sitting room - a large bedroom and bed, even had an entry way with shelves to put my helmet on. Good WIFI. Very nice place.
N 35 10'10.8 / W 005 16'00.9

El Jadida:
Hotel La Place, MAD350 (400 with breakfast) modern hotel, secure garage parking, good WIFI, friendly staff.
Restaurants, bar and liquor store, all within one block.
N 33 15'04.6 / W 08 30'12.3
Note: There's another Hotel next to the liquor store that looked decent and most likely for less MAD, has garage parking as well. I didn't notice it until after I had checked in.

Essaouira:
Hotel Riad Souiri Eraounak, MAD185, parking in front, nice room with a window, big bed, sofa, good WIFI. Friendly staff. Breakfast available - MAD25. Nice place.
It's located just as you enter the city across the street from the Carrefour next to the Renault dealership. City center is 1.2 miles.
N 31 29'53.2 / W 009 25'10.8
There's a liquor store located along the street next to the Medina wall,
N 31 30'55.2 / W 009 45'55.8, coords are approximate.

Gorges du Dades:
Auberge Peupliers, MAD150 including dinner & breakfast, safe open garage parking, basic room with a big bed, window, WIFI. There's two sandwich (one has tajine) shops across the street, very good food.
Excellent place for the money. Located at the bottom of the famous twisty section of the Gorges.
N 31 31'13.1 / W 005 55'52.1
The Hotel Kasbah just up the street has and wine.

Imilchil:
Collier d' Amber, MAD210 including breakfast & dinner, safe overhead parking, big room, window, WIFI - worked good in the restaurant, not so good in the room.
The owner speaks good English and is a tour guide, lots of good riding information.
On the left just as you're riding out of town towards the petrol station.
N 32 09'25.9 / W 005 37'52.2

Imlil:
Auberge Zaratoustra, MAD200, parking outside in front, big bed, shared bath, good WIFI, , breakfast - very good - MAD?, dinner available. (Had one and breakfast, the cost was MAD48)
Owned by a French couple, ride through town across the river on the right going up the hill. Everyone in the area called the place, French.
Highly recommend visiting this town and staying here.
N 31 08'10.1 / W 007 54'52.3

Rabat:
Hotel Darna, MAD350 - including breakfast, modern room, windows, good WIFI, secure parking for two motorcycles in storage room, friendly staff.
Close to restaurants, bars and a liquor store.
N 34 01.622 / W 006 50.450 (Just inside the Medina)

Sidi Ifni:
Hotel Belle Vue, MAD170, secure parking, big room & bed, balcony, WIFI in common areas, two bars & restaurant. Breakfast MAD30. Nice place.
The upper level bar is expensive, the ground floor bar is a local hang out, regular pricing and take away.
N 29 22'51.9 / W 010 10'35.6

Tata:
Hotel Le Relais des Sables, MAD220, secure parking, small room with two small beds, ac, bar & restaurant, pool. WIFI in lobby, pool and bar area. Nice place. Beer MAD16
N 29 44'22.6 / W 007 58'28.8

Touflihte:
Auberge Touflihte, MAD200, secure parking inside, big room & bed (very basic), restaurant, & wine (, MAD25 for 33cl), good view.
NO WIFI
On the N9 40 miles East of Marrakech, start of the Tizi n Tichka Pass.
N 31 28'49.0 / W 007 25'59.3

Zagora:
Hotel La Palmeraie, MAD210 - including breakfast, parking in front, & restaurant, big room, two small beds, great shower, swimming pool. Beer is expensive, MAD25 for a 25cl can. WIFI in ground floor common areas.
Good location, end of main street, on the right at the last round-about.
N 30 19'25.4 / W 005 50'26.4