Fodor's Expert Review Jnane Tihihit
Douar Makhfamane, Lalla Takerkoust, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000, Morocco
Not far from the lake, this paradisiacal farm and guesthouse hides out behind the dusty, unassuming village of Makhfamane. Rooms and suites are scattered through the grounds, which are a veritable explosion of fruit trees, vines, vegetable patches, and aromatics. Accommodations are in keeping with this nature theme: natural colors, fabrics, and materials combine to create supreme comfort without the sense of extravagance. The guesthouse's menu is created entirely from the farm’s pesticide-free bounty; the homemade fresh cheeses are unparalleled. Instead of a chlorine pool, owners Robert and Carole have created a kind of basin that is filled daily and then used to water the gardens at night. There is a host of animals kept on the farm too, including pigs, a rarity in these parts. There's also a boutique that sells homemade cheeses, along with syrups, oils, and other local specialties.
PROS
- exemplary gardens
- total immersion in nature
- delicious food
CONS
- the road to get here is very bumpy
- this is a working farm
- natural pool might not be to everyone's tastes
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast