3 Best Hotels in The Todra Gorge, The Great Oasis Valleys

Made from the same mountain rock that surrounds it, this quirky eco-hotel is owned and operated by the charming Addi Sror, who speaks excellent English. It's best known for its atmospheric cave rooms carved from the mountainside, as well as its "tower rooms." The site has a splash pool for children; donkey rides and wonderful hikes through the nomadic lands provide further recreational opportunities. Rates include half-board, and you can bring your own wine or beer.

This small hotel is a worthy choice for budget accommodations at the far northern end of the Todra Gorge. The restaurant serves creditable tagines, lamb, and other specialties if you order ahead. There is a pool on-site, and they can organize hiking and four-wheel-drive excursions to interesting destinations off the well-trodden path, including salt mines, caves, and waterfalls.

This pretty guesthouse sits at the edge of the river amid fig trees, olives, and date palms with the walls of the Todra Gorge towering above. Rooms, though on the snug side, are comfortable and nicely outfitted with rustic furniture, wrought-iron bedframes, and woven mats; all have air-conditioning and heating, and some have a private terrace with views of the gorge. An on-site restaurant prepares a mix of Moroccan and French cuisine; breakfast is served on the terraces, where you can stretch out on handmade cushions under an Amazigh tent, listening to the chatter of birds. Rates include breakfast and dinner.