3 Best Hotels in Taroudant, Agadir and the Southern Atlantic Coast

Tucked away south of the main square, Dar Dzahra is full of surprises, starting with the unassuming entrance that leads into a house that is in fact two separate buildings: one over 300 years old and the other just a few years old. The restoration was a labor of love, and owner Yves is happy to share his passion for Moroccan architecture and his expansive knowledge of Taroudant and local Amazigh culture with guests.

This English-speaking, family-friendly guesthouse, which doubles as a cultural center, has been certified by Green Key for its sustainable operations and environmental responsibility. The house is the focal point for U.K. tour company Holidays with Heart, which emphasizes responsible and ethical travel. The hotel arranges a variety of cultural activities in the region.

Taroudant's oldest family-run riad is inside an authentic Moroccan town house dating from the early 19th century and has many period features. Rooms are set around an inner courtyard shaded by old trees and fall somewhere between typically Moroccan and kitsch in design and furnishings. They are large, comfortable, and have air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Some can accommodate families. The onsite restaurant is considered one of the best places in town for a traditional Moroccan meal.