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Chez Youssef

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out guesthouse with a restaurant
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Property grounds
Property grounds
Birthday party area
Interior
Triple Room | Courtyard view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Merzouga Centre, Taouz, 52202
  • Erg Chebbi
    1 min walk
  • Lake Dayet Srij
    20 min walk
  • Igrane Palm Grove
    7 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Merzouga

Chez Youssef puts you in the heart of Merzouga, steps from Erg Chebbi and within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Dayet Srij. Highlights at this ski guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free valet parking. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Along with ski-in ski-out access, this guest house offers on-site ski storage. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Merzouga guest house include Igrane Palm Grove and Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center.
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What's nearby

  • Erg Chebbi - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Dayet Srij - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Igrane Palm Grove - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Royal Palace of Erfoud - 50 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Errachidia (ERH-Moulay Ali Cherif) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant tenere - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel&Restaurant "Trans Sahara - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Restaurant Rimal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Merzouga - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Nora - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Chez Youssef

Ski-in/ski-out guesthouse with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Ski-in/ski-out access, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Chez Youssef. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Chez Youssef was completed in January 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Merzouga guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2008
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Chez Youssef offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Merzouga guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of MAD 84; reservation required

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2008
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 110 per night.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 34.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: MAD 50 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: MAD 0 (one-way), from 1 to 15 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 110 per night
  • Laundry fee: MAD 50 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: MAD 84

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 52000GT0192

We should mention

  • Children aged 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Chez Youssef
Chez Youssef House
Chez Youssef House Merzouga
Chez Youssef Merzouga
Chez Youssef Guesthouse Taouz
Chez Youssef Taouz
Chez Youssef Taouz
Chez Youssef Guesthouse
Chez Youssef Guesthouse Taouz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chez Youssef?

Chez Youssef offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chez Youssef?

Yep, Chez Youssef has a free self car park and free valet parking.

What makes Chez Youssef a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Chez Youssef.

Is Chez Youssef family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Chez Youssef is a hit with families.

Does Chez Youssef serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chez Youssef?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chez Youssef?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chez Youssef?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chez Youssef?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chez Youssef Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very clean and beautiful facilities, very attentive staff, specially Youssef, food is also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, charming, and comfortable property managed by Youssef and his wife. Youssef was so welcoming and hospitable. We ate dinners cooked by Youssef's wife in their beautiful courtyard for a truly warm and authentic experience. Youssef also arranged a sunset camel ride for us one evening which was so memorable. Amenities are lacking but we were tired from our drive arriving from Fes so we were there just to relax and enjoy the desert area. My husband and I were sick from something we ate in Fes and Youssef made us a home remedy drink that helped. Youssef's kindness cannot be beat! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

YUJU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and host
I was welcomed from the time i parked my car. Youssef is a great host. He welcomed me with delicious cookies and mint tea. he also turned on the heater in the room for me. i feel very warm from both the environment and also from Youssef. I love how Youssef decorates the rooms and public area. The breakfast is awesome as well. i highly recommend you to stay with Youssef.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kei, JAPAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel
people are friendly. location is good. dinner breakfast are also good. youssef,he is a good guy. i like this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too good to be true
Sometimes things appear too good to be true. When I booked this place the day before, there were not many decent places left on Expedia for Merzouga, and I did have bad experience before that some fake people post high rating reviews on a property that disappointed me badly. So I was highly skeptical. But I was happy that I was proved wrong. Youssef is such a wonderful host, he picked me up from the bus station at 5:30am in the early morning and put me to the comfort of his living room sofa to catch up some sleep before the guests checked out. I never slept on anyone's sofa including mine for 3 hours. The breakfast is both healthy and filling, with eggs, omelette, fresh orange juice, fruits and different breads, such a nice treat in his sun drenched beautiful courtyard. He also arranged the sunset camel tour for me, and I was able to spend a magical night in a duvet covered bed in a tent. The room of course is very comfortable and clean. Too bad due to the over night camel tour I was only able to spend a couple of hours in the actual bed. :) The next morning he started early again to prepare breakfast for me when I returned from the desert and help me with my luggage back to the bus station. I have stayed in so many places in the world, but rarely I have had the real feeling that it is the home away from home. This time it was, in the desert of Morocco. Thanks Youssef, if I ever come back again to Merzouga, you know where I will be staying.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is the best out of all the places I stayed in Morocco in 3 weeks of time. It very cute, very pretty, very clean. The owner is super nice as well. We didn’t arrange for pick up. We arrived late by the bus. The owner was worried so he came to the bus station to pick us up. The next day, he let us hang around the hotel until we got picked up by the desert trip in the later afternoon.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the best stay here in Morocco, everything was well organised and the breakfast was our favourite at chez Youssef. Ended up staying one more night here because it was simply amazing! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chez Youssef was such a wonderful place to stay in the desert. Youssef was hospitable and informative and his house was comfortable, the bed was the best we have slept on in years!! The Tajine he made us for dinner was the best one we ate during our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! Really enjoyed our day, attentive host, great facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend Chex Youssef!
Youssef is a very gracious and accommodating host with a great sense of humor. The fresh, homemade meals are very delicious and his breakfast is very delicious as well. Chez Youssef is a very clean and quiet place to relax and recharge before heading out in to the Sahara. It's a 5 minute walk to the bus station or other cafes. I highly recommend Chex Youssef for anyone traveling to Merzouga. Talk to Youssef about desert adventures. He is extremely knowledgeable and can be of great assistance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, clean and charming. Recommend!
Very comfortable, clean, good food, good host, good wifi... just a few minutes walk in to main part of town and bus station. Recommend and would stay again...

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Ma Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home sweet home
My husband and i stayed for a night. We enjoyed the stay. The owner is friendly and helpful. Try and experience the "feel at home"/"home sweet home". The entire place is clean,quiet with traditional moroccan-style decorations. We are looking forward to visit and stay in this place again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our best stay in Morocco
Very authentic guest house. Youssef is very helpful. He will take your problem as his own and tries best to make your stay and experience as comfortable as possible. The place is not a five star hotel, but it is very clean and the design is very attention to detail. It is by far the best place that we have stayed in Morocco.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent place to get away and enjoy the real mor
Best part if my trip. Youssef is a great host and his desert camp is not to be missed

10/10 Excellent

Shawn & Steph, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Merzouga
Youssef is a fantastic helpful host! The rooms are simple, but clean, comfortable and functional. We had dinner on the night we arrived. They need one hour notice so they can go and buy fresh meat and produce. Dinner and the following mornings breakfast were wonderful. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in Merzouga
We loved our stay at Chez Youseff! Youseff was friendly and accommodating and made us feel at home. We were fortunate to be able to set up a private camel trek to his camp. The camp was beautiful! It was completely isolated and there were even flush toilets! We pulled our mattress out of the tent and slept under the stars. It was an incredible experience and I can't recommend Chez Youseff enough!

10/10 Excellent

wendy, Los Angeles, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our sweet Prince!
Youssef was absolutely amazing! We left there friends with him! He was so flexible. We took an overnight bus from Fez to Merzouga to do a camel excursion. Unfortunately, we had already booked with someone else, and were unaware that Youssef hosts them, as well. He was sweet about this, still meeting us at the bus at 7 A.M. and walking us to his place. He is so easy to talk to and took such good care of us. He sat us down, fed us, and let us sleep, as long as we needed, as there was no-one in need of our room, that night. He made sure that our ride picked us up and was kind to the excursion host. We appreciated his extra effort and would choose his hotel, again and again...and we hope to get to. What a dream come true!

10/10 Excellent

L Taylor, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic & Boutique, w/ 5-Star Concierge Service!
Our favorite experience in Morocco! We stayed 2 nights & were so sad to leave! Youssef was extremely kind & helpful, waiting up for us after we had some travel delays before we arrived. He fixed tea & snacks, & made us feel so relaxed & welcome with his sunny disposition – our travel delays melted from our minds! The house itself is lovely, with bright blue accents, a great fireplace room with comfy sofas, a courtyard, big private rooms with large beds, en suite bathrooms, & lovely Moroccan decor. Breakfast was fantastic; more & more food kept coming, and we ended up stuffed! Right behind the house is a large, lovely oasis and the beginning of the magical Erg Cheggi dunes. Youssef helped arrange a camel trek to his own private dune camp for our 2nd night, where it was just us, one other lovely family who were also guests at the house, & a couple of staff to help cook dinner & guide the camels. After an amazing starry night with music & great food (& a great sleep in a safari-style luxury camp, with beds & private toilets!), we headed back to the house & were able to shower, enjoy another great breakfast, & relax before checking-out. He also helped point out places for wildlife & birds, & could arrange anything you like (better service PLUS better pricing than the big group tours we saw!). We had a magical time, with the service & attention of a 5-star concierge (who seems to speak at minimum 6 languages fluently), all bundled up into an authentic Merzouga Sahara experience.

10/10 Excellent

Aiden, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You'll love Yousseff
Yousseff is very hospitable. The breakfast was amazing and it could not have been a nicer experience

10/10 Excellent

David, Arcata, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great visiting Chez Youssef and the Sahara
When I arrived after dark, the owner of Chez Youssef met me at the bus office and walked me the couple of blocks to his lovely establishment. Chez Youssef is a friendly and very comfortable place to stay. In addition to good beds, a/c, and private baths, there are good wifi and electrical outlets. The courtyard in the middle of the riad has a palm tree and a bubbling fountain, and is frequented by a family of house sparrows who enjoy the refreshing water. Food at the lodge is excellent, and is served in this quiet refuge. The complimentary breakfast is tasty and filling. On the final evening Youssef prepared a meatball tagine for me that was a delicious symphony of flavors. Youssef also arranged a wonderful overnight camel trek into the Sahara Desert and later a 4x4 trip though the surrounding area. The whole experience at Chez Youssef was greatly enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast, free laundry service, excellent wi-fi speed (considering you are in a moroccan village), good price for a tent + a room in the hotel, cheap yet delicious dinner, best owner.

10/10 Excellent

David , Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay at Chez Youssef
I arrived by bus late and was met by the inn keeper who gave a ride to the lodging. He provided good options for activities and good advice. The breakfasts were great. Wi-Fi worked well. The lodging had authentic charm.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the Sahara.
Hamid was outstanding. He, his wife, and sister arranged tours for us, took us to and from the bus stop, cooked great food, did our laundry, and answered any questions we had. Wifi streamed great.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019