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Chez Youssef

3.0 star property
Merzouga ski-in/ski-out guesthouse with ski storage and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Property grounds
Interior
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Ski storage
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Merzouga Centre, Taouz, 52202

What's nearby

  • Erg Chebbi - 1 min walk
  • Lake Dayet Srij - 20 min walk
  • Igrane Palm Grove - 7 min drive
  • Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center - 9 min drive
  • Souqs of Rissani - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Errachidia (ERH-Moulay Ali Cherif) - 123 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Chez Youssef allows you more time for skiing with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is a nice spot to enjoy après-ski drinks. Other highlights include a rooftop terrace, a terrace, and a garden. Ski storage is also available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
    • Free train station pickup
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Fireplace gate

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ski rental shops

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Hosted evening meal costs MAD 84
  • Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of MAD 50 per day

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 110 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 52000GT0192

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

Does Chez Youssef offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chez Youssef does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Chez Youssef?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chez Youssef?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Chez Youssef?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chez Youssef?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Chez Youssef and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Chez Youssef?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers garden views.
What's the area around Chez Youssef like?
Chez Youssef is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 1-minute walk from Erg Chebbi and 20 minutes' walk from Lake Dayet Srij.

Chez Youssef Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, very clean and beautiful facilities, very attentive staff, specially Youssef, food is also very good.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
YUJU, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel
people are friendly. location is good. dinner breakfast are also good. youssef,he is a good guy. i like this hotel.
Kei, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Maggie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Julian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great! Really enjoyed our day, attentive host, great facility.
ali, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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...
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You'll love Yousseff
Yousseff is very hospitable. The breakfast was amazing and it could not have been a nicer experience
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review