I would not recommend this hotel to anyone who doesn’t speak French, although the owners Philip and his partners spoke good English, they never ever tried to greet us or a least have a small conversation with us (they did with everyone else). They gave us a feeling that they wanted us to leave, because we couldn’t communicate. There is... More

I stayed here with a female friend at the Auberge for three nights. We chose the Auberge on the basis of Alistair Sawday’s “Special Places to Stay” review. Confusingly, it seems to have two names – “Auberge du Lac” and “Relais du Lac”. I think the full name is actually Auberge Relais du Lac. The website is http://www.aubergedulac-marrakech.com. I’ve got... More

I agree with the previous review. Catherine was very sweet and extremely helpful, and the other staff were polite and attentive. We stayed in a bedouin tent and although it wasn't the height of luxury, it was probably the best night's sleep we had in Morocco, and is very pleasant. Canoeing across the lake is lovely and good for wildlife... More

Well, we weren't sure before we left - it could've gone either way, not least because we'd been warned by several incredulous people in Marrakech that the drought meant this lake (a dam) was somewhat parched and we should scrap all thoughts of staying there. But the chance to stay in one of their Nomadic style Bivouac tents was an... More