Chez Youssef

This is morocco hospitality at its best. Our favorite people in our whole trip; genuine, sweet, accommodating... Good food, spotless, walking distance to dunes. They also arrenged our camel ride and were very professional at all times.

Most of my communication was with Idir, who I think works for Chez Youssef. Idir was very kind and kept in constant contact. My supratours bus arrived late from Ouarzazate in the evening and he was there to pick me up and walk to Chez Youssef together. His French and Spanish are great, English not so much but gets by. The place is clean, has shower a toilet (not of the conventional western kind). When I visited late December it was very quiet in the area. Local families of Merzouga live in small houses around. Table tennis table available. Rooftop terrace with a view of desert. And inside is adorned nicely. It was very cold at night time in December here, but sure enough they had a warm sleeping bag in my room available for use :) I did a short tour of the desert for a good price. This involved Idir taking me to a local camel herder, who then does the tour. This local may ask for a small tip after. Other members of staff very kind too and welcoming.

Unfortunately the WiFi didn't work, which was a shame. But Idir and his colleague tried hard and for a long time to get it to work for me, which I appreciate.

Wonderful, helpful host and great breakfast. Location and the place itself was excellent. Highly recommend

Very authentic. Comfortable and clean. Host was extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and bountiful.

Location was somewhat obscure. Cash only.

Youssef is absolutely the best part of Chez Youssef. We have yet to meet a more generous and kind person on our travels. Youssef and his family are friendly and accommodating and didn’t hesitate to drop everything to help us book tours or give us directions. And when we got back from our excursions he was always waiting with a smile and asking whether we had a good time. He prepared a vegetarian breakfast for us each morning and was so attentive ensuring we had everything we needed. I highly recommend staying at Chez Youssef, if only to experience his hospitality.

Youseff organized a wonderful trip by camel into the dunes where we camped for one evening. It was magical.

Youssef arranged for us a very authentic Moroccan experience for a night in the middle of the desert with 2 berber guides. He was supportive and helped us also for additional activities such ATV tour.

We had not much time to stay here :( Some little details in the communication, room or in the tent can be improved but they are not fundamental: Youssef's hospitality will make you forget them and live an amazing experience.