Chez Youssef

Our stay at Youssef was amazing, he makes you feel really at home and is super kind. The room, breakfast and hospitality were great and Youssef organizes night trips to the dessert in a mobile camp far away from all the luxury camps. Thanks for the amazing experience and I would definitely recommend a stay at Youssef followed by a trip to the dessert!

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Chez Youssef is marked with a star in the book the Lonely Planet and with good reason. He is very welcoming. He organized all our excursions with awesome local guides. Made us a good dinner. The house he built is beautiful, but most importantly M. Youssef is an exceptional caring host. Knowing that our next destination after our stay with him was Marrakesh, he contacted us to make sure we were ok and if we needed any assistance following the earthquake event. Would recommend him 100%

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A perfect place to stay in Merzouga if you want a proper Moroccan experience. Youssef was so friendly, and helped to organize a desert night for us with his friends Ali and Youssef - where we rode into the desert on camels and were cooked the tastiest Tagine we had in Morocco. Away from the hoards of tourists in tent city, it was a unique and intimate experience. So glad we stayed here and couldn’t recommend it more, especially with the desert night. Other local recommendations: We loved having coffee and chilling at Chez Les Artistes - went there twice it was so peaceful.

Youssef has a rockstar reputation in travel guides such as lonely planet and he certainly didn’t disappoint. He is so kind and welcoming. He went above and beyond to make us feel at home. He gives great travel advice. We also book a trek in the desert through him, and it was perfect. You should 100% stay there !

Youssef cooked us a hearty breakfast, gave us local recommendations and booked a camel ride. He clearly cares about his guests.

We incidentally killed a sand roach that was hiding under the leg of a chair, but given the rustic location, it was understandable.

We absolutely recommend Hotel chez Youssef. Such a friendly, welcoming and caring host, who was always making sure we have everything need and we feel like home. His traditional sahara house is absolutely beautiful and special. The bedroom and the house in general is clean and very comfortable. Upstaires there's a terrace with a stunning view on the sand dunes of the desert. Even after checking out we were welcomed to stay for several hours inside his hotel in an air-conditioned room, in which we took a nap whilst the hottest time of the day. We were even given the opportunity to take shower then. Youssef organised an authentic and adventurous camping trip to the desert of Merzouga ghiuded by a team of two very professional and friendly sahara experts including an amazing camel ride only for the two of us, although we asked for the camping trip very very last minute at one of the busiest time of the season. All in all it was an amazing experience which we would love to repeat with the same host and the same team! Thank you, Youssef!

We loved the authenticity and kindness that we experienced at Chez Youssef. The place is intimate and well decorated. Food was excellent. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. What we enjoyed most was Youssef's spirit and kind hospitality. Youssef was also helpful giving us info on the area, and available to chat with us. We highly recommend Youssef's guesthouse to any travelers. Excellent value!

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The most comfortable bed we have slept in since we have been in Marrocos. Very clean, quiet and beautiful traditional house. Yussef is very welcoming and helpful. He carefully organized us a private excursion in the dessert away from the crowds.

Nice and clean room, very comfortable bed. Great host, very welcoming and nice. He organised a camel trip for us even though we asked at the last moment. Amazing breakfast. Thank you Youssef!