Ecolodge Quaryati Marrakech

We stayed for two nights after staying in central Marrakech for 3 days. The staff at the hotel were able to book us a taxi from the city with no problem which was brilliant as it's quite out of the way, 5km down a winding track. Although we were late arriving (about 9pm), dinner was still being served which we were offered straight away. The food for all three meals of the day was absolutely wonderful and excellent sized portions. The room was lovely, remaining cool throughout the day which was a nice retreat from the heat. The only issue we had with the room however was a small invasion of rather large ants coming through one of the window frames, which we blocked up with tissue to stop anymore coming in (the only reason the room cleanliness and comfort are marked down). The pool area and gardens were also lovely and quiet (apart from the peacocks occasional squawk) with excellent views of the Atlas mountains.

A thoroughly enjoyable stay, so good we will consider returning,

Relaxed relaxed relaxed relaxed and very well looked after.

Our stay comprised 7 days 20–27 December, the first time we had been away for Christmas since we were married back in the mists of last century. We had neither of us been to Maroc, nor even to Africa, and had no real idea what to expect. In the dark, Quaryati Lodge seemed a long, long way up a bumpy track from the main road but our cab driver (ordered ahead of time, a good idea) hung tough and we were relieved and delighted to arrive. It all made better sense the following morning. Our apartment was comfortable and spacious enough, the main building welcoming and stylish with its open log fire in the evening, the staff as helpful as could be, and the grounds a delight. The view from the roof puts the location into context, and at dusk the effect of the sun's last rays splashing the peaks of the snow-covered high Atlas to the SW quite spectacular Ours was pretty much a hideaway holiday and if this is what you're after, I cannot recommend it strongly enough. Even so, dinner on Christmas Eve, in the French style, was very jolly with several very different anglophone couples getting on famously. The daily navette to Marrakech is a useful service, but we visited only once, preferring poolside peacefulness. Daytime temps were as high as 23C but the water in the pool is cold...very cold! Our thanks to Françoise and her staff for a great holiday experience.

Hotel ok but to quiet and too far away from anything if its sit around and do nothing this hotel is for you.

If you are looking to get away from it all and relax in natural and beautiful surroundings then this is just what you are looking for. A perfect break from the British winter. The staff are really friendly and our Berber room (which had wonderful views of the mountains and gardens) was cleaned every day. The room was more like a studio apartment. We slept with the doors open most nights and adopted a little resident cat which became a regular visitor. The pool was delightful as was the wildlife (except sometimes at night when it could be a bit noisy). We daily saw Swifts dipping into the pool, butterflies and bright red dragon fly. The animals were all so ridiculously healthy and happy it sometimes felt like being in a Walt Disney film. Francoise and her son were most accommodating and helped us hire cars, taxis, restaurant tables, massages, Hammams etc. We hired a car up to the Atlas mountains but recommend you use a guide. We visited Marrakech in the evening (too hot in the day). It was a wrench to leave but we would go back and would recommend it to both couples looking for a break and to families with young children. It was great to see children playing in such natural surroundings.

Very pretty and remote lodge, about 40mn by car from Marrakech. Half or full day excursions to various locations and outside sporting activities are organised for a fee but on site, there's nothing per se to do, except relax and swim in the pool. Room was very clean and typically decorated in simple Moroccan style. Bed very comfortable and bathroom simple but clean (standard toiletries offered except conditioner). Service on arrival very friendly. The owner will helpful with taxi booking prior to arrival: money well spent as the lodge is so remote and difficult of access. Breakfast was good with suitable choice of homemade breads,eggs,yoghurts,jams,fruit, cheese and tea/coffee + homemade juice. But, later on in the day and particularly in the evening, there was no staff at reception or around to ask about anything. It felt like we were the only guests around and the place had more of an unfamiliar home setting at this point than a 4-star hotel. Compared with breakfast, the dinner we had was only just average. The tagine was meatballs in a tomato sauce and didn’t have a particularly special Moroccan feel or taste to it. The lack of visible staff presence after a certain time in the day and the quality of dinner were the only two disappointing features about the place. The free shuttle to Marrakech at 10am was excellent. Overall, if you are after a quiet retreat, it’s great. Service overall should be more professional, not just very kind and friendly to match hotel rating.

We've chosen this hotel because I was very stressed and needed to relax. It was definitely a good choice. The place is beautiful and very quiet. You have a stunning view of the Atlas Mountains while enjoying the fresh air of the countryside. The ecolodge is wonderfully decorated mixing modern and traditional Moroccan styles. The food is delicious and made from scratch. My boyfriend and I are vegan so they prepared veggie tagines, couscous and Moroccan salads for us as well as Moroccan crepes without butter for breakfast. Most of the food comes from the farm and we were positively surprised to eat veggies with such a sweet taste. The olive oil is also delicious to eat with the homemade bread. The staff was very friendly as well as Françoise, the owner, who gave us some tips to make the most out of our holiday. There is a free shuttle/taxi service which drops you in Marrakech at 10am and picks you up at 5pm. The day in the Atlas Mountains was amazing and I would definitely recommend it. I appreciated the fact that Françoise was booking the taxis for the activities and all we had to do was to show up at the meeting point with everything set up for us. We stayed for a week at the end of March 2013 and the weather was amazing (27-31 degrees)! I really enjoyed relaxing by the pool, playing with the 6 or 7 cats living on the property and admiring the peacocks. If I ever return to Marrakech, I will definitely stay at Quaryati.

Very nice and peaceful hotel with breathtaking views but food is on the expensive side and dinner service can be a bit slow. A couple of times, we had to wait one hour before being served our dinner. It's quite far from the city but there is a free shuttle from the hotel every day at a fixed time. Going to the city at the time you want would cost you 250 MAD one way.

This place is lovely, very remote and good value. Great pool and good food in the restaurant and a good buffet breakfast. If you go there make sure you contact them well before and arrange transport from the airport with the hotel. The expedia address and phone number are not correct. Check the website of the hotel for the correct details. Pretty much everyone we met there had had problems getting a cab or driving there themselves there and contacting the owner. It is not easy to find and barely signposted. The communication from the staff is not great and you have to ask if you want to know something. Once you get past that its a beautiful, quiet and natural place to stay, which is actually only 30-40mins out of Marrakech. Take ear plugs the peacocks can be a bit loud.