As indulgent a setting as anyone could hope for, the 19th-century Dar Ahlam leaves fortunate guests enchanted and inspired. Set against a stunning Saharan panorama, this Skoura retreat features sumptuous suites and an expansive villa with mud-brick floors and adobe walls, decadent Moroccan cuisine, a swimming pool, hammam, Jacuzzi — even its own perfume parlor, with a selection of hand-cut soaps, body vinegars and massage oils. The riad, a traditional Moroccan house located in the midst of the resort, is dedicated solely to caring for the body through myriad pampering treatments at the wellness center.
Dar Ahlam is a traditional Kasbah in the palm grove of Skoura (40kms of Ouarzazate, 250 kms of Marrakech), at the gateway to the Southern Moroccan desert. It is a truly unique location, where everything is designed to ensure that your dreams come true.
Dar Ahlam is classified “Relais & Chateaux” and is located in Skoura, Province of Ouarzazate, 30 minutes from the Ouarzazate International Airport and about 3 and a half hours from Marrakech.
Capacity: The Kasbah has 9 junior suites, sleeping a maximum of 18 guests. In addition, there are 4 superior suites and one independent villa. So in total, a maximum capacity of 30 guests.

The Garden:
The architect of French landscape, Louis Benech has designed 1.5 hectares of gardens surrounding the Kasbah. It is planted with date palms, olive trees, fig trees, aromatic herbs and a kitchen garden. It offers a various range of places where you can have lunch, dinner, or breakfast or where you can just rest in the shade.
The Kasbah:
Dar Ahlam is a Moroccan Kasbah dated from the 19th Century which was completely renovated in 2002. Dining room, drawing room, Moroccan drawing room, different terraces. 9 suites (from 35-40 m each) with air-conditioning, fireplaces, spacious bathrooms. View on the Atlas Mountains. No televisions. Each one has been decorated individually with unusual antiques and silk drapes.

Virtuoso Amenities For 2017-2018:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Full breakfast daily for up to two in-room guests, locations change daily
- A complimentary 50-minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
images courtesy of and © Dar Ahlam
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