Some places do not need sophisticated design or stylish decoration, it's just the authentic character, the friendly smiles of the staff and an awesome location...
Ecolodge and Berber hospitality centre Kasbah du Toubkal, located at 1800m in the High Atlas, is such a place. Basic luxury I would call it. Its the total experience that makes it unique, from the arrival by feet or donkey to the hammam that awaits you after a challenging hike in the mountains.
http://www.kasbahdutoubkal.com/
Located just 60km away from Marrakech at the foot of Jbel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, Kasbah du Toubkal is an ideal base for trekkings. Options range from a Toubkal ascent for diehards to strolls and daytreks.
Berber hospitality centre means that the Kasbah is not a hotel in the traditional sense; it's an extension of the hospitality of the Berbers who run it. That is what makes it unique, but expectations should also be managed, as the owners write on their website: "What many guests enjoy and find unique is the feeling of equality and community at the Kasbah. However, it is important to realise that it is not necessarily to everyone. Its unique broad-based approach to welcoming guests may not suit those that expect the place to be perfectly 'dressed' all the time. People expecting an approach more typical of a 4 or 5 star hotel should think carefully before visiting."
If you asked me, either as place to stay during a hiking expedition or as daytrip to have lunch or tea, Kasbah du Toubkal should not be missed.
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