Chez Ichou, Boumalne Dades

4.8 (39 reviews) · Comfort
Charming guesthouse nestled in Dades Gorge, featuring a rooftop plunge pool, panoramic views, and an on-site restaurant
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Reham T.
Oct 13, 2024
The peaceful location and the furnjtiong and confort were perfect
Diana
Diana A.
Sep 14, 2024
It's a beautifully decorated hotel in the Dades Valley. The food here is amazing! The rooms are spacious and beautiful. Very cozy little riad.
Tom
Tom B.
Jul 25, 2024
We would rate this hotel near the top -- relative to what we need in a hotel. It's definitely not "over the top" but it is... Read more
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Zenia Z.
Jan 26, 2024
This hotel was dreamy. The room was beautiful, overlooking the mountains. We had the most amazing meals - be it breakfast or the four-course dinners by... Read more
Tim
Tim C.
Dec 03, 2023
Excellent! This lovely guest house along the Didis Gorge was run by the gracious owner and host with great attention to detail. The meal was delicious... Read more
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Overview

Chez Ichou is a boutique guesthouse located in the Dades Gorge, a 35-minute drive north of Boumalne Dades. This intimate property features a panoramic roof terrace with a plunge pool that overlooks the river valley and mountains, immersing you in the natural beauty of the region. Despite its peaceful isolation, it's conveniently positioned close to numerous attractions, making it an ideal base if you're planning to explore the local area.

The guesthouse provides around 10 comfortable guestrooms, all equipped with air-conditioning, heating, and private bathrooms. Each room is spacious and features a lovely balcony that overlooks the river, creating a serene atmosphere where you can relax to the sounds of running water. The rooms are praised by past kimkim travelers for their cleanliness, comfort, and attention to detail, with crisp linens and tasteful decor adding to the overall appeal. The larger balcony rooms offer additional space for those seeking extra perks during their stay.

With breakfast included and a restaurant that offers a set dinner menu year-round, you're sure to have a delightful culinary experience at Chez Ichou. The food is consistently praised by kimkim travelers as exceptional, with the service being highlighted as some of the best in Morocco.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 0673429463
Hotel address icon Ait Oudinar, 23 Km de Boumalne Dades
Hotel website icon Hotel website
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Friendly and Attentive Staff

Numerous reviews highlight the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. Guests frequently mentioned that the staff went above and beyond to accommodate their needs, creating a welcoming atmosphere. (19 mentions)

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“The staff was so friendly and available for whatever we needed.”  — Zenia Z.
T
“the friendliness of the staff that went the extra step to accommodate us”  — Thomas G.
Robert
“the staff at this hotel could not have been more friendly as went out of their way to attend to or every need”  — Robert M.
Delicious Food and Dining Experience

Guests consistently praised the meals offered at the hotel, both breakfast and dinners. The food was described as amazing, delicious, and exceptional, with a special mention of a great chef and attention to detail. (15 mentions)

Z
“We had the most amazing meals - be it breakfast or the four-course dinners by the fireplace.”  — Zenia Z.
Amy
“The food (we had dinner and breakfasts here) was really amazing!”  — Amy L.
Dirk
“The food was exceptional”  — Dirk K.
Beautiful and Comfortable Rooms

The rooms were described as beautiful, well-appointed, large, and clean. Guests appreciated the comfortable accommodations and the detailed design of the rooms. (11 mentions)

Z
“The room was beautiful, overlooking the mountains.”  — Zenia Z.
Tim
“the accommodations were well-appointed and one of our favourite places on our trip through Morocco.”  — Tim C.
Birgid
“The rooms were large and the bedding crisp and clean.”  — Birgid M.
Stunning Views

Several reviews noted the stunning views from the hotel, including beautiful mountain views and fantastic views from the pool area. (4 mentions)

Linda
“the view from the pool was Fabulous!”  — Linda y.
Birgid
“The decor was clean, with green plants everywhere and lovely, private decks out back overlooking the ravine.”  — Birgid M.
M
“Chez Ichou is beautiful with the most gorgeous views.”  — margaret m.

Traveler Reviews

39 total ratings, 28 with reviews
4.8
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.7
Location
4.5
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.8
R
Reham T.
Kuwait | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
The peaceful location and the furnjtiong and confort were perfect Read more

The peaceful location and the furnjtiong and confort were perfect

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in January 2022
Diana
Diana A.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024
It's a beautifully decorated hotel in the Dades Valley. The food here is amazing! The rooms are spacious and beautiful. Very cozy little riad. Read more

It's a beautifully decorated hotel in the Dades Valley. The food here is amazing! The rooms are spacious and beautiful. Very cozy little riad.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2024
Tom
Tom B.
Kennewick, WA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
We would rate this hotel near the top -- relative to what we need in a hotel. It's definitely not "over the top" but it is so pleasant and comfortable. We had our own balcony overlooking the pool (and exterior dining) area as well as the gardens and farms and rocky cliffs of the Dades Gorge. The dining experience was exquisite -- some of the most elegant meals that the had on our whole vacation in Morocco. Read more

We would rate this hotel near the top -- relative to what we need in a hotel. It's definitely not "over the top" but it is so pleasant and comfortable. We had our own balcony overlooking the pool (and exterior dining) area as well as the gardens and farms and rocky cliffs of the Dades Gorge. The dining experience was exquisite -- some of the most elegant meals that the had on our whole vacation in Morocco.

Authenticity & Character
Chez Ichou seemed to fit right in with the Dades Gorge look and feel. It is rather unpretentious from the outside but so nice and "friendly" inside.
Location
Right on the road to from Boumalne Dades to Tisderine Bends.
Staff
Always very friendly. We were here only two nights but the staff treated us like we were family from the outset.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very quiet, even though it is right on the road up the gorge. Our room was on the other side of the building (facing the valley). We have fond memories of relaxing on the balcony and enjoying the view and a glass of wine.
Stayed in May 2024
Z
Zenia Z.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
This hotel was dreamy. The room was beautiful, overlooking the mountains. We had the most amazing meals - be it breakfast or the four-course dinners by the fireplace. The staff was so friendly and available for whatever we needed. I would highly recommend and would definitely book again. Read more

This hotel was dreamy. The room was beautiful, overlooking the mountains. We had the most amazing meals - be it breakfast or the four-course dinners by the fireplace. The staff was so friendly and available for whatever we needed. I would highly recommend and would definitely book again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in January 2024
Jenny
Jenny N.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
While the staff are lovely and the rooms comfortable, this is not the hotel for you if you're light sleeper. Positioned on a main road, there's a lot of road noise. Also the room doors have heavy metal bolt closures on them that aren't easy to use. So guests do a lot of door slamming and metal grinding trying to get in and out of their rooms. The hotel is a central open atrium style with tiles, so all internal noise is captured - including people just speaking in their rooms. Even with ear... Read more

While the staff are lovely and the rooms comfortable, this is not the hotel for you if you're light sleeper. Positioned on a main road, there's a lot of road noise. Also the room doors have heavy metal bolt closures on them that aren't easy to use. So guests do a lot of door slamming and metal grinding trying to get in and out of their rooms. The hotel is a central open atrium style with tiles, so all internal noise is captured - including people just speaking in their rooms. Even with ear plugs, it wasn't a restful evening. The bathroom was dirty when I arrived - with food and hair on the floor. Be sure to ask for the price of wine if offered to you with dinner. We were charged 400 dirhams (approx USD$40) for the bottle (our mistake though).

Authenticity & Character
Location
On a well used main road - a lot of constant traffic noise.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom floor dirty with food and hair on the floor. Bed and main room comfortable, clean and warm. Very noisy door design - heavy bolts with double doors on each room. Difficult to close/use, so lots of noise from guests entering/exiting their rooms. Staff hadn't switched on main lights by the time breakfast started, so had to use phone torch to get down the flights of stairs to the dining room for breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Tim
Tim C.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2023
Excellent! This lovely guest house along the Didis Gorge was run by the gracious owner and host with great attention to detail. The meal was delicious and the accommodations were well-appointed and one of our favourite places on our trip through Morocco. Read more

Excellent! This lovely guest house along the Didis Gorge was run by the gracious owner and host with great attention to detail. The meal was delicious and the accommodations were well-appointed and one of our favourite places on our trip through Morocco.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The owner/operator trained in Paris and showed great attention to detail.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in November 2023
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Bill P.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2023

Lovely hotel, helpful staff, and excellent food.

Stayed in September 2023
Linda
Linda y.
Bayonne, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2023
A lovely hotel, hospitable staff, warm & friendly. Room was great and the view from the pool was Fabulous! Read more

A lovely hotel, hospitable staff, warm & friendly. Room was great and the view from the pool was Fabulous!

Authenticity & Character
Its ideal to exploring the local area in a peaceful isolation setting.
Location
A panoramic view from the roof top overlooking the river valley and mountains
Staff
Warm and welcoming, attentive to your every needs
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room had crisp linen and clean. Staff was always attentive
Stayed in October 2023
K
karen s.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2023
Beautiful hotel, with friendly and hospitable staff! Read more

Beautiful hotel, with friendly and hospitable staff!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in August 2023
ANDREW
ANDREW L.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023
A hidden oasis in the middle of the Gorge. A true hidden gem!! Rooms are great and the view from the pool is fantastic. Read more

A hidden oasis in the middle of the Gorge. A true hidden gem!! Rooms are great and the view from the pool is fantastic.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2023

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Hotel Information

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Hotel phone icon +212 0673429463
Hotel address icon Ait Oudinar, 23 Km de Boumalne Dades
Hotel website icon Hotel website

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