Hotel Xaluca Dades, Boumalne Dades
Simple yet warm and inviting mountainous retreat offering panoramic views, African-inspired decor, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a restaurant
Amazing view and pool! Nice bar
This was a very comfortable resort and could have stayed and extra day.
In Dades, you are in a fairly isolated area, but this hotel offers everything you need. The restaurant offers grand buffets, there are multiple common rooms,... Read more
Beautiful hotel with unique decor. Great buffet style dining and a pleasant break from the same, boring Riad breakfasts we experienced. The hotel pool is great.
Loved it. The hotels is beautiful. The rooms are gorgeous and the pool area is amazing
Overview
Xaluca Dades Hotel, perched at over 5,000 feet (1,612 m) against the backdrop of the majestic Atlas mountains, offers a panoramic view of the Dadès Valley, dotted with quaint Berber villages and snowcapped peaks. This hotel is a relaxed oasis in the middle of the mountains, located just a short drive (5 minutes) from the Boumalne Dades Portico, or you can walk there in about 25 minutes. The Boumalne Mosque is even closer, just over 5 minutes on foot from the hotel.
The rooms at Xaluca Dades are designed to transport you to different corners of Africa, with each room decorated with materials sourced from various countries. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities and offer a warm and cozy space to unwind after a day of exploration. Choose from numerous options, including Standard Rooms, triple rooms, and spacious suites.
At Xaluca Dades, you can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or unwind in the spa tub. For sports enthusiasts, there's an outdoor tennis court and a fitness room. The hotel also offers a dining room with panoramic views, serving a wide range of Moroccan specialties and international cuisines. If you're looking for a memorable keepsake, the hotel shop offers silver necklaces, lamps, Berber pottery, and African decor.
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Room experiences varied greatly. Some found the rooms modern and comfortable, while others faced issues like small size, uncomfortable textures, or noise from the kitchen. One guest described their room as feeling like a small cave. (7 mentions)
Several reviews mentioned the hotel has an amazing view and a nice pool. The pool area is described as amazing with some really good views, and a beautiful terrace for sunset. (6 mentions)
The buffet experience received mixed reviews. Some guests enjoyed the great buffet style dining and the included breakfast, while others found the buffet dinner underwhelming and overpriced. (5 mentions)
The hotel's location was seen as a necessity due to its isolated area. It provided everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a restaurant, common rooms, and a pool. (2 mentions)
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I was very disappointed that I was assigned to Room 201 that right below the kitchen.
Imagine the kitchen was buys until late 11:30PM. Then again, busy again around wee hour @ 5AM. I was having a sleepless night. I did feedback the issue at that time. But, the staff has no will to offer to change me to other room instead they send me a facility guy. The facility guy can't help much and... Read more
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