Mhamid, Morocco
Dar Azawad
Adobe oasis kasbah
Adobe oasis kasbah
Low-lying earthen walls shelter under date palms, creating an intimate desert outpost steps from the Saharan dunes.
What it’s good at
Notable
Adobe construction with Tataouine wood-beamed ceilings, tadelakt plaster, and handcrafted zellige.
Listed
Dual-chamber traditional hammam cabins for eucalyptus black soap scrubs and ghassoul wraps.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Dar Azawad, a luxury hotel with low-lying adobe buildings blending in with the natural landscape, pays homage to generations of travelers, from nomads to sultans, who’ve passed through the desert.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The palm groves of Douar Ouled Driss surround the grounds, and the first Saharan dunes rise four hundred meters away.
The rooms
Rooms range from tent-inspired quarters to suites finished with tadelakt plaster and Tataouine wood-beam ceilings.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
An outdoor heated pool sits on the terrace, alongside dual-chamber traditional hammams offering eucalyptus black soap scrubs and ghassoul wraps.
At the table
Tagines and regional Moroccan dishes are served beside the lounge fireplace or at candlelit tables on the terrace.
How it began
French restaurateur Vincent Jaquet opened the hotel in 2003, later planting fifteen hundred acacias to create an organic desert garden.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.