DAR TASSA

I returned once again to Dar Tassa — the unique retreat where you instantly feel at home. The owners have elevated hospitality to an art form. They take great pride in their beautiful multi-terraced building overlooking the entire valley, and their warmth and genuine friendliness make the experience truly special. Like many others, I came back for the peaceful sleep and the deep sense of solace this place offers. People are often delighted with either the sea view or the garden view, but at night, the TOBQAL room offers something even more magical: a full galactic panorama, with millions of stars dancing across the sky. Thank you again to Brahim and Andrea for another unforgettable stay. -

Incredible location with a view from our terrace down the whole valley. The sound of children playing, donkeys braying and the wind in the olive trees was very authentic. Sunny in the daytime and cool at night. Can be windy so bring a warm layer. Great welcome from Andrea and Brahim. We were the only guests this time. Interesting tour of the ancestral village by Brahim. Sadly it is still recovering from the 2023 earthquake. But resilient with a new school and lots of rebuilding. Would recommend as a retreat from the hustle of Marrakech

Haj Brahim greeted us with a warm smile and a gesture steeped in tradition "hleb b tmar" (حليب بالتمر) or "halib bil tmar"- a glass of cool, creamy milk accompanied by plump, sweet dates. This simple offering, cherished by the Amazigh as a symbol of welcome and blessing, was his way of sharing both hospitality and heritage I was on a 5 day food and culture trip to Morocco with a personal chef/guide and driver(s), Dar Tassa was the 1st stop. The area had been devastated in 2023 by a 31 second earthquake, Dar Tassa had been more fortunate than the village of Tassourigine where it was located, perched overlooking the valley. Tea followed and then a demonstration of making bread. In the High Atlas Mountains, the Amazigh - Morocco’s indigenous Berber people - bake their beloved ‘tanort’ bread in a clay wood-fired oven called a ‘takat’. This rustic flat round loaf, enriched with aromatic fennel seeds, is a hallmark of Amazigh hospitality. The name “Amazigh” means “free people,” and their bread, with its golden crust and fragrant, smoky flavour, beautifully embodies the warmth and enduring spirit of their mountain culture. It was delicious. My guide and I then started to make an authentic Goat Tagine, using an organic spice mix she had crafted by hand. Once the Tagine was sat on the embers, we set off with Haj Ibrahim for a tour of the village, meeting locals celebrating the end of Eid al-Adha. The eco lodge is truly beautiful, simple with character and views to die for. Food is exceptional, the breakfast was a feast fit for a king. Dar Tassa is not a 5* hotel, I was not looking for that. It was authentic, comfortable and provided a true taste of village life In the High Atlas Mountains. The warmth and kindness that Haj Brahim provided in bounds made the whole experience truly unforgettable. Shukran bzaaf l-Hajj Ibrahim 3la had t-tajriba zzwina w l-khdma t-tayba lli drti lina. F3lan kan waqt zwin bzaaf f Dar Tassa w ghadi yb9a f dakirti dima.