Holiday rentals in Ghafsai

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We were travelling as a family with 2 little kids (aged 4 and 2) and the experience couldn't be more valuable for all of us. All members of the family treated us with amazing hospitality, making us feel part of their family for a couple of days, which was enhanced by visiting them during Ramadan, so that we could share all their celebrations. Our little boys had a lot of fun playing with the family's kids, they got to know all the animals at the property, and we went for a nice walk across the beautiful fields that surround the property, in the middle of the Rif mountains. You will probably have no cellphone cover and life conditions are basic, but if you are looking for an authentic rural experience in North Morocco, that's definitely what you are looking for, as it is very obvious the family is doing it guided by their desire to meet people and not to make business. Overall, and by far, this was the highlight of our 10 days trip across North Morocco.

Nice stay but difficult to reach

Staying with Ahmed and Najiha was very special! The place is great and the view over the valley is just great! As described, the journey is also possible with a small rental car. We were spoiled with delicious breakfast and delicious tajines. The area is quite nice. We had some bad luck with the weather and couldn't hike. A drive through Tazekka National Park was still very beautiful! Although we don't speak French or Arabic, we were able to communicate! If you are looking for a special experience, we can only recommend it!!!

Our family of 5 were looking for an authentic Moroccan experience and we hit the jackpot! Mohammed and his mother-in-law, Farida, were incredibly kind, hospitable and welcoming. We spent 2 nights and would have loved to spend more. Farida showed us how to cook authentic, delicious Moroccan food and Mohamed guided us around the gorgeous countryside with his 2 friendly dogs, Oreo and Rafaello. Mohamed is a wealth of information on the area and Morocco in general and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him about a range of topics. I can’t recommend this Airbnb experience highly enough. If we return to Morocco next spring we will book in to stay in Mohamed’s parent’s house near the desert. Thank you for your warm welcome and friendship

Very clean accommodation, quiet, great location and close to all amenities. Driss is a very kind host and responds quickly to all requests. What I liked the most was the Driss's mom, lalla Fatima, tjrs available, kind and very kind. Thank you for the wonderful couscous, it was great. I will be back inchallahh

I liked the place so much, I booked it for an extra extended period. Everything was so peaceful and wonderful. Life is very slow in a very good way in the tiny village of Berwawa. Even though I stayed in the winter, I was plenty warm inside my bedroom with the heater on low. We had some nice rains while I was there and some very clear and sunny days. The rolling green hills looked just like a postcard. So picturesque with olive trees dotting the landscape. The locals continued to be super welcoming and I had no problems whatsoever. Note: The locals here don’t speak much of any English, but we had fun having deep conversations with the Google Translate app for instant spoken word translation. Power remained consistent as well as Maroc Telecom 4G connectivity. Note: Other carriers may have issues, but you’ll probably want Maroc Telecom anyhow since you’ll have the greatest coverage, country-wide. I came to Berwawa to get away from distractions and focus on working and writing music. It was so perfect there that I developed some great playing techniques far beyond my expectations! Mohammed was super accommodating and came to pick me up at short notice when my plans changed and I moved on to Fes. Now, sitting in my sweeping-panorama-view apartment inside the old Fes medina, I find myself missing the tranquility of Berwawa. I wish I could have stayed longer. Never once did I feel unsafe, and I had everything I needed from the local farming villagers or from the little store in-town. Even though I don’t have any specialized “farm lore” skills, I never felt inconvenienced by the simplicity of the accommodations and had no troubles with my daily routine whatsoever. I felt relieved to dial things back and simplify my life for a moment while I unwound in the serenity of it all. I just discovered that there’s taxi service which makes a round trip between Fes and Berwawa each day. The cost is 60MAD (about $6.50USD) per-seat, each way. A bargain since it take 2-3 hours each way. This alone makes Berwawa easily accessible for tourists wanting to get away from it all to enjoy the fresh air, clean water, and the wonderful produce from the bountiful Rif Mountain region. Here, there is no fear of getting ripped off by greedy touts looking to fleece you as you'll find in the tourist traps. This never occurred here. Berwawan's are an honest and honorable people in my opinion. Mohammed’s place has been an amazing experience. Truly the highlight of my entire Moroccan tour. Renting the entire ½ acre citrus, olive and vegetable farm with the large adobe farmhouse proved to be not only a great deal for the money, but an untapped area where there are zero tourists, and local hospitality abounds. I’ll never forget the friendships I made there since you’ll be treated as family with a genuineness of heart that is such a rarity in the world today. Thank you again, Mohammed. You and your family will always hold a dear place in my heart and I hope to come again to Berwawa sooner than later!

On top of a village with a fantastic view Noureddine, Khadija, Lina and a lot of animals and plants live side by side in tranquility. It is so peaceful there that you just want to take that feeling with you back home. We spent two nights there and enjoyed the hospitality and kindness of the hosts. Noureddine speaks French and some Spanish (besides Arabic) but limited English, so a translator app was necessary, but you come a long way with good intentions. We learned a bit about plants and properties of the soil. Khadija made us great Moroccan dishes for dinner and breakfast and tea and cookies in between. She also took us a for a walk to the gorge nearby. The apartment have multiple levels and is nicely decorated. There is not much in the kitchen but a fridge, coffee machine and some forks and plates. Go there to relax and to enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality.