Situated in Zaouia Ben Smine, Le Gite du Barrage Ben Smim features accommodation with access to a garden. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the hostel free of charge. There is a shared bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. Le Gite du Barrage Ben Smim offers a sun terrace. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ifrane is 9 km from the accommodation, while Azrou is 8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Zaouia Ben Smine
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Morocco Morocco
    Clean, friendly staff, beautiful views, nice rooms
  • Ismail
    Germany Germany
    we had an amazing stay at Le Gîte du Barrage this past weekend! The location is absolutely stunning, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere that made it the perfect getaway. The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully...
  • Michal
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Away from the city and surrounded by real maroccan countryside and country life this place was a good choice. Not so easy to find - follow the owner's instructions. Room and food was a great value.
  • Justyna
    Germany Germany
    It's a beautiful laid back location. Rooms are simple but very comfortable, there is a balcony, the coon area has sofas to sit and a little restaurant space. The food was very tasty and breakfast had a lot of variants. The personnel is just...
  • Maija
    Latvia Latvia
    Excellently equipped accommodation, friendly hosts .Picturesque landscape from the terrace,good breakfest .
  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    Nice little family run accomodation up in rural area. We stayed in a room with couch and double and 2 singles, so plenty of room for the two of us. The view is good. We had dinner and breakfast, which were both good! The hosts were lovely.
  • Mogni
    Morocco Morocco
    The staff were great, food was also super delicious.
  • Isobel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were fantastic. Very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Also the home cooking was exceptional. Beautiful authentic food. What particularly impressed me was a selection of Moroccan breads at breakfast all made fresh daily.
  • Anja
    Germany Germany
    We have experienced outstanding hospitality at Le Gîte du Barrage! Fatima is the perfect host, and she made us feel at home. She organized a mini fridge so that we could store our baby's medicine in our room. She washed the baby's clothes, and...
  • Martin
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Very friendly hosts. Recommended stop between sahara and fes.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Le Gite du Barrage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Personal trainer
  • Steam room
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules
Le Gite du Barrage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 5 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 21 and 90
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Le Gite du Barrage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property is accessible via an unpaved road, which may be unsuitable for some vehicles.

When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Le Gite du Barrage

  • Le Gite du Barrage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Solarium
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Steam room
    • Archery
    • Personal trainer
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Entertainment staff
    • Movie nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tennis equipment
    • Cooking class

  • Check-in at Le Gite du Barrage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Le Gite du Barrage is 0.9 miles from the centre of Zaouia Ben Smine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Le Gite du Barrage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Le Gite du Barrage include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Family

  • The prices at Le Gite du Barrage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.