A unique and luxurious experience in the heart of the Atlas Mountains.
ABOUT: Hidden among Ouirgane Valley pine, olive and lemon trees below the High Atlas mountains, the luxurious, dreamy Malika is the very epitome of a ‘bolthole’: relaxing, secluded, safe and serene. It’s especially good in summer, when herb scents flavour the air and breezes keep you cool. The nearby – but unheard – main road continues up to the spectacular Tiz’n’Test pass, or back to Marrakech, its markets and madness somehow only an hour away.
ROOMS: All close to the large pool, Malika’s seven light-flooded, air-conditioned rooms mix North African traditional style with modern Marocaine: think earthy tones, large tiled bathrooms, comfy beds, flatscreen TVs. There’s a standard room and five junior suites, all with a private terrace, and then one larger suite which has two terraces and can sleep up to four.
FACILITIES: Mining the vegetable garden, orchard and local markets, Malika’s restaurant does creative and delicious cuisine (try the honeyed cream with lavender and saffron). Meals are served candlelit in the gardens or indoors by a fireplace; either way, book before 11am on the day. Also available are half-day cookery courses, and guided hiking, biking, horse-riding and 4x4 excursions to Berber villages and the mountains. A wellness centre provides massage and treatments using local products.
MORE INFO: Free Wi-Fi is found throughout. The minimum age for guests at Malika is 12 years.
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Note that the online map offers both a satellite view (click satellite in the top right) and, for some locations, a street level view (Drag the person in the top left onto the map). These let you explore the country; and when you wish to explore in person, or if you have any questions about the places you see, give our staff a call, or request a quote. Our staff regularly visit the places and accommodation that we feature.
When you book a holiday with us we will provide full driving instructions for reaching your accommodation, where necessary; these can be used by yourself, or you could enjoy the luxury of a driver. Alternatively we will arrange private (car rather than coach) transfers for you; helicopter transfers are also possible for some destinations.
Naima wa fantastic and what a great way to also meet local people and understand a bit more about their life and culture.
The guided Argan forest walk was so interesting and we were thrilled to be received into the house with the customary mint tea and home-cooked bread and oil - a highlight day.
Nicky L. who stayed here in January 2025.
Domaine Malika, Ouirgane has been rated 1 time, with an overall rating of 3.00 out of 5.
We really know Morocco and have had the pleasure of making many people's dream trips become reality over the years. It has been our privilege to be asked to manage holidays, weddings and productions for so many fantastic and discerning clients. We remain small and dedicated to providing excellent honest advice to enable you to sit back, relax and enjoy the fun bits without having to manage the unpredictability of this fascinating country.
If you want it done right, look no further!
