This guest house sits in the heart of the Drâa Valley, in southern Morocco. It has a garden, an outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees, and spacious air-conditioned rooms. Each room at the Dar Sofar has a different color and is decorated in Moroccan style. They all have a private bathroom with shower. A traditional breakfast is served every morning on the terrace. you can relax on the outdoor living room next to the pool. Additional services at Dar Sofar residence include free Wi-Fi access in the lobby and 24-hour reception. Dar Sofar is set in a quiet area, preserved from mass tourism. You can explore the region by bike, by foot, or rent a 4x4 car in Ouarzazate, just 39 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
3 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ronald
    United States of America United States of America
    Cute and cozy guesthouse; makes an excellent stopover point on the way south; super-friendly French owners (English is spoken); nice garden, sun loungers, and swimming pool; best WiFi we had in Morocco; excellent couscous dinner; parking on site;...
  • Stani
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a wonderful stay at Dar Sofar. Pierre and Valerie and the staff are kind and helpful and real. Dar Sofar is absolutely beautiful. So many places to sit in the gardens and by the incredible pool. Rooms are great. Covered parking is on site....
  • Margaret
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful, calm and quiet guesthouse. Host Pierre was very helpful and his suggestion to use an alternative route through the Palmeraie to Tamnougalt was a delightful drive. Thank you for your hospitality.
  • Harrison
    United States of America United States of America
    We booked this last minute as we need a place on the way to the Sahara. We had no idea what to expect - and were thrilled with our stay, Pierre and his staff were outstanding, felt like we had found great friends in the Moroccan desert. We highly...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful Guest House.. our hosts were charming, interesting, and engaging, and the staff we met were both friendly and efficient. Our room was clean and well appointed and had an simple authenticity and feel which gave us a timeless sense of...
  • Sophia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pierre and the staff were very friendly and helpful. A relaxing place to stay and the pool area, garden and bedroom are beautifully decorated. Dinner and breakfast absolutely delicious! We took an early morning walk around the lovely oasis. It was...
  • Keisuke
    Japan Japan
    Mr. Pierre was great people and we feel very relax with his welcoming. The small path and well structured whole area is fascinating, if you like nature and adventure, the place must for you. We must visit again.
  • Ruud
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice oasis on the way from Merzouga to Marrakesh, we especially liked the swimming pool.
  • Laura
    Italy Italy
    We were welcomed by the French owner who told us pleasant stories and interesting cultural events of the people. Warm and welcoming environments with towels for the shower and the pool. Gorgeous pool. Good chefs. Payment by credit card.
  • Emelie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    An absolutely wonderful stay perfectly located halfway our trip from Marrakesh to M'Hamid El Ghizlane. Great for anyone looking for something off the beaten track and, quite literally, a calm oasis. This was most definitely the most beautiful...

Managed by Pierre

Company review score: 9.8Based on 152 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

More than a hotel, Dar Sofar is a real guest house where you will feel at home but also well looked after. Your host is a hospitality professional with long experience of service and will be more than happy to share with you his passion for the Drâa Valley and its region.

Property info

Situated on the edge of the Drâa oasis in the village of Agdz and facing the Djebel Khissane Mountain, our guest house welcomes you with 4 rooms all built respecting the local ancestral traditions, and all rooms open to the patio that leads to the swimming pool. Dar Sofar is built following the pure tradition of the pre Sahara regions: the walls are very thick (60 cm) and made of mud built as one block (only few stones are used for foundations) with only small windows to resist the summer heat. Typically the rooms are located around the patio middle area. Nevertheless rooms decoration is taking the best out of Moroccan and local handicraft with a European touch and international comfort (every room is equipped with air conditioning and individual bathroom with shower).

Neighborhood info

Dar Sofar is on the edge of the oasis with a direct access to the endless walking path network throughout all the palmeraie. It is an ideal starting point for treks and bike rides (no bikes available on the property). In this rural area, calm and silence are only disturbed by the birds, the donkeys and the calls for prayer in the various mosques of the village. Situated only 1500m from the house, the village center offers various cafés and traditional small restaurants, various grocery stores, bakeries, butchers, small shops, bus station, taxi station, a fruits and vegetable market, 2 ATM, a post office, and few souvenir shops. The valley is renowned in all Morocco for its dattes (harvest in oct-nov) and a specific market is held daily in the village center (6 to 7 different types of dates are available in the valley, tast them !!).

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Dar Sofar
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Fast free Wifi 85 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules
    Dar Sofar takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 07:30
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 11 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 15 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Directions to property:

    From the North (Ouarzazate, Tazenakht) : there are only two roundabouts in the village. On the second one you turn on your left in a narrow street and drive straight for 1 mi. A sign on your right tells you to turn right on the unpaved road… 20 more yards and you’re arrived!

    From the South (Merzouga, Nkob, Mhamid, Zagora) : After crossing the bridge you will find a roundabout in the village. On this first one you go straight in a narrow street and drive for 1 mi. A sign on your right " DAR SOFAR" tells you to turn right on the unpaved track… 20 more yards and you’re arrived!

    Please inform Dar Sofar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    License number: 47900MH0447

    FAQs about Dar Sofar

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Dar Sofar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Dar Sofar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Neck massage
      • Walking tours
      • Full-body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Foot massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Hand massage
    • Dar Sofar has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Guests staying at Dar Sofar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
    • Room options at Dar Sofar include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
    • The prices at Dar Sofar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Dar Sofar is 1 miles from the center of Agdz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.