Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
Caïd's Kasbah
(adult/child Dh40/20)
The 170-year-old kasbah that once belonged to the
caïd
(leader) of Ag-
dz is now owned by his descendants. Stop at Casbah Caïd Ali's reception next door for
admission to the mudbrick structure, and explore a maze of rooms spread over three
storeys. The play of light and shade in the ancient kasbah could obsess photographers for
hours - but best of all are rooftop views over the neighbouring oasis.
KASBAH
Glaoui Kasbah
(customary tip Dh20)
Long-time residents of Agdz reported their shock at discovering that
the walled Glaoui kasbah in Agdz (marked 307 on the gate, located on the south side of
the
piste
near Rose du Sable guesthouse) was used as a secret desert detention centre.
Hassan II's purges to suppress political dissidents led to the establishment of such secret
detention centres, details of which emerged after 2004 through Morocco's Equity and Re-
conciliation Commission.
In the meantime, if you see the next-door neighbour who keeps an eye on the place, you
can ask him to let you in the door to look around (Dh20 tip customary).
KASBAH
Sleeping
Casbah Caïd Ali
( 0524 84 36 40;
www.casbah-caidali.net
; Rue Hassan II; d with/without breakfast Dh220/190, mattress
on roof Dh35, tent Dh20; )
Descendants of the local
caïd
welcome guests to their partially
restored kasbah, in courtyard guest rooms. Rooms are so-so, but the camping is good be-
neath the palms.
KASBAH
€
Dar Laurli
( 0524 84 39 34;
www.laurli-location-sud-maroc.com
; s/d incl breakfast Dh500/620; )
Tucked away in the centre of Agdz is Dar Laurli, the bijou, four-room guesthouse of Pat-
rick and Agnès. Small, cosy rooms with platform beds, colourful flatweave desert carpets,
romantic uplighting and gauzy mosquito nets overlook the gardens and an emerald-green
pool. The atmosphere is soporific, but stir yourself for excellent bike rides through the
palmeraie
and hikes up Jebel Kissane.
GUESTHOUSE
€€
