Dar KamalChaoui

Maison d’hôtes authentique, vous serez chez l’habitant. Une famille adorable et très très serviable.

Attention l’accès est un peu laborieux si vous avez du mal à vous déplacer ou si vous êtes très chargés.

Entrer chez Kamal, c'est comme entrer chez soi. Ma fille et moi avons passé un très bon séjour et avons beaucoup apprécié de pouvoir séjourner dans une véritable maison de Bhalil. L'expérience est beaucoup plus authentique et réaliste, et nous avons eu l'occasion de partager nos réalités respectives. Kamal est une personne très cultivée qui maîtrise parfaitement plusieurs langues. Le soir, nous avons dîné tous ensemble et ce que Jalela avait préparé était tout simplement délicieux. Le lendemain, j'ai eu l'occasion de visiter Bhalil avec Kamal et j'ai pu voir les grottes encore partiellement habitées, le four commun où l'on cuit le pain, le lavoir commun, etc. Je remercie beaucoup Kamal et toute sa famille pour leur disponibilité, leur accueil et leur gentillesse!

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Kamal and his family were ready to host us at very little notice after our plans changed. They welcomed us into their home like old friends, introducing us to their small children. They offered us some bissara for lunch. Kamal then took us around Sefrou for an enlightening tour (for a charge). We then had dinner all together with two other guests, some delicious starters and prune tagine. We really felt at home throughout. It was definitely the most convivial and special day we had in Morocco on this trip. The facilities themselves are great: you will sleep upstairs in Kamal’s house, in beautifully decorated rooms full of artwork. The bed is amazingly comfortable.

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Hartelijk onthaal in deze homestay. Fijne verhalen van Kamal over o.m. marokkaanse gewoonten en tradities. Lekker eten met veel liefde en enthousiasme bereid. Gezellig tafelen allen samen! Mooie wandeling!

Het was wat koud in de kamers.

Alles! Es erwartet einen eine wunderbar familiäre Atmosphäre im Haus Chaoui. Der spontan anberaumte Kochkurs bei Jalila war sehr inspirierend und wird meine Küche bereichern, das Resultat (das Essen) war extrem lecker. Jalila ist eine begnadete Köchin und Kamal begeistert mit seinem fundierten Wissen.

Homely welcome in a family home. Great terrace looking out and food exceptional. Massive spread with some home cooked delicacies. Very informative host . Excellent tour of village in very sensitive and discrete manner

Der Inhaber Kamal war sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend. Er hat uns eine sehr gute Stadtführung geboten und uns einen tiefen Einblick des Alltags in Bhalil gegeben. Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und alles sind sehr bemüht, es den Gästen gut gehen zu lassen.

Ihr habt für eure Gäste ein kleines Paradies geschaffen, dafür sagen wir DANKE! Ihr bringt Menschen in sehr angenehmer Atmosphäre zusammen (wir waren 10 Personen aus unterschiedlichen Ländern) und lasst eure Gäste eintauchen in die marokkanische Kultur und Tradition. Die Führungen, Geschichten und Erklärungen sind eine Bereicherung. Das reichhaltige Frühstück auf der Dachterasse war ein sehr guter Start in den Tag. Der Besuch der Höhlenwohnungen in Bhalil mit dem Einblick, wie aufwendig die Knopfherstellung für die Dschellabas ist, war beeindruckend, wie auch der Besuch des Wochenmarktes mit anschließender Verkostung. Wir wollten eigentlich nur 2 Tage in Bhalil bleiben, nachdem wir in Fes eine Nacht im Riad Jacout verbracht hatten, nachdem sich bei der ursprünglich gebuchten Unterkunft keiner meldete, doch daraus wurde nun eine unvergessliche Woche mit Ausflügen auf den Schafmarkt nach Azrou, einer Wanderung in den Zederwäldern, dem Besuch der röm Stätte Volubilis, dem Besuch des jüdischen Friedhofs und der Stadt Sefrou und einem Kochkurs bei Jalila. Die Ausflüge, die auf die Wünsche der Gäste abgestimmt wurden, ließen immer genügend Zeit, um die Gastfreundschaft vor Ort zu genießen.

Nous avons tout aimé dans cet hébergement, de notre hôte à la chambre, en passant par le repas proposé. C'est un lieu de rencontres, c'est une expérience humaine. Rien à voir avec les autres expériences précédentes (dans des ryiads) qui étaient très bien mais dans lesquelles il manquait ce partage que l'on a trouvé ici avec Kamal et Jalila.

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We zijn ontzettend gastvrij ontvangen en hebben er heerlijk gegeten. Het was een geweldige ervaring.

It’s a charming place where you feel at home. Especially when you’ve traveled through Morocco a bit before you appreciate the delicious food with a twist, the desserts (sometimes European). Plus - opportunities to make guided tours with Kamal.

We were happy; were there the second time after three years.

Super Ambiente, echt Marokko-like. Kamal und seine Frau sind super herzlich und man wird gleich in der Familie aufgenommen. Gemeinsames Abendessen und tolle Gespräche. Für die sichere Unterstellung von Motorrädern ist gesorgt.

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C’est simple : nous avons tout aimé de cette nuit passée chez Jalila et Kamal ❤️ Leur maison est à leur image : chaleureuse et généreuse. Notre chambre était très joliment décorée et le lit ultra confortable. Le dîner et le petit-déjeuner étaient parfaits (merci Jalila pour tes confitures maison délicieuses !). Nous étions les seuls à séjourner ce soir là, alors un grand merci à tous les 2 pour votre accueil et nos discussions enrichissantes. Une belle pensée pour votre petite fille Anissa et son petit frère tout bébé. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir 😊 et garderons longtemps avec nous le souvenir de cette rencontre et du village authentique et hors des sentiers battus de Baghil !

Bruit à travers les fenêtres toute la nuit, nous n'avons pas pu passer la 2ème nuit, nous avons passé la nuit dans une autre auberge sortie de séfrou route de boulmane

Emplacement idéal pour les personnes qui aiment l'authenticité. Les hôtes font tout pour rendre le séjour inoubliable et pour nous faire aimer le Maroc et la ville de Bhalil.

This is the kind of place why we travel and sometimes go that extra mile. We booked very last minute (an hour in advance) but the welcome wasn't any less warm or generous. After dragging our bikes up, Kamal and his wife took the time to welcome us over some tea and share some stories about our travels and themselves. Note that the room with separate beds is no longer available, but this was solved in a pleasant way. And very important in January, it was warm inside!(!) Even though we didn't mention it beforehand, we got a place to store our bikes overnight, which we really appreciate. The area is calm (pedestrian), view from the roof terrace is beautiful; in warmer times the tasty homemade breakfast is served there. There are some groceries and (street) food options within walking distance. In short: a bit higher on the price than average, but nevertheless a guest home we highly recommend.

If there was anything to comment on, it would be the bathroom getting very wet from the shower for the way it's arranged. But the pressure was good and water was hot, and that's what really counts.

We loved our visit to Bhalil and stay with Kamal and Jalila. They are such lovely, genuine people. We took the village tour with Kamal, he is so passionate about Bhalil and it's culture and traditions, and brings a great energy, which makes it much more meaningful than a usual sightseeing tour. We were also very thankful to the people who allowed us to visit their homes, who were very friendly and welcoming. If we had had more time, we would have loved to have spent more time there and done other tours too. We enjoyed a delicious dinner, as well as breakfast on the roof terrace, with a great view over Bhalil.

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Very well presented hotel and a very friendly family. The guest house was in an awesome location and the breakfast and the staff were amazing.

We booked a twin room as are two friends travelling, only to be told on arrival that there is no longer a twin room available at the property, despite choosing it having seen the pictures on booking.com We were given one fantastic double room, but the second room we were given did not have a toilet or shower ensuite and was not furnished other than having a bed.

A beautiful house in the historic town of Bhalil. The hosts, Kamal and Jalila are the kindest, friendliest people. Jalila's cooking is excellent, every night we had dinner with the family and it was always delicious, with lively conversations too. Breakfast on the roof terrace was lovely, great views across the town and the hills. Lots to see in the town; cave houses, local artists and craft shops and some local cafes and restaurants too. Some local walks, and the nearby town of Sefrou to explore. Not far from the Cedar forest national parks too. Only 20 mins from Fez.

Nothing like homemade breakfast food. Made with a smile. This place epitomized the personal guest house experience.

Nothing, one can’t improve on perfection. The location requires walking up some stairs but that’s because the town is quite old.

A proper homestay experience with Kamal and Jalila, both of whom are experts at hosting. Highly recommend this unique stay

Staying with Kamal, Jalila and their daughter was the best experience of my month-long trip. My husband, toddler and I drove to the mountains to stay with them, and our stay with them felt like being wrapped into the fold of a family. We joined them for local meetings, took a cooking class, toured the town, saw caves, and probably met more than 100 people. We'd stay out until late into the evenings as our son would play with the local children, say hi to the women's circles and greet people. We were completely immersed in everything that was happening in their lives, and we could not have felt more welcomed. We loved our stay so much, and we were so sad to leave. I really debated if it was worth journeying the extra distance with a toddler to stay with them...go! They are absolute gems, and you will create wonderful lifelong memories. Thank you all so much for your hospitality...until we meet again!

Great location, Kamal gave us several excellent tours and the food was fabulous

This is an ideal location if you do not want to stay in Fes. It is a quiet, hilltop town about 20 mins to the south. Kamal was away, but kept in close contact with us to make sure we could find the property. His wife, Jalila is a perfect host and an excellent cook - the 4 course meal was delicious and really worth having. We even wanted a recipe from her. Breakfast can be had on the terrace from where you look over the town and see Fes in the distance. A delightful stay.

Nice room Great food Excellent hospitality

What a wonderful place to stay! Kamal and Jalila are truly amazing and made us feel very welcome. Kamal is a fount of local knowledge and very personable and passionate about his local community. He gave us excellent walking suggestions and the most interesting of guided tours! Jalila cooked absolutely delicious food - generous feasts each day. The room was beautiful in itself: comfortable and artistic. This was the highlight of our holiday. Thank you to Kamal and Jalila!

We spent 2 lovely nights with Kamar and Jalila. Kamal helped us greatly with getting some essential shoe repair organised, showing us around Bhalil at the same time. The first evening we enjoyed a superb 3 course meal, prepared by Jalila, who also provided us with delicious breakfast on both days. While we were there we were also introduced to artist-in-residence Achim from Switzerland, working on a street art project in Bhalil, initiated by Kamal. If you are looking for a standard, run of the mill hotel, this is not the place for you. But if you want something different and personal, you will surely feel at home with Kamal and Jalila!

Breakfast, hospitality Kamal and Jalila. Also the nearest village Sefrou surprised us with the synagoge and the great athmosphere on the market. Also next to Kamal's house you have to visit Ali Baba's cave with great paintings !! The house is located in in a village together with over 500 cave houses. On the roof top terras we had a great breakfast each morning with view towards Fez. On Thursday we went to the nearest village Sefrou and visited the village as well as the market, the atmosphere was friendly and hospitable. Across the Synagogue we had chicken, next to great food the person who served us spoke very good German. Kamal can tell you a lot more of Sefrou, this village existed even before Fez. When we come back to Fez we definitely would love to stay with Kamal and his wife Jalila. Thanks for this great memory.

The sound of barking dogs during the night.

A beautiful guesthouse in a very scenic small town. The views from our room and the terrace were just stunning. The breakfast was easily the best we've had in Morocco.

One night wasn't enough. We wish we'd had 2.

Great location, stunning view by the terrace. delicious breakfast. Friendly and really knowledgeable host Kamal. He gave us lots of useful and practical info on how to travel in Morocco. Kamal is a proper city insider and knows a lot about Moroccan culture and history and thanks to his experiences abroad he possesses great communication skills. We are really grateful for all the info and support he gave us!

The prices for excursions and walking tours with Kamal were way too expensive for Morocco. I am sure they they would have been really fascinating and insightful. It’s a pity!

Dar Kamal Chaoui is a fantastic opportunity to get away from the main tourist trail in Morocco and see an authentic town not far from Fez. Kamal is a brilliant communicator in English and French, and after a long career in Europe he is passionate about showing visitors a real Moroccan community and improving the lives of the local people. The guesthouse is beautifully decorated with local crafts, and you can relax with the family, but also be alone if you want to be. I went with Kamal on a challenging but incredible hike over the Kandar mountains behind Bhalil. Thank you Kamal!

Bhalil is only a small town, so make sure to check with Kamal how to get there. It's best to ask him to pick you up from Fez as if you're new to Morocco and don't speak Darija, you may have difficulty getting there. Also, be aware credit cards are not commonly used in Morocco so be ready to have cash (there's an ATM nearby if you need it).

We lived one of the best experiences ever with Kamal and Jalila We had a delicious dinner, the house is wonderful and Bhalil is magical We had dinner together and laughed a lot! We hope to see them again very soon And we can't wait to visit Bhalil again to do more of the fantastic tours and excursions with Kamal Un abbraccio da Federica e Chicchi

I found this village and this B&B from a Youtuber video and it exceeded my expectation. Kamal and his wife Jalila gave us an thorough introduction about culture, history and customs about this region. Jalila's cooking is one of the best meal I ever had in Morocco. We shared the guest house with a few very interesting guests. Highly recommended if you decided to experience the not so "touristy" side of Morocco.

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Everything! The food, the hospitality, the rooms were all incredible.

The facilities are clean, neat, pleasand with very nice artwork. Kamal and his wife Jalili are wonderful host. The food was suberb Moroccan cooking. Kamal is passionate about where he lives = the town, the area and his country. To say we learned a lot would be an understatement. We took advantage of the Kamal's tours and his getting us there and to our next stopp. The souk tour was a highlight but the other tours were very rewarding as well. We left feeling we had gotten to know Morocco a whole lot better. Thank you Kamal.

Probably the only thing that was a problem was the need to pay in cash = with tours and dinners it meant several ATM stops = but that was a small thing compared to what we gained.

Super friendly little guest house. Made to feel very much at home by Kamal and his Wife. Delicious food and very comfortable bedroom. Town also a bit off the usual tourist route and also an interesting friendly place

The home-cooked breakfast was delicious. All prepared from local fresh products. We especially enjoyed the family-style dinner where we shared travel stories with fellow travelers.

Excellent hosts! Kamal and his family are wonderful. I have travelled a great deal around Morocco and have never met a host/guide more knowledgable or passionate about his village/country. The room, meals and tour were top notch. The town of Bhalil is also a unique spot worth a visit.

All was great!

Firstly, the hosts were exceptional and VERY accommodating. My partner was sick the entire time, so we were very bound to our room which put a damper on our plans. They really took care of us and made sure we had what we needed. Kamal even took me to the pharmacy to get medicine. I enjoyed sharing stories with the other guests around meals. Parking was very easy and not too far the house. I loved the decor of traditional art and furniture, which for people who are new to country can give a very authentic experience of a mountain village in Morocco. The food was delicious and freshly prepared. The bed was very comfortable.

The was a plumbing issue in our room—a leaky pipe which created a wet floor most of the time we were there. We tried turning off the value as instructed, but the bucket under the pipe would fill up none the less. As a business owner, I know things happen which are less than ideal for the guest experience. It was just a small annoyance. This was my 6th trip to Morocco, and while the food was very good, I found it to be expensive compared to other places in the country....I would compare it to a five-star restaurant in Casablanca, but it was more a traditional rustic homemade fare that would have been half the price anywhere else in the area. Breakfast was included but it was also light, not the usual Moroccan bountiful breakfast you would find in most places.

A real gem easily accessible from Fez with true Moroccan hospitality. Kamal recommended a fabulous day trip, yes we did have our car but his advice was invaluable. The couscous Jalila made for Friday supper was superb, as was the company at the table with Kamal and two other guests. A truly memorable evening.

clean and classic great food gracious hosts comfortable rooms

We had short but amazing stay, the place has unique feeling and perfectly matches the towns cave atmosphere. Kamal and his wife are magnificant hosts who went out of their way to help us plan rest of our trip and greeted us with one of the best meals we tried in whole Marocco.

Kamal's guesthouse is beautifully furnished and decorated, the food is superb - the best I ate during two weeks in Morocco. Although I only stayed one night, the guesthouse and village would have repaid a longer visit since Kamal is knowledgeable about the area, its history and economy, and offers a far more interesting and unique range of day trips than a typical hotelier. I would particularly recommend him to anyone practically-minded who is interested in learning about, for want of a better expression, "how things work". For instance, we drove out to a lime kiln on a nearby hillside to find out how the traditional lime whitewash is made which coats a number of the local buildings, and we went to watch a joiner at work and discussed local carpentry methods, the different kinds of wood, and so on (especially interesting if you are into woodwork and have already visited the Nejjarine Museum of wooden handicrafts in Fes). The highlight for me, however, was going with Kamal to the sheep souq at Guigou in the Middle Atlas - this really was a fantastic experience and even though, in theory, I could have rented a car and gone there by myself, I would have missed out on a ton of information from Kamal, translated conversations with the Berber shepherds, and would have had to have driven through the mountains in the middle of the night in order to arrive at the souq in time. A splendid experience, and also a great place to buy things at dramatically lower prices than what one would pay in the city.

Simple and authentic place. Very clean. The place has a lovely terrace that views the small village, perfect for morning coffee. The rooms are very nicely decorated & the beds are so comfortable. Our hosts Kamal & Jalila are very welcoming couples. Plus the food cooked by Jalila was delicious. There is not much to see in the village itself unless you are looking for a quiet getaway from the busy cities and nice interaction with the locals. The inhabitant of the village are very friendly.

the host was very welcoming and kind. it felt like sleeping at home. everything was very pleasant and beautiful.

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Great experience. Kammal and his wife are lovely personas that made us feel as homme

La estancia fue muy agradable, la casa está muy bien dispuesta y la cama es realmente cómoda. La terraza tiene muy buenas vistas del atardecer. Aún así es caro para que ofrece en general.

beautiful place managed by Kamal who is exceedingly helpful. he strives to make you feel at home. Beds were fantastic and of high quality. We had dinner and at first it may seem expensive for some people but the food is well made and explained by him. Breakfast was simply superb with local food and flavors.

This was a lovely hotel with a welcoming owner and excellent staff who cooked a good meal for us every evening. The town is quiet and relaxed and a lovely base for walking.

Trois nuits en début et fin de séjour pour découvrir l'Atlas et les villes impériales de Mecknes et Fes. La maison est comme le patron et la cuisinière, chaleureuse, simple, et conviviale. La ville de Balhil mériterait le même soin que la maison de Kamal car elle a beaucoup de charme.