Asni

It's very basic but has everything essential. The owners, Omar and Fatima, are very welcoming and friendly although they speak almost no English. A typical dorm comprises: a few metal bunkbeds (with mattresses, mattress covers and pillows), a concrete floor, a tin roof, walls, an electric light, a power socket, a lockable door, and a window, nothing else. There are 2 showers to use free of charge, and the water's perfect in the evening after being heated by the sun during the day. There's a delightful selection of 4 squat toilets in the outhouse (bring your own toilet paper). For water, there's a tap outside and another in the 'kitchen' to get fresh, drinkable water. Also in the kitchen is a sink and a massive table (but no means to cook anything if you don't bring your own stove). Ask Omar nicely to use his freezer. There's a large garden area with plenty of shade under a canopy of trees, outdoor lighting, and plenty of garden chairs knocking about to sit on. The hostel's really peaceful, secluded and shaded compared to the noise, bustle and heat of the town. This place is great: stay there!

Sir Richard Branson's new luxury Moroccan retreat is in Asni. It has 19 rooms and suites.

Eco-friendly and cosy guest house. Built in traditional Berber style with traditional materials, it enjoys with stunning views from the picture window in the lounge and from the large roof terrace. The owners actively support eco tourism and local conservation projects. The seven suites and rooms are arranged around a spacious living/dining room with fountain. The cosy bedrooms are decorated with warm colours and Berber furnishings and have heating and air conditioning. There are three suites with double beds (extra bed possible) with en suite bathrooms, two doubles with shared bathrooms and two twins/singles with shared bathrooms.