Riad Les jardins de Merzouga

A patio in Hassi Labied

Riad Les jardins de Merzouga stands in the village of Hassi Labied, away from the bustle of central Merzouga. Whether as a stop on a three-day tour from Marrakech or on a visit from Fès, the riad plays the quiet card and immediate proximity to the desert.

Arrival is over mint tea and Tafilalet dates, a common gesture in the region. The building is arranged around a central patio that cuts the heat of the day, and the roof terrace looks towards the dunes, especially at sunset when the sand takes on coppery tones.

Comfort and facilities

The rooms at Riad Les jardins de Merzouga combine traditional building with reverse-cycle air conditioning, a choice that matters when the temperature gap between day and night widens in spring and autumn.

Nomad rugs, woodwork and copper lanterns make up the decor. The private bathrooms are designed for a stay of several nights, not just a quick stop.

The restaurant on site

The restaurant at Riad Les jardins de Merzouga revolves around produce bought at the Rissani market, about half an hour's drive away. The menu stays centred on southern Moroccan dishes rather than a standardised tourist menu.

Slow-cooked tajines, Madfouna and fragrant harira come back regularly at dinner. Breakfast offers fresh juice, baghrir, msemmen and local honey.

Excursions from the riad

From Riad Les jardins de Merzouga, several outings set out without a long journey:

What travellers say

With a rating of ⭐ 4.9/5 from 123 Google reviews, Riad Les jardins de Merzouga is among the addresses regularly mentioned in Hassi Labied. Comments often come back to the welcome, the cleanliness of the rooms and the atmosphere of the evenings, when the neighbouring camp lights its fires and the desert silence takes over again.

GPS location & interactive Google Maps

You can easily locate Riad Les jardins de Merzouga using the interactive Google Maps map below.