Great for groups (surf/yoga): 8 bedrooms/16 guests

Dar Albatros is situated in the countryside of Sidi Kaouki, 20 mins. walk from the ocean. It is the starting point for an active, creative, sportive but also peaceful holiday. Great for family holidays, surfers and yoga groups (Max. 16). We have several rooms for rent, depending on the group size. If you want to come with a smaller group and you need less space, just contact us. We will make you another offer. In that case there will also be other guests in Dar Albatros. If you rent 8 bedrooms (for a group of 16 persons) THERE WILL BE NO OTHER GUESTS! IMPORTANT TO KNOW 1) House rules Please check our house rules first. If you think you can't comply with these rules, please do not come to Dar Albatros! 2) Guarantee deposit Upon arrival at Dar Albatros a guarantee deposit of 500 euros must be paid at the reception. This deposit will be paid back if the property is left tidy and undamaged at the check out date. 2) Staff The staff (3 persons) is 24/7 present. All indications of the staff have to be followed concerning house rules, safety and government regulations. 3) Price The price is based on 8 rooms/16 guests. There will be additional costs for extra guests. 4) Animals There are animals (cats, dogs and chickens) on the property. Guests are not allowed to bring their own pets, unless this is agreed upon beforehand. Pets are never allowed in the bedroom. 4) Meals Breakfast is included. Our tasty Moroccan breakfast consists of: oven-fresh bread/toast, msemmen (Moroccan pancakes), different kinds of marmelade, olive oil, boiled egg or omelet, melted cheese, yoghurt, freshly pressed orange juice, coffee/tea. We can also provide half or full board for a good price. Ask for our possibilities. We have a small 'pop-up restaurant/bar' where we sell traditional Moroccan meals (home made quality) and cold drinks. Our specialties: tajines made on wood fire, couscous, harira, bastilla etc. - 8 rooms - 6 bathrooms - a small kitchen - large multifunctional space (dining room/yoga space etc.) - garden - terrace with tables and chairs - sun terraces - pool (no extra fee) We love to interact with our guest, have a good conversation, drink a glass of wine, prepare a good dinner together etc. But if you like to be on your own? No problem, we respect your wishes. We organize trips to local souks, artistic workshops, cooking classes, mindfulness, yoga classes, camel and horseback riding, visiting a hammam, massages etc. Just ask about our program. During your stay with us you will discover the peacefulness and freshness of the countryside, surrounded by the foothills of the Anti Atlas. You will smell the fresh breeze and hear the ocean waves. Just a 5 minutes drive or a 20 minutes walk through the countryside will bring you to Sidi Kaouki, a little village, known for it’s dreamy surf, windsurf and kitesurf possibilities. In the 5 km bay you will find enough spots to ride on the clean waves (between 1-3 meters high). The Cave/La Grotte boasts the biggest waves in the area and is a couple of kilometers away from Sidi Kaouki on the road to Essaouira. When everything else is closed and windy the waves will still be working well here. It is best accessed by 4wd, but you can also drive to the little village near the Cap Sim Lighthouse and walk. Besides windsurfing, surfing and kitesurfing, there are still many activities to experience: horse riding on the beach, camel tours, hiking in the foothills of the anti Atkas, trips to exclusive and lonely beaches in the area, trips to local souks, simply relax on the beaches or in the garden and lots of other fun activities like artistic workshops, photography course, cooking classes, visit a local family, mindfulness, yoga classes, going to the hammam, swimming in the pool, pool volley, ‘jeu de boules’, beach tennis, beach volley, beach football… There are some small shops in the village which supply basic needs. In Essaouira (30 kilometers from Sidi Kaouki) you will find all you need. There are to big supermarkets and lots of smaller superettes and local shops. You can reach Sidi Kaouki by bus from Essaouira (at Bab Doukala) or by taxi. We advise you to rent a car whilst staying in Dar Albatros. We can help you rent one, but there are many possibilities for renting all sorts of cars at the airport of Marrakech. We advise you to come by car, but there are some other possibilities to get to Sidi Kaouki from Essaouira: by bus (from Bab Doukala) or by taxi. We can arrange a chauffeur with a minibus for groups. Just let us know if you are interested. Due to the drought of the past years, there is a lack of water in the whole region. We expect our guests to be considerate and not to spill valuable resources. In case you use more water than average there will be extra costs. Water will have to be brought in by a special water truck.