Dar l'Eau Vive

We had no idea what to expect from a night in this area, compared with the larger cities we stayed in on our trip. You arrive and think you're in a magical place. The separate rooms are rustic but clean, warm, and entirely serviceable. It's the grounds that really make it memorable - the gardens, the paths, the views and vistas. I hadn't been expecting much but it will be one of my favorite memories from my entire time in Morocco.

We booked a simple but nice room, got "upgraded" to a family bungalow which was substandard, even for Morocco. Yes we should have refused, but were too polite. Dinner was tasty but unfortunately they puted 130 tourist agents in the restaurant that night. AC didnt work, warmwater took a while, ok in fairness he mentioned that. Nevertheless well overpriced as it is the only opportunity to stay. Btw the "beautiful" lake with its many walks as it is described in our loney planet guide is almost empty (6%) acc to hotelstaff. A sad reminder of overusage and yearlong draught.

Dar L'eau Vive is in a beautiful location and is an incredibly peaceful location. I've visited twice now, once in March 2022, and again in January 2023. The room comes with dinner and breakfast served outside on a veranda with an amazing view of the reservoir. I will say that it was a bit cold in January to be eating outside but the food remains exceptional. We did experience an issue with hot water in our room because the staff had apparently forgotten to turn on the feed to our rooms. We noted that with them and they corrected the problem and apologized. In March there was no issue but the weather was also milder and there were more guests...this time we were almost the only ones.

My time at Dar l'Eau Vive was thoroughly disappointing due to the poor owner and management. The owner's evident disinterest in maintaining a high standard of service translated to a lackluster experience for guests. The management seemed disorganized and unresponsive, leaving me feeling unheard and frustrated when trying to address concerns. It's evident that their focus on the bottom line comes at the expense of guest satisfaction. I would strongly caution anyone against choosing this establishment for their stay, as it's clear that the owner and management are not invested in providing a positive and enjoyable experience.

Unforgettable expression, the location is amazing with a magnificent view over the mountain. Also the staffs were friendly and helpful. I spent 3 nights there. Moro err the food is delicious with reasonable price. Although was not raining, place surmounted with plants and green.

This is a piece of paradise Beautiful location Fantastic food Travelled with 2 friends as part of three day trip. Food was fantastic and staff very helpful. Lovely swimming pool and views of river. 20 min walk to dam and village Peaceful beautiful place Loved our stay Family friendly

The rooms are quite rustic but contain everything you need. The river and mountain views are really amazing. The food at supper was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely swimming poll for a refreshing swim at the end of the day.

Mid-way through our 16 day tour of Morocco we stopped for 3 days of R&R at Dar L-eau Vive. It was the perfect time and the perfect place. Laid-back atmosphere with something for everyone. During our stay there were couples, families and a group of 20 young people who were using it as a base for rafting. The food was fresh, elegant and simply delicious. The staff was warm, friendly and enjoyed interacting with guests. We even learned a few word in Berber ! Really we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you all!