Hostel in Mouassine, the souks & Ben Youssef, Marrakech
Hostel Dar Ben Youssef
A riad-style hostel with a restaurant, a roof terrace and desert-trip bookings
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Overview
Backpackers heading for the Sahara often spend a night or two in Marrakech first, and Hostel Dar Ben Youssef is set up for that. Its concierge service arranges desert tours and other excursions, so you can sort out the trip from the hostel rather than haggling in the souks.
The building is a riad-style house, and the hostel has its own restaurant serving traditional Moroccan food, which is handy after a long day out. There's a rooftop terrace with wide views over the city, free Wi-Fi throughout and non-smoking rooms.
Highlights
- Concierge service for desert tours and day trips
- On-site restaurant with traditional cuisine
- Rooftop terrace with panoramic views
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Non-smoking rooms
- Close to the Orientalist Museum
Location
The hostel is in the northern Medina, a few moments from the Orientalist Museum, in the same part of town as the Ben Youssef Madrasa that gives it its name. The Marrakech Museum and Le Jardin Secret are nearby, and the souks run south from here towards Jemaa el-Fna.
No street address is given; ask for directions before arriving, as the lanes here are a maze.
Good to know
- Desert tours range from day trips to multi-night routes; confirm what's included before you pay.
Questions about Hostel Dar Ben Youssef
Can Hostel Dar Ben Youssef arrange desert tours?
Yes. The listing mentions a concierge service for desert tours and other excursions.
Is there somewhere to eat at the hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant serving traditional local food.
What's nearby?
The Orientalist Museum is a few moments away, and the Ben Youssef area's madrasa and museums are close by in the northern Medina.
