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The ONLY 5 Star Luxury Boutique Hotel in Ouarzazate

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Free parking

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Free breakfast

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Non-smoking rooms

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French

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Full view

66Somewhat walkable

Grade: 66 out of 100

18Restaurantswithin 1 km

3Attractionswithin 1 km

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Numeros 173 et 174 Hay Al Wahda 45000, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco

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gigi560 wrote a review Sep 2021

London, United Kingdom12 contributions11 helpful votes

Le Temple of hospitality.

We stayed at this delightful hotel as we were intrigued by the movie theme of the hotel and we were not disappointed. If you want to step into Hollywood in Morocco , then this is your hotel! We stayed in the Cleopatra Suite. The attention to detail is spot on. What we liked about the hotel was the personal touch. The impeccable service started the second we walked through the door. Omar the general manager was very helpful. His hospitality went above and beyond. It’s a pity there isn’t a Jewel In the Crown room as Omar would certainly deserve his place there. The owner of the hotel is a film producer and we loved how he channelled his creativity in making this hotel a homage of the Hollywood films that were made in Morocco. Has to be seen.

Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Albert Elgrissy, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 30 Sep 2021

Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your praise and your delightful comments. You have summarized in a few words the RAISON D’ETRE of our intentions when deciding to build Le Temple Des Arts in this concept… When traveling a visitor needs also a unique sensation linked to the place and not simply the region where you travel… We look forward to see you again soon ( 7 themes for 7 movies !) With my kindest regards

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jean claude g wrote a review Jan 2021

4 contributions1 helpful vote

Je mets au T.des A. la demi-étoile qui lui manque

Nous habitons le Maroc depuis quelques années et avons passé les vacances dans le Sud du pays. Nous y avons trouvé une région désertée par les touristes, vacante, ruinée. Pour l'hôtel à Ouarza, on craignait le pire. Tout était fermé, boutiques barricadées, sites déserts, dunes sans traces, chameaux absents.,.. Nous n'avions rien réservé, échaudés par ces sites qui débitent votre carte de crédit, confirment votre réservation et ne vous disent pas, mauvaise surprise, que l'établissement est fermé depuis deux semaines. Au Temple, nous étions seuls, ma femme et moi. C"était le soir d'un 31 décembre qui s'annonçait Coronasinistre. Deux messieurs "très comme-il-faut" aurait diit ma grand-mère nous ont accueillis dans les règles (thé, amuse-bouches immédiats), installés dans la meilleure suite comme les nababs que nous aimerions être, et suivis de leurs courtoises attentions. Un détail dira tout : nous avions emporté (c'était quand même le Nouvel An!) une bouteille de champagne. Ils nous l'ont gracieusement frappée à coeur, servie dans la chambre dans un seau avec son linge blanc et ont rempli les coupes selon le grand protocole. Essayez ça au Marriott ou à l'Intercon !! Sans doute ont-ils dû, un soir pareil et seulement pour un couple, réveiller le chef, réputé ici, et relancer sa cuisine. Toujours est-il que nous avons mangé un repas tout simple et extrêmement raffiné. (Briouates et côtelettes d'agneau. Je connais beaucoup d'agneaux de Sisteron à Saint-Rémy-de-Provence mais on ne m'avait pas encore fait la surprise de m'en cuire les côtelettes comme ce monsieur.) Tout le reste, oui, oui, l'hôtel est irréprochable. Au-dessus des choses mesurables en étoiles, on trouve au Temple ce genre d'hospitalité qui donne envie, non pas de revenir, mais de rester.…

Date of stay: January 2021

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Response from Albert Elgrissy, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 18 Jan 2021

Merci cher Monsieur pour votre commentaire très professionnel et très gratifiant! Pour un hôtelier la meilleure récompense est de recevoir un message comme le vôtre. Dans quelques mois le Coronavirus sera vaincu par la vaccination et le Grand Sud retrouvera tout son charme. Nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous recevoir et de partager avec vous le Charme de cette région. Dans cette attente, recevez toutes nos gratitudes, de mon équipe et de ma part. Albert ELGRISSY

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Vacationlover613 wrote a review Mar 2020

Ottawa, Canada32 contributions51 helpful votes

Only good things to say

Check-in: arrived late and tired. We were greeted at the door with a warm welcome. We were invited to sit while the receptionist completed the registration. While we were waiting we were presented with dinner menus. We were asked to select our meal and give them a time when we wanted to eat. Now that's service. Room: The room is gorgeous. We were given an upgraded room. Each room in the hotel is based on a movie filmed in town. Our room was Kundun so the decor was designed to look like a Buddhist temple. The room was large with a sitting area, fireplace! And another small sleeping area. Would be perfect for a couple travelling with a child. The bathroom is large with a massive tub and double sinks. The room also had a balcony facing the pool. There are 2 mosques quite close to the hotel so we could clearly hear the call to prayer. A shame we were only there overnight. Restaurant: We had the restaurant to ourselves for dinner and breakfast. Dinner was ordered in advance during check in. So we sat down and were served almost immediately. We had salads to start. My husband had a Berber salad – tomatoes, onions and peppers. My mother and I had a trio of salads – beet, carrot and tomato. The salads were served in adorable mini tagines. For our main courses, my mother and I had brochettes – lamb, chicken and kofta while my husband had a chicken tagine with preserved lemons. We all had crepes suzette for dinner. Everything was delicious, the service was attentive. The ambiance in the restaurant is cozy. There are four or five tables and a fireplace. Breakfast the next morning was also good with the same attentive service. Overall Service: Service at the hotel is excellent. Check in was quick, and dinner ordered during check in was welcome after a long day. We had trouble with our room safe that was fixed promptly. At one point, my mother was having trouble locking her room. The front desk clerk heard her struggling with the key and came upstairs right away to help before even being called. After dinner, we walked around the hotel to check out the decor. It is decorated like an Egyptian temple. As we were walking around one of the staff members opened up some of the areas to show us around. Only good things to say about this place!…

Date of stay: February 2020

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Response from Albert Elgrissy, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 3 Mar 2020

Dear Guest, It is a delight to read your kind appreciation of your short stay with us.! So gratifying !!! Many thanks for having taken the time to describe your experience with us. Please do not hesitate to come back here and to recommend it to your friends and family. Kindest regards.

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Larry Espel wrote a review Feb 2020

10 contributions24 helpful votes

Excellent and Unique Spot

Lovely hotel with beautiful decor. We stayed in the Kundun suite. Wonderful room. We had great service from staff, including Jawad at the desk and Omar as waiter. The meal was very good. I am surprised by the comment of one reviewer about odors and slow staff response. We had neither such experience at all.

Date of stay: January 2020

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Response from Albert E, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 6 Feb 2020

Thank you dear Guest for expressing your satisfaction ( many other guests don’t !) and probably take it for granted. Your comments summarize the concept of our luxurious Guest House. Please do not hesitate to recommend it to your relatives and friends, they will be grateful to you. We look forward to welcome you again in Ouarzazate … there is so much to discover, a few minutes away from Temple des Arts ! Best regards

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SRPK wrote a review Oct 2019

Toronto, Canada35 contributions61 helpful votes

Wonderful hotel in Ouarzazate

We spent one night at the Temple des Artes in Ouazazate. A unique and beautiful hotel inspired by the history of movies in the area and the local film studios. We stayed in the Lawrence of Arabia suite, which was spacious and beautifully decorated. The staff were wonderful and arranged our taxi to visit Ait Ben Haddou – highly recommended at sunrise or sunset for fewer crowds and spectacular photography. Due to our late arrival ad early departure we had little time to explore the hotel further, but the gardens and pool looked wonderful. We had one meal from room-service and this was freshly prepared and very tasty.

Date of stay: September 2019

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Response from Albert E, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 28 Oct 2019

Thank you dear Guest for your praise which is a great reward for us. There are so many extraordinary places to see in and around Ouarzazate, that we sincerely expect you (and your favorite friends) to be back to discover the rest of the place. Best regards

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davidmichael1906 wrote a review Oct 2019

Scottsdale, Arizona10 contributions14 helpful votes

Overall, a beautiful property, rooms too.

The property is beautifully decorated, laid out and furnished. The downsides to this place is that....it literally stinks. The smell comes at you inside and out, coming and going, It's basically the sewer smell you get when you're too close to it. The other downsides are that the staff, although compliant, are not very swift. Orders need to be repeated, and if they can't do something, rather than disappoint you, they'll just ignore you. One other downside, and I can only speak for the Kundun suite, is that, even though they have a separate bedroom so that 3 people can stay in the suite, there's only one bathroom. It's a definite shortcoming. The food is adequate, but nothing to brag about. It should be a little better based on the pricing for this location. One other little bomb, (sorry) is that we absolutely had to do laundry as we were out. One load cost $80 US dollars. Yes, $80(eighty). US. Dollars. Ah, travel.…

Date of stay: October 2019

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Response from Albert E, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 29 Oct 2019

Sorry that you visited us while the Management was off-duty!!! Understanding English to perfection is unfortunately difficult to add to the curriculum of a Waiter in Ouarzazate …! But we endeavor … Regarding Laundry prices, these rates are actually below the current rates in 5 Star hotels of the neighborhood (as most of us have to subcontact it to the very few laundries in Ouarzazate ( this is only a facilitation for our guests ) As for food, our Chef is at our Guests disposal, and he is very prompt to cook your favorites for you. Hope to welcome you in person on a future visit !!!!

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LILY Voyages wrote a review Jun 2019

Algiers, Algeria634 contributions425 helpful votes

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Weekend getaway in Morocco

unforgettable weekend getaway with my sweetheart at temple of art, place that combines Luxury and the world of cinema with a 'Hollywood-style^ swimming pool that calls for relaxation, far away from stress and noise. The temple of art is just a mille from all the places of interest in the city centre. Also Great service, pleasant staff good internet connexion. I really loved pour week-end and the time we sprint at the clropatra suite as we got gently upgraded. You can dîne at the hotel there s a good cuisine or just walkI to the city centre, many restaurants serve good traditionnal food.hightly recommend the hotel.

Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Albert E, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 18 Jun 2019

Dear Guests, Thank you so much for your praising comments. You have exactly summarized in a few lines the essence of our ‘raison d’etre ‘ as the French often say. We look forward to seeing you for a future celebration, and who knows maybe you can privatize our 7 Suites to share a happy moment with your close friends. Kindest regards from my team and myself

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Ausbait wrote a review Jun 2019

Buderim, Australia3 contributions6 helpful votes

beautiful hotel

We stayed here for one night. The room was excellent and perfect for a nights relaxation after a long drive. The hotel theme matches the towns 'Hollywood of Morocco' tag. Dinner and breakfast was excellent too. The service was top notch. Would stay again.

Date of stay: May 2019

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Response from Albert E, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 3 Jun 2019

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your excellent appreciation. I hope you felt at home! This feeling at home is the essence of a luxury guest house as compared to a mere hotel. Please feel free to share your appreciation with fiends around you. We do look forward to seeing you back again soon

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Andrea wrote a review May 2019

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Very nice Riad to stay

We really liked this hotel. The staff is very friendly. They made fresh breakfast for us with eggs and squeezed orange juice. Absolutely yummy. It is located very close to the Atlas studios, have pretty pool and they go above and beyond to make you feel good in their hotel.

Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Responded 29 May 2019

Dear Guest, Thank you for your praise and nice comments. Please do not hesitate to recommend this little Palace around you. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon in Ouarzazate. Best regards

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M T S wrote a review May 2019

Perth, Australia317 contributions123 helpful votes

About the movies 🎥

We had 1 night here as a stopover. It was a welcome oasis of calm. A small hotel with only 7 rooms. Each named after a movie that was made in the area. We stayed in the Gladiator room, it had nice furnishings and was roomy, a bonus was that we could make a tea and coffee in our room if we wanted to, which we did. Dinner was included in our price which was very nice. I didn’t like the icing sugar dusted over my pastille for dinner it put me off. We had some nice wine and were grateful that they served it as we were here in Ramadan. They’re was a nice room with music which we enjoyed using when we had the wine while using the WIFI. The negatives, the shower which was pretty useless with a hand held hose with very low water pressure. The staff (2) were very polite but seemed amateurish and not shown real professionalism. We have no complaint about them as it was situational. It’s a nice place to stay. Also there was a pool with not much care with the gardens around it. …

Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Albert E, Propriétaire at Hotel Temple des Arts

Responded 19 May 2019

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to share your experience with future guests. I am glad that you appreciated our services in spite of Ramadan which is a very difficult period for those who work and fast at the same time. As far as Chicken & Almonds pastilla is concerned, it is unfortunately the traditional way to prepare it and we would certainly have given another dish as replacement if you asked for... The water problems were due to some water shortage from the Water company and there is very little we can do when this happens … so sorry that you have experienced it. Please accept my apologies for that unpleasant experience and make sure to come again as it was unusual on that day.... Looking forward to welcoming you again in Ouarzazate and giving you a memorable time.

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