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Reviews of Grotte Thami

bhalil sefrou maroc, 31100 Bhalil, Morocco

#3 of 3 hotels in Bhalil

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Review score

Based on 26 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As everyone has referenced, it really is a cave. We stayed for two nights in a July heatwave, and it was cool and comfortable with a good night's sleep. The cave is kept as a traditional berber home and feels like a museum with lots of traditional tools, artifacts, etc. It's surprisingly big and even upstairs. Situated in the centre of the village, so a true feel of village life with the call for prayers. We stayed on a Wednesday, and the village had a large local market fruit veg meat clothes. Everything was loverly and completely safe to walk around and experience.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    This was a genuine simple cave living experience, very unique!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cave living experience

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The downstairs room had a heater, and on further reflection, we should have asked for one upstairs as well.

    A surprisingly spacious place built into the caves! 2 sitting areas, a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms with a full bed in each will another 3 beds outside of the rooms. The place felt like a museum with collections of tea sets, art, home and kitchen items. If you are up for a non-typical experience, this place is for you. We were awed. If you’re looking for a 5 star airy Riad, pay it a visit, but stay elsewhere. Lots of warm heavy blankets available for the chilly evenings.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    10
    Most Unique Place We've Ever Stayed In
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a cavern carved out of rock and our visit was in winter time, so despite the small heaters, it remained rather cold and damp feeling. There were plenty of extra warm blankets to keep us warm in bed, though.

    Thami and his wife were wonderful hosts. Because the grotte is a bit difficult to find, Thami met us in town in his car and led us to the parking area near the grotte. We were arriving at dinner time, so Thami offered to provide dinner for us so we didn't have to find a restaurant. His wife and her friend cooked and served us a delicious Moroccan dinner--in their own grotte home. Afterwards he led us to the grotte apartment which easily slept 3 couples. The grotte is totally unique, and it's full of interesting antiques which adds to the atmosphere. It's located in an ancient city carved into a hillside and we had a wonderful time exploring the town on foot.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom + Toilets

    Kind owner Very good food prepared by our host wife Unconventional lodging, really is a cave

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    9.0
    Unique Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom and toilet is small. No clothing hanging hooks or racks.

    We spent 2 nights at Grotte Thami. The whole cave house was given to 3 of us. The upper floor has 4 beds and the lower floor has 1 bedroom and a big living area. Bathroom and toilet are located on the lower floor. The entire cave is decorated with Moroccan paraphernalia. Mr Thami was a very good host. He attended to our every request and showed us to some places we wanted to visit. Staying in the cave house was a very unique experience. We loved that it's off the beaten track and we didn't see other tourists.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The cute village with nice people. Helpful and attentive host. Atypical experience. Breakfast. From the outside the cave looks like a modest house and then when you go in, you discover the cave.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good.

    I had never slept in a cave before. It was a great experience. Very cosy, quiet, clean. Even on a hot day, the grotte was cool and comfortable. Thami and his wife Habiba were wonderful hosts. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Beautiful cave situated in authentic small Moroccan town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This cave accommodation was beautifully decorated and surprisingly comfy! Thami has an artistic eye and it definitely shows when entering the property. The hospitality from Thami and his wife was amazing and they really made us feel welcomed into the home. The cooking was plentiful and tasty, every meal we were being spoiled. This is a real hidden gem of Morocco and a great authentic experience. Thanks Thami!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Lovely cave house experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful cave house with amazing decoration- could look at all the rugs and ceramics and paintings forever! The hosts were really friendly and helpful, I don’t speak French but still they managed to communicate with me. It had a really nice communal feeling, as another family was staying and we had a delicious dinner and breakfast together and played cards! Highly recommend :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    definitely recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathroom is very small, but that’s to be expected in a cave

    a beautiful little space, like something out of Arabian Nights. very atmospheric and comfortable. the host Thami was very kind and helpful, and made sure I had everything I need. great location close to the centre of town.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a unique experience, truly local! Unfortunately we spoke very lityle French, Thami did his very best to explain to us. He collected us from town and walked us to our accommodation. Decor is beautifully eclectic. The blankets he provided were a lifesaver, it got quite cool in the evening. An unforgettable stay!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    9.0
    Very lovely stay, the place is exactly as expected, authentic, we enjoyed it once we were here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit difficult to find, we didn't have our cell phone working, make sure you can call them, as they meet and greet and take you in. We struggled but we should have had the phone working, there are signs in the streets with the hotel number on. They really expect you to call. Make sure you have the number. There are other hotels with similar names also, who due to language barriers we almost stayed at the wrong one, but he made us tea and cakes, we gave him 50dm. You sometimes ger told off for walking into entrances that are not the right place :).

    It authentic and in a cave, the host was lovely, very comfortable and spacious, we took the large downstairs room. Wifi excellent. The local cafe was full of very friendly people, they might not look it at times, but they are just lovely and friendly, and they know the someone who speaks English if you don't speak French.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we didn’t enjoy is the lack of heating, it was a bit cold at night.

    Thami is probably the best host we have encountered on our 10 day journey across Morocco. He is full of knowledge which he is keen to share, he really looked after us (we arrived late during Ramadan and the restaurants were closed so he eventually turned up with the best tajine we had during our stay!). The place is beautiful and full of character and history, it genuinely feels like you are staying at someone’s house. We ended our journey there and it was the best way to finish this magical holiday. You should definitely visit Bhalil if you’re in Morocco!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    8.0
    Unique experience, lovely people
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thami and his family are very lovely kind people and were quite helpful. The cave is ecletically decorated. It would be a wonderfully cool and welcome retreat in warmer weather, but was a little cold during our stay in February. It's a unique experience though, to stay in one of the traditional local caves.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    10
    A very unique experience to stay in a beautiful cave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow, staying in a grotto! This was very different to all the other accommodation we had during our travels, a great experience! The grotto is beautifully decorated in traditional style with a lot of attention to detail. It has 3 bedrooms, a portable heater, comfortable beds with lots of blankets, internet, hot water. The owner is very friendly. We went for a walk in the village which was also interesting and people were friendly.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful cave house with all amenities. Clean and comfortable. The host was excellent and I was given a tour of the village. It's such a beautiful village to stay in, very peaceful and relaxing with great views over the mountains and countryside. I wish I could have stayed longer. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    10
    Nice cave and very nice owner!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a wonderful time in Grotte Thami. The cave is really nice and clean. It was winter and I thought it was going to be colder in the cave but we weren't cold. Thami , the owner, is a very nice guy. He will help you to find whatever you need. He found an English speaking guide for us. In the evening, he took us to a local place where we could eat a very nice beef sandwich. The next day, we had a wonderful breakfast in another cave. it was prepared by his wife. So, let him know what you need and he will help you.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    9.0
    An exceptional experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is a little bit away. I think a car is a must. The cave has two floors the ground floor has high humidity but upstairs is excellent

    It is really exceptional experience to sleep in a cave. The cave is very well decorated and gave us a very good feeling. The owner Thami is really very helpful and welcoming and he did everything to make us feel we are at home.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional, historical and cultural place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We loved the whole experience, the cultural-historical and beauty of that place. I felt like being in a museum. The host was very friendly, the food was good, and the place was amazing and clean.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    7.0
    Amazing experience staying in a cave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen and shower functional but a bit run down

    Location was great in village. Really nice people. The host came and picked us up from Fez and dropped us at the train station. Very nice man

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

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