Le Jardin aux Etoiles
Riad between Agadir and Taroudant, in southern Morocco
Holiday rental with a resident of Swiss nationality
 Water pleasureA swimming pool much larger than average ! |  What a cook !Fatima and her delicious meals are much appreciated! And what kindness ! |  During the summerThose eight Norwegians were warmer in our riad than in Oslo. |  April-May 2017We had three charming little Jack Russells at the time, for your safety. |  Sports jump into the poolIt was in October-November. |
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 In April-MayGroup of Normans with our cook at the time, Rkia. |  JuneBritish people from Newcastle who love our riad. |  Mrs. Sue from Montreux (Switzerland)Impressed by the garden. |
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Céline and Rolf Sch., Lucerne (Switzerland), December 2017-January 2018
Tausend und einer Nacht - "Reisen, neue Länder und Kulturen kennen lernen, gehört definitiv zu unserer Lieblingshobbys. Wir sind uns einig, dass diese 2 Wochen im "the star garden" für uns auserrgewöhnliche Ferien waren! "Tausend und einer Nacht".
Jeden Abend sassen wir vor dem Chéminee, hörten marokkanische Musik, lasen und genossen den feinen, marokkanischen Wein. Tags über machten wir Ausflüge in die Berge, am einsame Strände, in geheimnisvolle Oasenstädte oder schätzten den wunderschönen Garten mit dem Vogelgezwitscher und der Privatsphäre am sehr schönen (aber relativ kalten) Pool. Wundervoll war auch, dass wir täglich im Garten frische Manderinen, Orangen und Zitronen ernten durften.
Wir danken Jean-Luc, dass er uns jeder Zeit mit Rat und Tat unterstützt hat.
Gerne würden wir nächstes Jahr wieder kommen".
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Clio S. and Jonas V., Neuchâtel (Switzerland), October 2017
Great week - "We spent a very active week both in the Jardin aux Etoiles, which we found really magnificent, and in the surroundings, which surprised us with their interest and diversity.
At the riad, we played memorable games of petanque in the new white sand surface devoted to games. The pool was really nice! We also really enjoyed Fatima's Moroccan cuisine.
We spent a whole day in the craftsmen's village of Kasbat Souss, which we literally robbed, taking many authentic gifts and souvenirs. We felt an immense pleasure in discussing with the craftsmen, without ever being harpooned in an insistent way, as is too often the case in Marrakech".
Laurent and Valérie C., Le Landeron (Switzerland), and Yann S. and his partner Marlène, Auvernier (Switzerland), September 2017
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Quantity of typical and attractive places - "We loved the tranquility of this magnificent riad surrounded by a tastefully wooded garden. An ideal place to relax by the large swimming pool and enjoy an excellent tajine simmered by the Berber cook.
Despite a short stay, we were able to discover, nearby, a number of typical and attractive places, in particular a counter with craftsmen who produce authentic high-quality items (Kasbat Souss) and the sumptuous palace of the late painter Claudio Bravo (near Taroudant).
The city of Taroudant, surrounded by its magnificent ramparts, is rightly called "little Marrakech". Not to be missed at the gates of the city, the superb riad of Dar Zitoune which houses a well-kept restaurant".
Group of family and friends of Sébastien T., Montbéliard (France), August 2017
Gorgeous- "The riad is really superb. We had an excellent holiday and we will be back!"
On a beaucoup de place pour nager tout à votre aise dans notre piscine
Elles ont beaucoup aimé nos trois petits Jack Russell, qui contribuent à votre sécurité la nuit. Ils sont paisibles sauf... à l'égard des éventuels voleurs.
Premier plan : nos trois imposants palmiers-dattiers
On a beaucoup de place pour nager tout à votre aise dans notre piscine
Family of Monique O., Alkmaar (Holland), April-May 2017
Wonderful week -"We have spent a wonderful week in this very spacious and beautiful riad with a lot of Marrocan details. Our daughter and her friend were very pleased with the swimming pool :-).
The beds slept well and there were enough bedsheet and towels. The toilets and bathrooms were clean and in Moroccan style too. The housekeeper was very friendly and helpful. The garden was very big and we put a turtle over there. Three friendly little dogs watched over the place and they were Always very enthusiastic upon our return.
Renting a car is a necessity. We could rent it through a contact of Jean-Luc, the owner. The nearest big supermarket is in Agadir and over half an hour drive away. Within a kilometer of the house is a little local shop were you can buy bread and other first necessities.
The sights were in our view a bit far away (almost an hour or more). We spent a day in Taroudant, Paradise Valley (really a must-do!) and a nightover in Marrakech (= a three hours drive away) and saw the waterfalls of Immouzer. We could not find the caves and basin of Win-Timdouine. Agadir was not 'our cup of tea', but if you like beaches and a more mondain city, we think you will like it.."
Satisfaites de leur séjour !
Un must
Le plaisir de chaque matin...
Pour le plaisir des plus petits
Bien pratiques lorsqu'on est avec des enfants.
La valeur n'attend pas le nombre des années
Families of Cédric Ch., Neuchâtel (Switzerland), and César G., Neuchâtel (Switzerland), April 2017
In and around the pool -"We had a wonderful stay at the Jardin Aux Etoiles and left delighted!
The whole family enjoyed it: the children had fun in and around the magnificent swimming pool and looked forward to picking oranges each morning, while the adults could enjoy having an aperitif in the sun by the pool and relaxing under the expert hands of the Berber masseuse. Everyone appreciated the convenience of the delicious dishes prepared by Roukaia.
In one week, we loved spending whole days there, as well as discovering the places suggested by the owner, who advised us wonderfully. A big thank you to him, we will come back with pleasure!”
Décontraction en famille.
Préparation à la natation.
Au cours d'un séjour réuissi.
Décontraction en famille.
Family of Femmie P., Witham (UK), January 2017
Beautiful, private property - "We have had the most amazing time on our holiday.
Such a beautiful, private property to spend time in. It is fairly remote but, with the owners dogs guarding the
property you feel completely safe and at ease.
It's very spacious but warm and welcoming at the same time, with an open fire to use on a chilly evening. A generous amount of towels and bedding to use and a well equipped kitchen, complete with washing machine and dishwasher made our lives so much easier, especially with small children in tow.
The pool isn't heated so is fairly cold in the milder season but our children braved it a few times. The outside area (pool and garden) is outstanding. We found tortoises and lizards amongst other things and the oranges you can pick fresh from the trees are not to be missed.
It is appropriately named the 'garden of stars'. We have never witnessed a more spectacular night sky, cuddled up, with blankets on loungers was just wonder under the Brightest stars we had ever seen.
Its in an area that isn't full of sun worshiping tourists. You actually get to see a genuine part of Morocco which we have loved and has been an amazing experience for us and our children too. So many places close by to visit for adults and children.
We are already planning our next trip to do the things we didnt have time for.
Jean-Luc (the owner) couldn't have been anymore helpful with suggestions on places to visit, we would have missed out on some experiences if it wasn't for his help, letting us know the temperatures so we knew what to pack was so helpful too.
I can't see anyone being disappointed, we certainly weren't."
Susanne and Jean-Martin D., Boudry, Switzerland, October 2016
Precious memory -"What a pleasure to discover in this autumn of 2016 this southern Moroccan which has become for us in a few hours a magical enchantment.
From the “Garden to the Stars” comfortable, vast, flowered to perfection, decorated with dozens of birds around the magnificent swimming pool, we criss-crossed this land of a thousand facets together.
Many thanks to you, Jean-Luc, for your dedication. By your knowledge of the Berber country and your generosity, you were a perfect guide.
From craft markets to souks, from the nature of animal parks to the Garden of Eden, everything lends itself to astonishment.
We keep a precious memory of this stay which made us want to know more about Morocco."
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Symphonie de couleurs
Fleurs du jardin
Elle a soif
Symphonie de couleurs
Family of F.T., Drogenbos (Belgium), July 2016
We feel at home - "Our week was magnificent at the villa jardin aux étoiles. Quiet, total rest. We feel at home. The swimming pool, the children loved it. The villa is very well laid out.
We are happy with our week."
Adil Abbassi, coach, and the #UBVP basketball players from Boudy-de-Bauregard,who have just been promoted to Division 2 (France), May-June 2016
I advise !- "Back in France yesterday, I would like to thank you for your rental. It was not bad. I will not fail to advise your address and to resume a stay soon. Best regards".
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Family of Marie S., Harrow (Great Britain), May 2016
Highly recommended - "Just like the pictures! Stunning Villa in VERY rural but beautiful location. Exactly what we wanted.
The owner was extremely helpful, organizing everything for us including car hire and a meal on arrival. The caretaker was also lovely, as was the wonderful cook who we highly recommend you book! She came back and cooked for our last night.
40 minute drive to Agadir - which is well worth the trip. Some lovely restaurants etc, and the harbor is definitely worth a visit.
Highly recommended and should we come back to the area, would definitely book again".
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Bernard Ch., Le Locle, David E., La Chaux-de-Fonds, and Pierre M., Marin (Switzerland), October-November 2015
Great week -"A big thank you for this fantastic week of discovering a small but so beautiful part of Morocco and its striking contrasts! The tajines were excellent and the landscapes magnificent! A big lick to Saga, Pacha and Sasha!!
Thanks also to our driver. Our greetings to Madam the cook for her delicious rabbit tasted with pleasure ".
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Ffamily of Evanna B., Montpellier (France), September 2015
Dream week - "We spent a dream week in the riad le jardin aux étoiles. The garden is very well maintained (it doesn't feel like being in the tropics) with banana trees and palm trees and lots of other trees. The roses are magnificent, a clean swimming pool ideal for children and adults.
As for the cook Lala Arkia, charming and smiling with a rare kindness, she concocted delicious dishes for us, a real pleasure at each meal from breakfast to aperitif to lunch and dinner.
The house is even better than in the photos the rooms are pleasantly well laid out with two bedrooms on one side and another on the other ideal for the intimacy of couples if you are traveling with several people.
Very well decorated with these paintings, these books, these carpets. Several small terraces for each room I really liked.
As for the village itself, the inhabitants are sociable and very nice. We were able to take advantage of this beautiful house in this beautiful city where we feel very well that life is good.
In the evening a magnificent spectacle awaited us: a sky full of stars illuminated our evenings. I highly recommend everyone to have a time of their life in this house."
Family of Rayna E. (Great Britain), July 2015
Thanks- "We have enjoyed our stay in Morocco and we have been well looked after. Many thanks. Mrs Roukia has been very pleasant and we enjoyed a very nice Tajine this evening.
The dogs are fantastic, proper little thieves just like our dogs at home. They are good fun to have around.
The children are enjoying themselves and are being sensible spending time indoors when they feel hot. Driving here is interesting!"
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Mireille L. and Jocelyne Sch., Sion (Switzerland), May-June 2015
Magic - "A beautiful place and a warm welcome from the owners and their employees. I can only recommend this place.
The house is superb, its garden and its swimming pool encourage you to dream. Ideally located just a quarter of an hour from the airport. If you need to relax, this place is ideal. It's on, I'll come back to it."
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Renate and Werner O. and their friends, Starnberg (Germany), March 2015
Fabulous-"We have spent fabulous holidays. The architecture of the spacious house is very impressive, the garden with lot's of palms, orange, citrus and banana trees is a real paradise. We enjoyed swimming in the huge pool and relaxing in the peaceful place. Very cute was the young Jack Russel.
Additionally we played a lot of golf and found Agadir a very attractive golf destination. It was also very interesting to visit the historic city Taroudant together with our guide Hafid. Our steward Hafid spoiled us the whole week with healthy mint tea from the garden and fresh bread in the morning. He was very helpful and caring all the time.
Prior to the journey it was a great pleasure to communicate with Jean-Luc, who gave us a lot of helpful advises for great places to visit and restaurants nearby.
Thanks a lot for the wonderful holidays! "
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Family T. den H., Alphen aan den Rijn (Holland), February 2015
Erika and Jacques Sch. and Marielle and Anthony P., Boudry and Sonvilier (Switzerland), November 2014
Five stars -"The riad well deserves 5 stars for both the house and the garden. Mr. Mouley Hafid and the charming cook have contributed a lot to our comfort and well-being.
Address to recommend, congratulations for this great success."
 A La Madrague à AgadirMoment de grand plaisir gastronomique |  Au cimetière juif de TaroudantA proximité de la synagogue, transformée en bazar de haut niveau, à l'enseigne d'Aladin |  Au salon TV de la chambre AgadirMoment d'exaltation : la Suisse vient de remporter la Coupe Davis ! |
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 Départ pour une excursionBonne humeur de rigueur |  Chez le tisserandDans le village d'artisans de Kasbat Souss |  Galerie de peintureL'art se porte bien au Maroc et à Agadir |
 A TfinitUne immense plage à proximité du Jardin aux Etoiles |  A MarrakechVisite de la medersa Ben Youssef |
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Pascal P. and family, Montbrison (France), October 2014
Quality of services - "We had a very pleasant stay in your Riad. We would like to thank you for the quality of your services. My whole family very much appreciated this stay in the heart of a haven of peace.
Hafid's great availability and his most sincere kindness contributed to the excellence of our vacation. You knew how to surround yourself with very competent and very kind people, whether it was your cook or the car rental company. We will not fail to recommend your Riad to our friends."
Family of Heidi B., Grenoble (France), July-August 2014
Unforgettable - "Very nice house, very pleasant large garden, staff and cook always present when you need something.
We had an unforgettable holiday and met wonderful people in your riad".
Family of Valérie L., Brussels (Belgium), July 2014
Perfect - "The place is superb, the Kia cook is adorable and caring.
The situation of the place is ideal to discover superb corners without tourists and the site of the owner is very complete. We were two adults and two children, it was very comfortable.
The garden is also superb, highly recommended!"
At breakfast time
Already the start...
Family of Nathalie B., Vienne, Rhône-Alpes (France), July 2014
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Family of Jane R., Newcastle (Great Britain), June 2014
Un plaisir incontournable, ou presque...
Les plats de notre cuisinière ont été grandement appréciés !
Belle excursion dans l'océan proche
Un plaisir incontournable, ou presque...
Just beautiful -"A wonderful rustic retreat for myself and my family in the Moroccan countryside. The house and gardens are beautiful and extremely well kept with tasteful furnishings and decoration. A lot of time and attention has been given to make the Riad authentic and comfortable.
The pool is as good as it looks and is impeccably clean. My favorite bit has to be the night - no light pollution and an amazing view of the stars.
We hired a cook for the week via the owner and the service was brilliant, nothing too much trouble and always a smile. I would recommend this service.
This was truly a relaxing holiday and I hope to return soon.
Its about 45 mins away from Taroudant, an hour from Paradise Valley and 40 mins from Agadir. There is a small town nearby to buy day to day stuff and a few places nearby to eat".
Liliane B. and Mohamed A., Bienne (Switzerland) and Agadir (Morocco), June 2014
Nothing is left to chance -"It was with great pleasure that I discovered the Jardin aux Etoiles.
Knowing the Berber culture, I fully rediscovered it in this magnificent Riad. In particular the architecture, the decoration and even the delicious dishes prepared by the charming cook! Everything is there, it is well thought out and nothing is left to chance. The garden is also a real marvel, a heavenly vegetation.
For those who love the peace and beauty of nature, this is where you feel perfectly at home.
Jean-Luc, I loved this place, BRAVO. And choukran! - Liliana"
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Group of Sylvain M., Rouen (France), April-May 2014
Want to come back- "We had a wonderful stay at the Jardin aux étoiles which bears its name really well, we were amazed! Surrounded by a wonderful staff, always looking after us and with exemplary kindness, we have only one desire... to come back!!! Les Normands".
Group of Martine V.-B., Ostend (Belgium), March 2014
Very satisfied with their stay at the Jardin aux Etoiles, the members of this group were particularly interested in bird watching. They were able to give free rein to their passion, including on the plaza surrounding the riad's swimming pool.
We see here one of them tracking in his telescope one of our innumerable winged friends attracted by our expanse of water and the fruits of our vast garden.
"We had an unforgettable stay in this richly decorated Riad where every detail has been tastefully thought out to help us discover the many local riches.
Le Jardin aux Etoiles is close to Agadir airport, located in a calm and pleasant environment. Thanks to the information provided by the owner, we discovered countless extraordinary places from the coast to the hills of the Atlas.
Our stay was a real success."
Bernard and Marie P. family, as well as their daughters, Sterrebeek (Belgium), February 2014
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Family Claudia R., Offenburg (Germany), January 2014
"Wir haben im Januar 2014 eine Woche in diesem Riad mit unseren beiden kleinen Kindern (2 Jahre und 7 Monate) verbracht und uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Die Anfahrtsbeschreibung auf französisch war etwas schwierig für uns und wir haben 50 Meter vor dem Ziel aufgegeben und Moulay, den Intendant des Hauses angerufen. Dieser hat uns dann an der Hauptstraße abgeholt und uns dananch sehr nett empfangen.
Der Garten und der Pool sind wunderschön und sehr gepflegt. Der Pool hatte nur 10 Grad - zum Planschen war es trotzdem schön. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht - inklusive großem Herd, Backofen und großem Kühlschrank.
Es gibt zwei Master Schlafzimmer, die darüber liegenden Zimmer sind offen (Gallery) und daher ist die Belegung mit mehreren Familien zu überdenken. For uns war es perfekt, auch wenn es kein extra Babybett gab. Das Baby hat in einem der Doppelbetten geschlafen, die größere Tochter auf der Schlafcouch und wir im anderen Turm mit Fernsehzimmer.
Die Temperaturen nachts waren sehr kalt (nur ca. 8 Grad auch im Haus), es stehen aber genügend Radiatoren zur Verfügung um zum Beispiel das Bad zu heizen. Wir sind jedenfalls gut und ohne Erkältung klargekommen. Wer will, kann den offenen Kamin anheizen. Dafür waren wir nach aufregenden Tagen in der Umgebung aber immer zu früh im Bett.
Der Hausverwalter Moulay ist sehr nett und spricht neben französisch auch etwas deutsch. Er hat uns auch für einen Tag eine Köchin vermittelt, die uns lecker Couscous und Tajine gekocht hat. Jeden Morgen gab es einen frischen Tee mit Kick aus dem Garten. Er hat uns auch gezeigt, was im Garten alles wächst - Pfeffer, Pampelmusen, Bananen, Aprikosen, Mandeln, Papaya, Kräuter und noch vieles vieles mehr. Zum Haus gehören außerdem ein Pfauen-Paar und 2 Jack Russel Terrier.
Zum Strand nach Agadir haben wir auf Grund des dichten Verkehrs ca. 1 Stunde gebraucht, zum nächsten Hypermarket ca. 20 Minuten - im Dorf beim Haus gibt es aber mehrere kleine Läden für den täglichen Bedarf (Brot, Butter, Milch etc). Wir haben uns im Haus und in der Umgebung sehr wohl und sicher gefühlt, der abendliche Sonnenuntergang war ein Traum! Insgesamt sehr zu Empfehlen - auch die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war immer sehr freundlich und top!
