Kamal Chaoui offers very comfortable accommodation in a traditional village house, and Naima cooks delicious dinners (Dh220). Decorated in local Amazigh style, it has a relaxing roof terrace with sweeping views. Kamal strives for a home-away-from-home atmosphere, and he and Naima join guests at mealtimes. In winter the house is heated via an ingenious wood-fire system to keep things toasty.
Kamal, who speaks excellent English, French and German, is a pillar of the local community and a mine of information on the area. He can arrange mountain hikes, a longer trek to Immouzer El Kandar, plus a variety of other tours, including to Guigou's weekly souq and a visit to troglodyte caves for tea with the inhabitants.
Naima also runs cooking classes (Dh550 per person). Money from tours is funnelled back into the community, helping to clean up the streets and improve conditions for villagers.
