Dar Hnini Morocco
Dar Hnini
Oulled Mellouk, Oulad Yahia Lagraire
www.darhnini.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
2019
Hotel General Manager
Jana Chaair
2004 Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from New York City Technological University
2003 Sales representative of Aus Vacations
2007 Owner of tour operator Your Morocco tour
Hotel Positioning
5-star boutique hotel
Development Strategy
• We like to market the destination – the green oasis on the edge of the Moroccan desert
• We want to concentrate on selling the experience rather than just a simple transaction
• We partner with local travel businesses
• We want to be sustainable and help the locals living in the area
DAR HNINI
History & Story
The owner of Dar Hnini is Mr. Abderrahim Chaair. His extensive Moroccan family owned the land in the valley of over 1 hectare for about a century. The land has been used mainly for farming. Mr. Abderrahim Chaair bought some parts from the family members and built this fantastic retreat of Dar Hnini. The beginnings were hard as the land is protected, so careful planning had to be implemented. Therefore some of the buildings are risen from the floor, allowing planting and being more ecological and sustainable. Because the owner is from the village, he is always thinking of its citizens, and 5% of the profit goes to the village association. And its people
Date Renewal
Dar Hnini finished its building in 2019
Date added extensions
In 2023 – the spa will be opened
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Dar Hnini offers complete seclusion and privacy with individual appointed villas, each with own garden and plunge pool
Location
Dar Hnini is located in Southern Morocco in one of the most stunning world corners inside the palm groves of Draa Oasis. Here guests disappear into the wilderness and leave the outside world behind. It is an immersion in nature that stirs the soul.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Walking tours of farms and fields of the Draa oasis
• Donkey rides inside the Draa Oasis
• Bicycle rides inside the palm groves or in rocky deserts
• Visiting sumptuous Kasbahs, ancient rock carving places
• Pottery-making classes, cooking workshops, seasonal dates picking
Fun Facts
90 % of our employees are from local villages bringing work to the area
There are over 25 different species of palm trees in the region that live up to 150 years. You may find over 3 million of date palm trees here.
The area is extremely rich in history, and nearby, you find old rock carvings of animals and people
We are only 4 hours away from the Saharan desert peaks of Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga
Children’s Corner
We organize donkey rides for children in the valley or horseback riding
Possible to enjoy biking in the valley or nearby rocky desert
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
One-bedroom villas 60 sq m + Garden 1000 sq m
Max occupancy 4 pax Ground level, comfortable, spacious, natural light Total: 3 villas
Family Villa : 200 sq m + Garden 2000 sq m
Max Occupancy 7 pax
This villa has a master double bedroom connected with a twin child bedroom, fireplace, and bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub, a second bedroom that can be double/twin with a fireplace and bathroom with bathtub, Moroccan and international living rooms with fireplace and full kitchen. There is a private garden with a plunge pool at Ground level, comfortable, spacious, natural light, and private terrace with super views Total: 1
Bungalows: 62 sq. m + garden 850 sq m
max occupancy 4 pax
Bungalows are risen above the floor and include a wooden porch and a private garden with a plunge pool Comfortable, spacious, natural light. Wheelchair accessible Total: 2
• A/C
• WIFI
• Shower
• Bath.
• Towels /shampoos, soaps
• Hairdryer
• Fireplace. (not in bungalows)
• Living Room
• Private Garden
• Private Plunge Pool
• Minibar
• Coffee machine/ electrical kettle
Restaurants & Bars
One Main Restaurant
Mostly local Moroccan dishes – possible bookings for half board or all-inclusive
Meals are served in different settings from restaurants, by the pool, in the garden by candlelight, terrace or even an ancient kasbahs
Small pool br
Wellness
Each villa has its own plunge pool – plus, there is one large communal pool for swimming.
Each villa is equipped with yoga mats
Beginning of 2023 spa will be opened, offering Moroccan scrub (hammam) and massages
Corporate & Celebration Events
Possible to organize a range of private parties from birthdays, bachelor’s, cocktails, garden dinners, and others.
Maximum occupancy: 55 people
Extra Notable Features
• Cooking classes, pottery workshops, and Yoga retreats a few times a year
• Dates harvesting
• Outdoor movie nights
• Henna painting
Hotel and restaurant Awards
N/A
Number of employees
20