Millie & Richard2020年11月

We were inspired to stay here after reading the last glowing review and I'm so glad we did. We stayed for one week and it was quite an experience! Mohammed's mom took great care of us by preparing lots of meals. Also, Mohammed was kind enough to take us to the nearby dam and a cafe. I can warmly recommend this accommodation for anyone looking to have an authentic & rustic experience. 5 stars!

Erik2020年2月

I liked the place so much, I booked it for an extra extended period. Everything was so peaceful and wonderful. Life is very slow in a very good way in the tiny village of Berwawa. Even though I stayed in the winter, I was plenty warm inside my bedroom with the heater on low. We had some nice rains while I was there and some very clear and sunny days. The rolling green hills looked just like a postcard. So picturesque with olive trees dotting the landscape. The locals continued to be super welcoming and I had no problems whatsoever. Note: The locals here don’t speak much of any English, but we had fun having deep conversations with the Google Translate app for instant spoken word translation. Power remained consistent as well as Maroc Telecom 4G connectivity. Note: Other carriers may have issues, but you’ll probably want Maroc Telecom anyhow since you’ll have the greatest coverage, country-wide. I came to Berwawa to get away from distractions and focus on working and writing music. It was so perfect there that I developed some great playing techniques far beyond my expectations! Mohammed was super accommodating and came to pick me up at short notice when my plans changed and I moved on to Fes. Now, sitting in my sweeping-panorama-view apartment inside the old Fes medina, I find myself missing the tranquility of Berwawa. I wish I could have stayed longer. Never once did I feel unsafe, and I had everything I needed from the local farming villagers or from the little store in-town. Even though I don’t have any specialized “farm lore” skills, I never felt inconvenienced by the simplicity of the accommodations and had no troubles with my daily routine whatsoever. I felt relieved to dial things back and simplify my life for a moment while I unwound in the serenity of it all. I just discovered that there’s taxi service which makes a round trip between Fes and Berwawa each day. The cost is 60MAD (about $6.50USD) per-seat, each way. A bargain since it take 2-3 hours each way. This alone makes Berwawa easily accessible for tourists wanting to get away from it all to enjoy the fresh air, clean water, and the wonderful produce from the bountiful Rif Mountain region. Here, there is no fear of getting ripped off by greedy touts looking to fleece you as you'll find in the tourist traps. This never occurred here. Berwawan's are an honest and honorable people in my opinion. Mohammed’s place has been an amazing experience. Truly the highlight of my entire Moroccan tour. Renting the entire ½ acre citrus, olive and vegetable farm with the large adobe farmhouse proved to be not only a great deal for the money, but an untapped area where there are zero tourists, and local hospitality abounds. I’ll never forget the friendships I made there since you’ll be treated as family with a genuineness of heart that is such a rarity in the world today. Thank you again, Mohammed. You and your family will always hold a dear place in my heart and I hope to come again to Berwawa sooner than later!

Erik2020年1月

When the tourist traps lose their luster and you’re ready for an immersive, authentic Moroccan village experience, come to Berwawa. This quaint farming village, nestled amongst the rolling foothills of the Rif Mountains, will provide you with beautiful scenery and the most hospitable people you’ll ever meet. Constructed in the traditional Moroccan style, this old adobe/cob farmhouse (situated on a ½ acre of olive, citrus and other fruit trees), has a nice large courtyard with vegetable rows and a double-wall security fence. Not that you should be concerned though: No one even locks their doors around here and there is zero crime. You’ll be assured however that all of the rooms lock as well as the double security gates. Accommodations are simple but adequate for those who want to breathe the fresh air, drink the clean aquifer well-water (no need to boil), and eat the organic produce that abounds here. Berwawa is truly an eco-village where everything is produced without chemicals or pesticides. The neighbors are all related to Mohammed, and their number one concern is for your comfort and enjoyment. This is the way of the Berwawan. It’s easy to quickly make friends here, as the villagers are just as curious about you as you are of them. This makes for lively conversation and lots of laughter. Not to mention such gracious hospitality of the likes I’ve never experienced. I was invited to a neighbor’s house to have a meal and share photographs of our families. Another neighbor joined me on a 17km (10.5mi) round-trip walk to Teroual. Good times. Getting around is super easy, even though you’ll be hard-pressed to find any references to Berwawa on the net. Need a ride to town? Mohammed’s cousin next-door has a car at your beckon call for an honest price. Want to rent a motorcycle? Mohammed’s other relative has one. Want to ride a donkey all the way to town? Your’e covered. Need a guide? One can be arranged. Mohammed will bring you the 2 hour journey from the Fes train station for just 250MAD (to cover petrol). There are also busses which will get you very close to Berwawa and someone can come pick you up. Leaving Berwawa will be just as easy. For excusrions, there are many opportunities here. The second largest dam in the whole of Africa and its impressively massive lake are just a few kilometers away. Boat rentals, fishing (no license needed), hiking, walking, relaxing are all available. Learning how to bake bread in an adobe/cob wood-fired oven was one of the highlights of my trip! There’s a small grocery store with sundries, Maroc Telecom recharge cards, eggs, yogurt, biscuits, snacks, soap, flour, and other home essentials just an 8 minute walk from Mohammed’s place. Pretty decent variety actually. Next to the store, there’s a tailor, and a café which shows football games and gets pretty packed in the evenings with locals. As for other consumables, I bought a goat from a villager and had it slaughtered, butchered, wrapped and put in the freezer for a good price. You’ll have access to all-organic eggs, chicken, homemade bread, homemade olives, olive oil, vegetables, herbs for tea, and other speciality botanicals and medicinals if you so choose. Mohammed’s house features 2 bedrooms (each with their own lockable entrance) and 3 great rooms with seating for what must be 50 people or more! There’s a scenic view of the hills from the upstairs is a great spot for inspiration, writing, yoga, meditation, prayer, etc. Bucket showers are refreshing and the bathroom stays toasty with the ample wood-fired water tank. Or, you can just heat water on the stove-top hob. Again, this is an old farm house, and although you’ll have heaters, electricity (which never goes out thanks to reliable hydro-electric power), clean running pressurized water, and a good 4G Maroc Telecom connection, things are simpler here, unhurried, but comfortable. There’s a washing machine, but you’ll need to wring and rinse by hand. Mohammed’s mother can stay on-site and cook amazing Moroccan cuisine for you 3 times a day (just buy the groceries), or if you’d rather fly solo, you can have the entire farm for yourself. Completely your choice, although I’d recommend you have her stay here for at least part of the time until you’ve become aquainted. Mohammed was going to put in 1GB/day WiFi, but I just used my phone for internet. Plugging it in outside my bedroom door (away from the weather and for a better signal) and working comfortably and warm inside my bedroom. I work full-time while I travel and I never had any connectivity or speed issues with this arrangement. In conclusion, this has been the highlight so far of my 3 month Moroccan tour. I came here to be in a tranquil and peaceful environment so that I could focus on writing music and work. The perfect place to unwind and immerse yourself in traditional North Moroccan village life.