Independent Travellers
£38.50 (45 Euros) per person per night in a twin or double room (£77 or 90 Euros per room)
“The whole ambience at La Maison Anglaise is magical – from the beautifully decorated rooms, the lovely surrounding gardens, the delicious meals prepared with such care and the delightful efficient team all made for a memorable and happy seven days… and the added options of the cultural tours meant we all learnt a little more about the extraordinary and fascinating country that is Morocco.” Jane Stanley 2024
This brochure provides you with lots of information about the venue, the bedrooms, the available activities and excursions, how we design your holiday to meet your needs and what is included in the cost. Please read on to the end!
The Venue Well known for magical meaningful holidays, excellent food and exceptional staff, this award-winning set up relocated in 2020 to a stunning sustainably-run eco-lodge with a chlorine-free pool and permaculture gardens. Located on the south side of the ancient town walls of Taroudant, which enjoys the best winter climate in Morocco. Enjoy an exceptional menu of local healthy food.
“It’s just brilliant. I love it – the whole vibe in the well-designed garden, the buildings, and the sustainable aspect of it all. The staff are incredible, all caring, kind, diligent and willing to do whatever it takes to make your stay perfect. The food is truly delicious, fantastic for vegetarians and meat-eaters too, as well as offering tea/coffee at any time by helping yourself. Relaxed, with the smell of the beautifully planted garden at night, and a well-stocked library so I can read all day long by the pool. Heaven!” Jane Duncan Rogers January 2024
BED AND BREAKFAST
B & B: £38.50 (45 Euros) per person per night in a twin or double room (£77 or 90 Euros per room). Some rooms can offer 1 or 2 sofa beds suitable for children.
Single occupancy room £72 (85 Euros) per room per night. All of our rooms sleep at least 2 people.
Local and tourist taxes payable locally are 41 MAD (about £3.20) per person per night (children under 12 years exempt).
Price includes use of the substantial communal facilities – library, activity room (when not being used by a group), shaded seating areas, roof terrace, an acre of gardens and chlorine-free 19 metre-long pool.
Bedrooms The comfortable, beautifully appointed rooms are cleverly designed to be cool in summer and warm in winter. All have en–suite bathrooms, their own terrace and garden nearby. More details of rooms here
Heartful Holistic Holidays which offer a wide choice of authentic activities run by amazingly knowledgeable English-speaking guides. Explore the fascinating culture and landscapes, use our library, our small spa, swim or simply laze in the sun.
Optional Activities include cookery, walks, visits to local families and charitable projects, wildlife, massage, shopping and several other choices. Little visited by tourists, the local souks offer an exotic traditional atmosphere. Read more
Located within 30 minutes’ drive of the contrasting mountain landscapes of the majestic High Atlas and the extraordinary Anti-Atlas (beyond which lies the Sahara). We are also only an hour’s drive from the Atlantic coast.
Feel safe and cared for thanks to the care of loving, experienced English-speaking staff, good medical facilities, excellent WiFi, safe drinking water and being on the edge of a small, relaxed and friendly town with few tourists.
“La Maison Anglaise is really beautiful, impeccably kept and nurtured by you and your delightful Moroccan team there. All of the staff, without exception were wonderful – helpful, courteous and so very happy all the time. They looked after our every need, and nothing was too much trouble for them. The gardens are a real delight, the pool is gorgeous, and the meals were all delicious. The trips out and other activities that the staff took us on were a treat, and we all felt very safe with your careful drivers and guides”. L Turner, May 2023
Why choose a holiday with us?
We have been organising holidays since 1998. Our venue has a variety of lovely spaces for relaxation including the tiled circle in the gardens, an oval shaded seating area, the spacious 64 sq metre activity room and a very large tiled roof terrace, lovely at sunset and sunrise. Read more about our Garden Ecolodge here
“I have organised, attended and facilitated many group events in a myriad of locations around the world over the last forty years…I found the ideal setting. It is small enough to maintain intimacy whilst having the spaciousness to accommodate privacy. The bespoke planning and vision which created this venue, inspired by Jane’s deep knowledge of the needs and requirements of small group holidays and workshops is evident in the care paid to every detail.” Tutor Katy van Haeften
Meals
We cater for 3 meals a day. Adult fee is quoted – proportionally less for youngsters.
Wheat, gluten, dairy and meat-free options always available if booked in advance. If you require plant milks and gluten-free breads, biscuits or crackers please bring your own. Read more about our menus and special diets here.
Picnics or Lunch: a variety of salads, spreads, bread and fruit. Soup included if not a picnic.
Dinner: A variety of dishes including soup or salads, a main course, a dessert, water and choice of hot non-alcoholic drinks. You are most welcome to bring your own alcohol.
We specialise in vegetarian and vegan food but also cater for meat and fish eaters.
Meat and fish surcharges are applied to raise awareness of the relative environmental damage caused by the production of each food in this part of Morocco.
Our prices are fair. Please see this link for details.
More Information For FAQs go to www.cecu.co.uk/faqs
Contact us: www.cecu.co.uk/contact or visit www.holidays-with-heart.co.uk
We will also send detailed pre-visit information after you book.
EXCURSIONS
We have a programme that runs over a week and if you stay less than 7 nights the choice of activities may be limited by the choices made by others staying at the same time. Our prices are fair. Please see this link for details.
Prices quoted are guideline prices per person based on cost of transport, fuel, tips we pay to local people who contribute and expert guiding. Minimum number of participants is 4.
To places within about 40 minutes’ drive: Tiout Oasis and the Anti Atlas Mountains; High Atlas Berber Villages; Amegour Oasis:
To places within approx. an hour’s drive: a Berber Castle in the Anti Atlas; the Atlantic Coast near Agadir (camel rides; Polizzi’s medina, Souss estuary); Mentaga valley trek (near Afensou); Tamsoult or Imoulass (both high in the Atlas Mountains)
To places within approx. an hour and 45 mins drive: the Massa Estuary (National Park); Taliouine the Saffron Town; Tamri National Park; Tiz n Test Pass (High Atlas)
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES – Duration of activities 1 hour – 1 hour 30 mins except where indicated otherwise.
Horse-drawn Taxi (Caleche) Ride (at Sunset if desired) around Ramparts and Town: with our guide and a map
Cookery lesson: prepare an evening meal
Crafts of Morocco: explore the remarkable traditions by visiting local craftspeople (10 am- noon then 3.30-5.30 pm) exploring the remarkable craft traditions
Music, Song and Dance of Morocco (2 – 4 hours) A fun session with our staff who
Guided Shopping: with information on goods that interest you (spices, crafts etc.) We ensure that you don’t get lost, buy the genuine article (argan oil, saffron, honey, silver are often not genuine), don’t pay too much and take you to some places that visitors are unlikely to find
Moroccan Architecture and Sustainable Building Methods Be inspired by those who were involved in creating our ecolodge.
Our Glorious Gardens: For those who want a deeper understanding of our ecosystems. Learn about our plant zones and layers, and why we grow certain herbs, trees and flowers including the benefits for wildlife & human health
Feast for the Senses: a celebration of your experiences with us – a pity to reveal what it is. Suffice to say it is very relaxing and enjoyable and is ideally performed after dark on your last evening. Minimum 10 people.
Music: Malhoun Men’s Band (play Malhoun, Berber & Sufi tunes) or Berber Women’s Band: have fun, dance and learn about local traditions Minimum 12 people. Ahwash or Gnawa Bands may also be available on request.
Summary
Cost:
B & B: £38.50 (45 Euros) per person per night in a twin or double room (£77 or 90 Euros per room)
Single occupancy room £72 (85 Euros) per room per night. All of our rooms sleep at least 2 people.
Local and tourist taxes payable locally are 41 MAD (about £3.20) per person per night (children under 12 years exempt).
Price includes use of the substantial communal facilities – library room, activity room (when not being used by a group), roof terrace, an acre of gardens and pool.
*Guideline price.
Best Holistic Holiday Provider 2024: E2 Media
Best Wellbeing Retreat 2024: Health & Wellbeing Awards
Best Holistic Ecolodge in Morocco 2023
Tripadvisor: Number 1 in the Taroudant Region
Voted Top 10 in the World: Lonely Planet Eco Stays 2014 & VegeNews Vegetarian Holidays 2005
Responsible Tourism Trophy: Community Project Work 2009