Khanfous Retreat. Idyllic cottage with ocean views

Entire cottage in Mejlaw, Morocco

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.57 out of 5 stars.67 reviews
Hosted by Carin
  1. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Ocean and beach views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Furry friends welcome

Bring your pets along for the stay.
Nestled in a rural village near Asilah, this charming "gîte" offers captivating ocean vistas. Surrounding gardens bring tranquility. Walk to Sidi Mugait and Rada beaches in 30 minutes. Experience rural life, watch animals and drifting clouds. Upgraded facilities ensure a worry-free stay.

Please note: There is no Wi-Fi and very limited (sometimes no) phone reception. This retreat is ideal for those looking to truly disconnect, unwind, and immerse themselves in nature.

The space
With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, there’s space for everyone. The cozy lounge, wood burner, open kitchen, and garden with ocean views invite connection.

No Wi-Fi—this is a place to unwind, reconnect, and leave your phones aside.

Share meals, laugh under the stars, and enjoy slow, simple living in this tranquil coastal haven.

Guest access
You will have full access of the house. Our guardian may stay on site or come by as and when required.

Other things to note
The house is located in a very rural village and is not sound insulated from animal noises—dogs, cockerels, etc. Around 90% of our guests enjoy this authentic natural environment, but if you are a light sleeper or are looking for complete silence, please consider this before booking.

The final approach to the village is via a narrow, uneven, unpaved rural track. Most standard vehicles can access the property when driven carefully, but vehicles with low ground clearance may not be suitable. Please contact us before booking if you have any concerns about your vehicle.

There is no Wi-Fi, and mobile signal can be patchy, making it ideal for those seeking to unplug. As these aspects are part of the property's rural location and outside our control, please consider them before booking.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Ocean view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Free street parking
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.57 out of 5 stars from 67 reviews

This home is in the bottom 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Tangier-Assilah

From the host

Bni Meslem is a small and typical Moroccan village located just 20 minutes south of Asilah. You will get the opportunity to experience authentic Moroccan life, the simple way. In front of the house there is a public well, this is where locals from the village gather in the morning to collect water for themselves and their animals as well as to socialise. It is very rural and basic, with almost no modern conveniences (no shops, restaurants or cafes). There is also no mobile phone signal, no internet and no TV.

Meet your host

Host
127 reviews
4.51 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Speaks English and Spanish
Lives in Málaga, Spain
Nomad, explorer and lover of the coast, I have recently settled here in Málaga with my husband Juan and two young boys. Prior to that we lived in various different countries including Myanmar and Thailand. I have been hosting on Airbnb for over 10 years. Mainly my own places - a rural stone cottage in Morocco I built in 2012, and our family apartment in Málaga - as well as helping friends manage their listings.

Host details

Response rate: 83%
Responds within an hour
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