Lalla Takarkoust

Travel Guide

My host family took me to Lake Takerkoust (its dam powers all of Amizmiz and Marrakech) for a hike. Up here, you can see the entire floodplain and the river tributary that flows into the main lake. Far away on the other side, you can see a motorbike riding across the dirt road as if a speck of dust was slowly floating across space. As we sat and ate our picnic of fruit and veggy sticks, I couldn't help but wonder how much more Morocco is than just its stereotypical perception, a desert.
My host family took me to Lake Takerkoust (its dam powers all of Amizmiz and Marrakech) for a hike. Up here, you can see the entire floodplain and the river tributary that flows into the main lake. Far away on the other side, you can see a motorbike riding across the dirt road as if a speck of dust was slowly floating across space. As we sat and ate our picnic of fruit and veggy sticks, I couldn't help but wonder how much more Morocco is than just its stereotypical perception, a desert.
Lake in the middle of the desert! Peaceful place.
Going into the mountains.

Where to stay in Lalla Takarkoust

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Amzough Chetoui

When in Amzough Chetoui, you can plan a visit to Takerkoust Dam and Lalla Takerkoust Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Amzough Chetoui
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Palais Moulay Said & SPA

Palais Moulay Said & SPA

3 out of 5
60 Riad Zitoun Lakdim Marrakech Marrakech-Safi
$86 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$102 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa riad in Marrakech. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
Lovely riad with super friendly staff that nothing was too much for. Well located and we all felt safe and

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Palais Moulay Said & SPA
La Mamounia

La Mamounia

5 out of 5
Avenue Bab - Jdid Marrakech
$587 nightly
The price is $661 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$661 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
The staff was always ready to help, the room, although not big, was spotless and full of beautiful details.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

La Mamounia
Savoy Le Grand Hotel

Savoy Le Grand Hotel

5 out of 5
Avenue de la Menara Marrakech
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$188 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Marrakech. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
Worth the trop

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Savoy Le Grand Hotel
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Mogador MENZAH

Mogador MENZAH

4 out of 5
Avenue Mohamed VI Marrakech
Stay at this aparthotel in Marrakech. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5.8/10 (859 reviews)
Breakfast very expensive. When you're living in morroco charge people according to dhiram not euro and 70 MD is very expensive for 1 person

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Mogador MENZAH
Appart hotel MOUNA

Appart hotel MOUNA

3.5 out of 5
7, Avenue Yaacoub El Mansour Marrakech
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8.8/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
nice staff. Location is great

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Appart hotel MOUNA
Vittoria Guest House Marrakech

Vittoria Guest House Marrakech

4 out of 5
Rue Mouatamid Ibn Abbad Marrakech Marrakech-Gueliz
Stay at this apartment in Marrakech. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Excellent!

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Vittoria Guest House Marrakech
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Popular places to visit

Lalla Takerkoust Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lalla Takerkoust Lake during your travels in Lalla Takarkoust. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Lalla Takerkoust Lake

Takerkoust Dam

You can find out about the history of Aguergour with a visit to Takerkoust Dam. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Takerkoust Dam

Things to do

Marrakech: Atlas, Berber Villages, Agafay & Camel Ride

Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages, Agafay & Camel Ride

$22
per adult
Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages, Agafay & Camel Ride
Camel Ride with Dinner Show in Agafay Desert

Camel Ride with Dinner Show in Agafay Desert

$17
per adult
Camel Ride with Dinner Show in Agafay Desert
Agafay Desert Marrakech Quad Camel Dinner Fire Show

Best of Agafay: Quad,sunset Camel Ride, Dinner & fire show

$14
per adult
Best of Agafay: Quad,sunset Camel Ride, Dinner & fire show
Sunset Dinner in Agafay Desert with Camel Ride and Fire Show

Sunset Dinner in Agafay Desert with Camel Ride and Fire Show

$35
per adult
Sunset Dinner in Agafay Desert with Camel Ride and Fire Show
Agafay Desert Buggy 1000cc, 2 or 4 Seats From Marrakech

Agafay Desert Buggy 1000cc, 2 or 4 Seats From Marrakech

$55
per adult
Agafay Desert Buggy 1000cc, 2 or 4 Seats From Marrakech
Full-Day Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Berber Cooking Class, Hammam

Full-Day Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Berber Cooking Class, Hammam

$44
per adult
Full-Day Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Berber Cooking Class, Hammam
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Reviews of Lalla Takarkoust

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Very low water level in January. Quad or donkey riding but otherwise not much to do.

Cities near Lalla Takarkoust

Jamaa el Fna

Marrakech

Wall in the hotel. Beautiful and intricate design.

Tameslouht

Lake in the middle of the desert! Peaceful place.

Aguergour

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