The Garden of Yuda
Guest rooms in my home, in Morocco
A haven of tranquillity for a moment of retreat and renewal in a small traditional Berber village.
★★★★★ Highly rated on Airbnb
A peaceful and beautiful place in the heart of a small Moroccan village of Berber tradition, where I chose to settle more than twenty years ago.
I welcome you into my earth-built home, a place to experience silence and retreat, to rest deeply and regain a sense of calm and balance.
Welcome to the Garden of Yuda.
Eric
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Activities
At the Garden of Yuda, you can share in some of the everyday gestures of rural life in Morocco: making bread, enjoying Berber cooking, trying your hand at carpet weaving, discovering the use of earth in traditional architecture.
Go hiking through the surrounding landscapes, rich in striking rock formations and mineral colours.
But above all, take the time to slow down: eat well, admire the clear skies and star-filled nights, write, paint, read, rest or meditate.
Rooms
The Garden of Yuda offers three guest rooms and welcomes up to six guests:
Two rooms that can be arranged either as a double or as twin beds, each with a private bathroom.
One double room with a private bathroom, a small study and an upstairs terrace overlooking the Atlas Mountains.
This room is located in a separate building and offers an ideal spot to work in or as a retreat.
Each room at the Garden of Yuda includes:
- A private bathroom with shower, toilet, washbasin, water heater and hairdryer.
- Reversible air conditioning for both heating and cooling.
- Wi-Fi access on request.
- Access to a washing machine and iron.
- Access to a lounge with fireplace and library.
- Free parking.
- Access to the garden, with an outdoor dining area, hammock and several places to sit and relax.
The village where the Garden of Yuda is located is 3 km from the national Marrakech to Ouarzazate road, the N9. The village itself is accessed along a track suitable to all vehicles.
If you do not have a car, a taxi can take you there.
1 guest — €55
One night, breakfast included
2 guests — €75
One night, breakfast included
Meal — €17 per person
Lunch and/or dinner
Groups or longer stays — please contact me
Special rate available
The place for hiking
Walking tours in the nearby surroundings with a local guide can be arranged: a few hours, or a full day with a picnic.
The surroundings
The surrounding area is full of famous natural and cultural sites that are worth a day’s walk.
Discover the region through the stories, places and heritage documented on SudEstMaroc.com.
Contact
Village of Zaouit Sidi Ahmed – Aït Zineb Rural Commune
Province of Ouarzazate – Morocco
- +212 661 24 79 83
- jardindeyuda@gmail.com
- Google maps
The bed and breakfast operates under the Moroccan auto-entrepreneur status.
IF: 24990813 – TP: 47180474
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Reviews
Natalia — May 2026 · Airbnb . ★★★★★
“The house is beautiful, unique, and full of warmth — it immediately felt like home and not just another place to stay. Eric is such a kind and thoughtful host, and an incredible cook as well. The atmosphere is peaceful, welcoming and genuine … ”
Anish — April 2023 · Airbnb . ★★★★★
“The village is beautiful and so peaceful, with sweeping panoramic views in the day and a sky full of stars at night. You’ll find yourself immersed in the simplest things without realising time going by. I suggest staying for at least a couple of nights to take it all in … ”
Michaela — April 2026 · Airbnb . ★★★★★ · Translated from German
“Eric’s paradise is a wonderful place to relax. He is an attentive host, a great person to talk to and a wonderful cook. Through him, we discovered the surrounding area and its history, and had encounters with local women that would never have been possible otherwise. One night was far too short …”
Yuda is an Amazigh word that can be translated as the idea of contentment.
Yuda is the word santoṣa in the Sanskrit language, the second of the Niyamas (moral discipline) as set out by Patañjali in the Yoga sūtra.