The tour in the village is a 2 hours tour, I'm the one who is making the tour, I'm not giving this task to somebody else, I'm passionate about my culture and I want my guests to have the most of it! I'll be happy to give all the explanations in French or English, I will give all the historical stories behind it, explain the way my people in the village are making their living, entering a tailor shop and talking about the djellabas buttons, about the agriculture and Olive trees in my region, we will visit some caves and will have a nice cup of tea with the owners of the dwellings if the opportunity happens, we will also head to the main place of the village and see the water spring the Hammam and the washing place where the women are washing their cloths, carpet wool and flour ! We were fascinated by kamal’s ingenuity in the heating system at his Guesthouse in Bhalil, and fascinated by his commitment to bring economy by his project of painting and plastic bag from streets removing, he is using ‘all wood’ in the fixtures and fitting. He has a lovely carpenter who is a treasure himself and who...

In the sleepy town of Bhalil, Kamal welcomes visitors into his charming Berber retreat. Dar Kamal Chaoui lies at the heart of a scenic Berber village on the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Bhalil gets its charm from its mix of whitewashed and pastel-colored houses. Narrow, winding streets run through the village, connected by a network of bridges. Bhalil is also known for its cave dwellings. There are around five hundred caves across the village, some of which have been inhabited since the 4th century. Traditionally, the caves were used by shepherds as storage spaces, but some families have turned the caves into furnished dwellings. The people of Bhalil lead a traditional rural life. Donkeys remain the most common mode of transportation, mostly due to the narrow paths. Many women spend most of the day sitting together in alleyways, weaving colorful threads to make buttons for djellabas - traditional capes worn by many men and women in Morocco. MEETING THE LOCALS: Kamal's duties go beyond guaranteeing visitors a comfortable and pleasant stay at his guesthouse. Driven by a passion for his country and its history, he is always eager to show his guests around Bhalil&.....