tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post8696867557410151079..comments2024-03-27T10:35:23.599+00:00Comments on THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Postcard from Bhalil Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15056882414512099956noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-69399306704012832512017-11-23T15:41:13.629+00:002017-11-23T15:41:13.629+00:00Dar Kamal Chaoui, Guesthouse/hotel, is in the quie...Dar Kamal Chaoui, Guesthouse/hotel, is in the quiet village of Bhalil , 3 km from Sefrou & 24 km south of Fez, Immouzzer & Ifrane, and close to the Cedar Forest. <br /><br />The Inn is beautiful, with a rooftop terrace, folk art on display and incredibly comfortable furnishings. The meals were delicious, local recipes, served family-style. I felt like I was visiting with members of my own family, having a genuine (but luxurious) experience of staying in a small Moroccan village. Kamal, and his staff, took us on hikes and walks and to a dinner with a local family. <br /><br />Naima his assistant, and 3 local women gave me lessons in making kaftan buttons, a local craft in the village. We were near Saffrou and Fez, so we also took advantage of Craft Tours offered there by Culture Vultures.<br />Robin, Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-65598840760514414922016-12-14T07:59:23.658+00:002016-12-14T07:59:23.658+00:00“A l'extérieur de Fès dans une charmante Maiso...“A l'extérieur de Fès dans une charmante Maison d'hôtes”<br />5 sur 5 étoiles, Avis écrit par J. Loiseau de Nantes en France le 26 juin 2014<br />Situé à 25km de Fès et proche de Sefrou, Bhalil est un village calme où semble s'être arrêté. Beaucoup d'éléments justifient de faire un séjour chez Kamal : la décoration du gite et son calme, la terrasse qui surplombe Bhalil et permet de prendre le petit déjeuner. Le petit déjeuner concocté par Naïma, généreux, varié et très fin (la marmelade d'orange maison est à tomber). La cuisine de Naïma, la serviabilité, la générosité, l'envie de partage de Kamal. Il m'a permis de rencontrer des personnes attachantes comme ces artisans du village (tailleur, menuisier, boulanger) pour lesquels il met à disposition son énergie afin que Bhalil devienne une ville reconnue pour sa propreté et son artisanat. Etant à moto, je précise que Kamal s'est mis en 4 pour lui trouver un abri.<br /><br /><br />https://www.tripadvisor.fr/ShowUserReviews-g2549707-d1875956-r212153501-Dar_KamalChaoui-Bhalil_Fes_Boulemane_Region.html#kamal Chaouihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04590753359777251044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-88843828038029253862016-06-21T17:21:30.034+00:002016-06-21T17:21:30.034+00:00We spent a day with Kamal Chaoui this spring and w...We spent a day with Kamal Chaoui this spring and were sorry that we were not able to arrange to spend the night at his B & B. Our walking exploration of Bhalil with Kamal helped us understand life in the village and included visits to a talented craftsman and several cave homes. But more than that, we heard about efforts to bring business and to help the town become clean and colorful (paint and trash removal). We learned about the button making business and efforts to help children . Our short exploration made this charming area come alive. I could even return and order locally made djellabas, schedule a cooking class, arrange walking tours and lectures with Kamal Chaoui. He is gregarious and passionate about bring the world to Bhalil. This visit was one of the highlights of a month long visit to Morocco.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585468392765177311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-69182437341868164032016-06-15T16:14:22.221+00:002016-06-15T16:14:22.221+00:00“Du côté d'Ifrane, un petit coin de nature et ...“Du côté d'Ifrane, un petit coin de nature et d'authentisme”<br />5 5 étoilesAvis écrit le 6 octobre 2015<br />Kamal est une hôte agréable et sincère, son métier est aussi sa passion. En plus de celle qui l’anime à développer son village dans le sens du tourisme responsable et propre.<br />Un petit mais sincère clin d’œil à sa cuisinière qui sait ravir les papilles avec ses petits plats mijotés.<br />C’est une région de nature où les contacts humains sont puissants. Il ne faut pas manquer de faire une visite en compagnie de Kamal, il saura vous ouvrir des portes que vous n’auriez pas imaginées rencontrer personnellement, pour dévoiler la région d’Ifrane.<br />Les couleurs sont belles et les rencontres humaines se font dans un tout autre contexte que celui du simple tourisme.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07742492854444757291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-5151312610861845772016-05-14T18:10:22.543+00:002016-05-14T18:10:22.543+00:00I have kniwn the Chaoui family since 2007, when So...I have kniwn the Chaoui family since 2007, when Sophia, the daughter of Beatrice and Kamal, came from France as a young Rotary youth exchange student to our small town in central New York.They are a wonderful and honorable family. I have followed their adventure and Kamal's dream of creating in the village of Bhalil,, Morocco a top-notch guest house that provides its visitors with not only a comfortable and friendky stay, but a truly unique opportunity to experience and understand what life is like for the residents of this small Moroccan Village. I have not yet had the opportunity to experience it for myself, but you can be sure that Dar Kamal Chaoui is on my bucket list - as it should be on yours. Marty Winsor, Edmeston, NY USAUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976425603982371299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-77193644888131001702016-02-22T17:24:35.250+00:002016-02-22T17:24:35.250+00:00So nice even if you need to post all others beauti...So nice even if you need to post all others beautiful monuments mohamedaymanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233715604779322447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-83369225628054580142015-10-30T12:35:48.768+00:002015-10-30T12:35:48.768+00:00Bhlil village and staying with Kamal and Naima was...Bhlil village and staying with Kamal and Naima was the highlight of our trip to Morocco..Margaritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186674483240341188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-6592643234007444342015-10-17T18:29:31.852+00:002015-10-17T18:29:31.852+00:00Translation from Spanish
"Best choice near F...Translation from Spanish<br /><br />"Best choice near Fez" A small hotel ideal for taking it as a base to move to Fez, Ifrane, Sefrou Azrou ... not to mention a good walk in Bhalil Bhalil. Very comfortable, cozy and quiet, Beatrice and Kamal make you feel at home and couscous Naima is unsurpassed. Do not miss breakfast. Share dinner with the other travelers is also a very positive experience. I recommend choosing a room on the top floor, with a magnificent terrace.The View From Feznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-3994526589517803222015-10-15T12:55:24.512+00:002015-10-15T12:55:24.512+00:00“La mejor elección cerca de Fez”
Un pequeño hotel...“La mejor elección cerca de Fez”<br /><br />Un pequeño hotel en Bhalil ideal para tomarlo como base para desplazarte a Fez, Ifrane, Sefrou, Azrou... sin olvidar un buen paseo por Bhalil. Muy confortable,acogedor y tranquilo, Béatrice y Kamal te hacen sentir como en casa y el couscous de Naima es insuperable. NO hay que perderse el desayuno.<br />Compartir la cena con el resto de viajeros es también una experiencia muy positiva.<br />Recomiendo elegir la habitación de la planta superior, con una terraza magnífica.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451117115200845240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-81092789496782770602015-10-11T08:39:10.129+00:002015-10-11T08:39:10.129+00:00What a nice article ! What a nice article ! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123612371619635258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-2814660471698194212015-10-11T08:38:26.599+00:002015-10-11T08:38:26.599+00:00Very nice article !! Very nice article !! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123612371619635258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-20794071459315089332015-10-03T21:43:22.702+00:002015-10-03T21:43:22.702+00:00I stayed at Kamal's guesthouse in April, 2015 ...I stayed at Kamal's guesthouse in April, 2015 and stayed 2 nights. I highly recommend a stay here, to see a glimpse of village life that you get to experience with the help of Kamal, who provides experiences that you will never forget. Kamal is well known in the village and through his relationships with the people in the village, you are brought into the lives of the people there who are so friendly and warm. Kamal's guesthouse is beautiful, the food is out of this world and the view from rooftop is gorgeous. It's a nice respite from the hectic hustle and bustle of Fez.Kathrynnoreply@blogger.com