Auberge Jeunesse d''Asni (Asni Youth Hostel) (Asni)

30Dh/person/night, Location: 31.2478oN;7.9788oW. It''s very basic but has everything essential. The owners, Omar and Fatima, are very welcoming and friendly although they speak almost no English. A typical dorm comprises: a few metal bunkbeds (with mattresses, mattress covers and pillows), a concrete floor, a tin roof, walls, an electric light, a power socket, a lockable door, and a window, nothing else. There are 2 showers to use free of charge, and the water''s perfect in the evening after being heated by the sun during the day. There''s a delightful selection of 4 squat toilets in the outhouse (bring your own toilet paper). For water, there''s a tap outside and another in the ''kitchen'' to get fresh, drinkable water (I drank it neat for several weeks and was OK). Also in the kitchen is a sink and a massive table (but no means to cook anything if you don''t bring your own stove). Ask Omar nicely to use his freezer. There''s a large garden area with plenty of shade under a canopy of trees, outdoor lighting, and plenty of garden chairs knocking about to sit on. The hostel''s really peaceful, secluded and shaded compared to the noise, bustle and heat of the town. This place is great: stay there!