A luxurious 4-star riad-hotel that offers a full array of amenities – pool, spa, hammam, and fine dining – in a kasbah-style complex. Ksar Ighnda stands on the edge of the desert in the small village of Asfalou, just a few minutes’ drive from Aït Ben Haddou. It seamlessly blends traditional architecture with modern indulgences. According to Fodor’s Travel, “the hotel has excellent facilities including a hammam and spa, a funkily designed bar, a restaurant, and a huge function room.”​ FODORS.COM The spa features two massage rooms, a beauty treatment room, a traditional Moroccan hammam (steam bath), and even a 10-meter jacuzzi pool built in a former sheepfold​ KSARIGHNDA.COM ​ KSARIGHNDA.COM . Available wellness services include massages, scrubs, and other treatments using local oils – truly a rejuvenating experience after dusty travel. Rooms at Ksar Ighnda are spacious and elegant, with artisanal furnishings, air-conditioning, and luxe en-suite bathrooms. Many have private terraces. The property centers around a gorgeous courtyard swimming pool framed by palm trees and flowering plants​ KSARIGHNDA.COM . By the pool is a shaded lounge area and a poolside bar. There are two on-site restaurants: one serving Moroccan cuisine (think savory tagines and pastilla) and one with an international menu; guests consistently praise the quality of the food. At night, the riad’s mud-brick towers and courtyard are beautifully lit, giving it a fairy-tale ambiance under the stars. Breakfast is included (often an elaborate spread), and service is top-notch – staff can arrange private tours, camel excursions, or even quad biking. Riad Ksar Ighnda is open year-round. It offers a taste of royal treatment in the desert and is ideal for travelers who want a resort experience near Aït Ben Haddou. (Note: It’s about a 20–30 minute walk or a 5-minute taxi from the hotel to the ksar. Many guests drive or arrange transport, since the hotel is slightly outside the main village.)