Morija Guest Houses

Named after the biblical Mt. Moriah, Morija has maintained the magic that first attracted the missionaries. It is the only forested village in Lesotho, with every road lined with trees, some of which date back almost two centuries. Hidden between the trees is the historic 'mother church', as well as the schools, the printing works, the hospital, the museum and other institutions established by the missionaries. Around this old but ever-evolving mission are the homes of some 700 families who live in harmony with their natural surroundings, raising animals, growing crops and finding creative and dynamic ways to get by. Morija has been hosting an annual Arts and Cultural Festival since 1999, the largest cultural festival in Lesotho. The Morija Museum is the only one in the country and, just below the church, an art gallery and a pottery studio add to its cultural appeal.