Must-see hotels in Morocco

  • Xanadu

    Sidi Ifni

    Tucked away off Ave Mohammed V, this restored house offers a contemporary take on the Ifni aesthetic, with soothing colours in each of the five rooms…

  • Kenzi Europa

    Agadir

    Stepping foot into the understated, teal-themed rooms, with their big, plush beds and mid-century-design touches, is a pleasant surprise given the Kenzi's…

  • Camping Azilane

    Chefchaouen

    A shady setting with great views makes this site popular, although cleanliness is questionable. It's a stiff 20-minute walk from the medina. There’s a…

  • Hôtel La Tour Eiffel

    Middle Atlas

    Stuck on the road out of town heading towards Oujda, the Tour Eiffel is named for its high aspirations. Past the cramped lobby, a lift swishes you up to…

  • Chez Ali

    High Atlas Mountains

    This large retreat towards the northeast end of Agouti has cheerfully painted rooms that share clean bathrooms, washing machine, terrace and kitchens for…

  • Gîte d’Étape Agnid Mohamed

    High Atlas Mountains

    The Gîte d’Étape Agnid Mohamed has several large sleeping rooms, some of which overlook the valley, with a rudimentary hot shower and toilets. Half-board…

  • Mirleft Soul Hostel

    Mirleft

    Even the 10-bed dorm manages to feel light and airy in this new addition to Mirleft's budget accommodation scene, a short walk down the hill behind the…

  • Auberge De Jeunesse

    Rabat

    A peaceful courtyard garden is the main reason to stay in this old-style hostel, the second is its proximity to Bab El Had bus station. There are two 16…

  • Gîte du Lac

    High Atlas Mountains

    The handful of simple rooms here are clean and comfortable enough, but the setting along the highway on the west edge of the village lacks the charm of…

  • Chez Souad

    Anti Atlas Mountains

    Overlooking a dusty football pitch, this sprawling family home has a rooftop terrace with views of the kasbah and town. There are eight rooms…

  • Maroc Hotel

    Meknes

    The shoestring Maroc is a five-minute walk from Bab El Mansour. Up a set of stairs off Rue Rouamzine, it's quiet, with simple rooms (with sinks). Shared…

  • Les Matins Bleus

    Essaouira

    Hidden down a slightly scruffy dead-end street, this friendly B&B has neat and clean rooms surrounding a central courtyard. All but one have private…

  • Auberge Tobkal

    Anti Atlas Mountains

    At this trekking-orientated inn, guests consult maps in the relaxing communal area, and owner Ahmed can offer advice and arrange guides. Rooms are simple…

  • Auberge Tinit

    Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt

    On the outskirts of Errachidia, this contemporary kasbah was made with traditional materials and comes with 17 spartan but spotless en suite rooms, built…

  • Auberge Kasbah Dar Sahara

    Draa Valley

    A big draw for budget travellers, this small, very welcoming place has rustic rooms with shared facilities, relaxing common areas and outdoor space where…

  • Kasba Hotel

    Southern Morocco & Western Sahara

    The rooms at the Kasba and the great ocean views from their balconies are identical to those next door at the Belle Vue; the marginally nicer furnishings…

  • Dar Amazir

    Draa Valley

    A delightful hideaway in Agdz, the compact Dar Amazir, has eight lovely rooms decorated with Malian masks, Berber tapestries, carved wooden doors and…

  • Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud

    Erfoud

    This 144-room resort-style hotel is all kasbah bling – outsized fossils, carved wooden doors – and rooms decorated in rich, colourful textiles. Adult…

  • Les Roches Aremd

    Toubkal National Park

    Atop Aroumd, guests enjoy 360-degree mountain views, admire courtyard gardens and chat by the living room fireplace before retreating to private rooms…

  • Dar Adul

    Essaouira

    This restored house has five double rooms and two suites sleeping four; all have colourful decor, most have seating alcoves, and suites have satellite TV…

  • Pension Hollanda

    Tangier

    Tucked away in a quiet street a short walk from Place de France, this former hospital has bright whitewashed rooms and high ceilings, with tiny bathrooms…

  • Cafe Hotel

    High Atlas Mountains

    Most everything about this place is adequate: the name, the rooms, the mattresses, the location. However, being the only option in town that doesn't smell…

  • CAF Toubkal Refuge

    Toubkal National Park

    The CAF’s Toubkal Refuge suffers from overcrowding, damp and a lack of facilities: queues for showers and toilets are unacceptable in busy periods…

  • Auberge Les Amis

    Tafraoute

    Overlooking Place Moulay Rachid, Les Amis has nine rooms across three floors and a welcoming team at reception eager to help you however they can. Good…

  • Hotel Patio de la Luna

    Asilah

    Spanish-run, this small place near Bab Al Kasaba has seven rooms with minimalist decor, a shady rear courtyard and a windy roof terrace. The nicest rooms…

  • Hotel Etoile de la Mer

    Rif Mountains

    With its funky design – a central, plant-filled atrium criss-crossed by stairways – and good location one block from the beach, this is one of Martil’s…

  • Hotel Rif

    Al Hoceima

    If your budget is really maxed out, you’ll end up in this long hallway lined with simple rooms, which are basic but reasonable for the price tag. In some…

  • Hôtel La Belle Vue

    Southern Morocco & Western Sahara

    This appropriately named, family-run seafront hotel has basic en-suite rooms, the best with views over the promenade and crashing surf beyond. The cafe…

  • Gîte Taourarte

    Talassemtane National Park

    The gîte in Taourarte is very basic and the host is not particularly friendly, but the surrounds are breathtaking and the location perfect for a night in…

  • Auberge La Vallée

    Todra Gorge

    Overlooking the river on one side and facing the gorge on the other, this down-to-earth hotel is all about the views from 2nd-floor rooms. Eight of 12…

  • Villa Nora

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    The sprawling whitewashed villa comes with stunning views over the ocean. Furnishings (including beds) are dated and creature comforts, such as hot water,…

  • Hotel El Mamoun

    Rif Mountains

    At the heart of town, this blue-and-white hotel is basic, but does the trick. Rooms are simple and clean, and come with up to three beds – shoot for a sea…

  • Christina's House

    Asilah

    A friendly guesthouse that feels more like a home than a hotel, with six colourful rooms with tiled floors and simple bathrooms. There's a comfortable…

  • Dar Nadia

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    A traditional, lovingly restored dar (traditional house) tucked away behind a blue door in the heart of the medina, Dar Nadia has a peaceful central…

  • Hôtel Al Massira

    Western Sahara

    If you find yourself stuck in Laayoune and in need of some peace and quiet, you could do worse than the Massira's calm, spacious rooms, set above an…

  • Gîte Farid

    High Atlas Mountains

    Mountain guide Youssef Farid and family (including his English-speaking daughter) run this small guesthouse just off the piste (dirt track) as it…

  • Imlil Refuge

    Imlil

    Imlil Refuge offers the cheapest lodging in town with 10 simple but clean rooms that share bathrooms. There's a sitting room with fireplace, a roof…

  • Auberge Les Amis

    Todra Gorge

    This kasbah-style guesthouse goes the extra mile with generous home cooking, vast bathrooms (most are en suite), local rugs and jugs repurposed as sink…

  • Argana

    Tafraoute

    Argana has the most comfortable hostel rooms in town. Also on offer are a laundry service, good breakfasts, a lounge, terraces and advice from the helpful…

  • Hotel Essaouira

    Marrakesh

    Taking inspiration from its namesake seaside Moroccan town, Hotel Essaouira is decked out all breezy blue and white. There are 28 somewhat dated ensuite…

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