Must-see hotels in Morocco

  • Auberge Le Festival

    Todra Gorge

    Get back to nature in romantically lit cave rooms dug right into the hillside and finished in moulded tadelakt (waterproof plaster), or rock-walled, solar…

  • El Reducto

    Tetouan

    The spotless, palatial rooms are truly fantastic: big bathrooms with lots of Spanish glazed tiles (one has a Jacuzzi for two), quality furniture and…

  • Camp Al Koutban

    Draa Valley

    Wild Morocco's secluded desert camp is just a 90-minute round-trip hike from Erg Chigaga's tallest dune. Hike – or let a camel take the strain – sandboard…

  • Riad Dar Maya

    Essaouira

    Sleek and sophisticated, this riad-turned-boutique hotel is decorated with a mix of modern Moroccan crafts and souq finds. The five, neutral-toned rooms…

  • Riad Helen

    Marrakesh

    This stylish dar (traditional house), down funky Derb Arset Aouzal with its alley-wall mural art, is run by Parisians Celine and Fabian and offers six…

  • Dar Azaouia

    Asilah

    The hands-on Belgian owner has painstakingly restored this beautiful traditional house just outside the medina walls, artfully blending Moroccan tradition…

  • Hostel Baraka

    Chefchaouen

    English-owned Hostel Baraka is a bright and cheery place to rest your backpack. The rooms are comfortable with clean facilities and there's a convivial…

  • Vila Bea

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    Many guests barely leave this superstylish beachside retreat thanks to the large and luxurious rooms, spacious lounge filled with retro-chic furnishings,…

  • Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort

    El Jadida

    This contemporary kasbah-style resort commands a vast stretch of beach, 16km north of El Jadida. It’s so vast that even with 500 rooms it never feels…

  • L'Alcazar Luxury Ryad

    Rabat

    In an easy-to-find spot on the edge of the medina, this stylish adaptation of a traditional riad comes with eight individually decorated rooms and…

  • La Sultana

    Oualidia

    Each of the 12 elegant suites comes with a fireplace, hot tub and terrace with lagoon views. When not picnicking on deserted beaches and visiting oyster…

  • Dar Beida

    Essaouira

    In this 200-year-old medina mansion, retro-chic design meets Moroccan minimalism. There's a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, the living space comes…

  • Heure Bleue Palais

    Essaouira

    A decided hush falls as you walk through the doors of the Heure Bleue, one of Essaouira’s top hotels. This swish riad has facilities galore – rooftop…

  • Ouirgane Ecolodge

    High Atlas Mountains

    For a peaceful escape from the Marrakesh bustle, it's hard to fault this environmentally minded retreat. Rooms boast a warm Berber design, and the lounge…

  • Dar Al Manar

    El Jadida

    Five stylish and spacious rooms decorated in a contemporary Moroccan style await at this tranquil rural retreat near the Sidi M'sbah lighthouse, 7km from…

  • Canada Inn

    Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains

    A top-notch hotel anywhere in the world, the Canada Inn is a high-end option for a midrange price. The rooms are fresh and beautifully designed, with…

  • Riad Atlas Toubkal

    Imlil

    This appealing guesthouse has eight cosy rooms with large picture windows that catch mountain breezes and boast views as fine as those at the kasbah;…

  • Auberge Bagdad Cafe

    Ait Ben Haddou

    The friendly Bagdad Cafe is well known for its good food – a few, simple home-cooked dishes done to a high standard and complemented by a well-stocked bar…

  • Riad Darna

    Tetouan

    This bright and clean medina riad is one of the freshest you'll find in the region. Turquoise doors with handles shaped like hamsas (signifying the hand…

  • La Kasbah du M'Goun

    High Atlas Mountains

    The large size of this newly constructed kasbah, especially when seen from the main road, belies smallish but stylish rooms inside – but given the…

  • MIA Hostel

    Asilah

    Taking its name from owners Mehdi, Ismael and Ali, this excellent hostel does them proud. Dorms and rooms have comfortable beds, air-con, plenty of hot…

  • Escale Rando

    Anti Atlas Mountains

    Abutting the kasbah, Escale Rando is a romantic little spot centred on a courtyard with gardens, lights, fountains and 26 tortoises. There are four high…

  • Dar Echchaouen

    Chefchaouen

    This gorgeous accommodation just outside the medina and near Ras El Maa is its own private paradise, with beautiful gardens and very comfortable, spacious…

  • Madada Mogador

    Essaouira

    If the definition of a boutique hotel is an establishment offering a chic interior, luxe rooms, quality toiletries and high levels of service, the Madada…

  • Casa Perleta

    Chefchaouen

    This lovely house has rooms sleeping two or three, plus three suites for four. It's full of wonderful local fabrics and furniture, and the white walls…

  • Hotel Amlal

    Ouarzazate

    With its zigzagging tilework and cool terrazzo floors, Hotel Amlal is an atmospheric option. Its 28 air-con rooms feature simple wood and wrought-iron…

  • Riad Meftaha

    Rabat

    Owner Franck is a friendly and helpful host, making this quiet riad just outside Bab Laalou an excellent choice. The rooms are nicely decorated but the…

  • Pensión La Bohemia

    Ceuta

    This well-run operation, one flight above a shopping arcade, offers a bright and spotless set of rooms arranged around a central courtyard. Bathrooms are…

  • Dar Kamal Chaoui

    Middle Atlas

    Kamal Chaoui offers very comfortable accommodation in a traditional village house, and Naima cooks delicious dinners (Dh220). Decorated in local Amazigh…

  • Auberge Ain Sahla

    Tazekka National Park

    The Auberge is a large complex set in magnificent gardens with citrus trees, pomegranates, date palms, running water and pergolas dripping with bunches of…

  • Maison d'Hôte Zouala

    Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt

    An icon of rural tourism, this welcoming family-run guesthouse has traditional mud-brick rooms, Berber throws and ceramic lampshades, and makes a great…

  • Aftas Beach House

    Mirleft

    This whitewashed house overlooking the rocky cove of Aftas Beach is one of the best hostels in southern Morocco, not for its simple rooms and shared…

  • Palmeraie Guesthouse

    Todra Gorge

    Just inside the palmeraie (palm grove), this delightful guesthouse has a series of pretty terraces draped with flowering vines and attractive rooms set…

  • Le Gallia

    Marrakesh

    Madcap Djemaa El Fna is around the corner, but Le Gallia maintains the calm and grace of another era with comfortable, clean-as-a-whistle rooms, all with…

  • La Pommeraie d'Ifrane

    Middle Atlas

    A delightful country property, this farmstay is nestled in apple orchards and has a large pool and Berber tent in the garden. Children will enjoy the play…

  • Les Jardins d'Azrou

    Middle Atlas

    Outside Azrou with lovely mountain views, this farm produces organic fruit juice, jams and honey. The five pretty rooms are comfortable with double-glazed…

  • Ocean Vagabond

    Dakhla

    Ocean Vagabond draws Euro yuppies with brilliant ocean views, a beach bar, yoga, massage pavilions and a pleasing Instagram vibe. Villas and bungalows are…

  • Bab El Oued

    Draa Valley

    In a palm-shaded, walled organic farm, these ecofriendly bungalows rock hand-carved wooden doors, carpets from nearby Tazenakht, palm-beamed ceilings and…

  • Les Jardins de Skoura

    Skoura

    Low-key, high-romance, Skoura style: this garden guesthouse offers eight intimate rooms and three spacious suites, all with nooks carved from rammed-earth…

  • Gîte-Restaurant El Khorbat

    Dadès Valley

    Seasonal meals of garden-grown pumpkin soup and beef tajines with dates (Dh80 to Dh100) are served in the walled garden, a regular stop for 19th-century…

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