Must-see hotels in Morocco

  • L'Iglesia

    El Jadida

    A 16th-century Catholic church has been turned into a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel. The eight rooms mix up church architecture, vintage furniture and…

  • Riad Arous Chamel

    Tangier

    A rare budget riad in the medina, Arous Chamel features ornate Moroccan decor with modern comforts. The seven rooms are cosy and picturesque, with stained…

  • Dar Terrae

    Chefchaouen

    This cute guesthouse (known locally as ‘Hotel Italiano’) is hidden up and down a tumble of stairs and odd corners. Rooms are cheerful, and some have their…

  • Dar Najmat

    Mirleft

    With its infinity pool seeming to melt into Marabou Beach, Dar Najmat’s view is one of the best on the Moroccan coast. You’ll want to start taking photos…

  • Dar Dadicilef

    Chefchaouen

    A friendly Moroccan family runs this conveniently located and well-kept blue riad near Bab El Ain. The larger doubles are luxurious with a spacious…

  • Salut Maroc!

    Essaouira

    Lovers of minimalism look away now. This 18th-century medina mansion is a riot of vibrant colours and psychedelic patterns. Five of the 11 rooms have sea…

  • Gîte Jnanate

    Rif Mountains

    Youssef, the owner of this cheery guesthouse in a tiny Amazigh (Berber) town, is passionate about the park and his guests. The rooms are simple, but the…

  • Hôtel Atlas Orient

    Oujda

    The Atlas Orient is a grand hotel in a plaza where the old train station once was. Its rooms are chic with the top-notch service you'd expect for the…

  • Iberostar Hotel

    Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains

    If you're simply looking to lie on the beach with everything taken care of, this five-star hotel is the best option when it comes to resorts along…

  • Kasbah Kanz Erremal

    Merzouga

    Eschewing the rustic vibe of many other Merzouga hotels, Kanz Erremal favours understated style. Cushioned banquets line the airy, central courtyard while…

  • Hotel Villa Florido

    Al Hoceima

    This curvaceous art-deco hotel dating from 1920, an island in the Place du Rif, has some nice period charm. Rooms come in different sizes – the triples…

  • Golden Beach Hotel

    Rif Mountains

    This aptly named hotel is right on the sand and worth the splurge, especially outside of summer season when prices dip. It's short on charm but well run…

  • Riad El Youssoufi

    Marrakesh

    With such a warm welcome from Moroccan-Belgian owner Asma and her house manager Karim, it's little wonder this intimate riad gets repeat visitors. There…

  • Dar Meziana

    Chefchaouen

    Beautifully decorated, this boutique hotel has a unique angular courtyard, lush plantings, lots of light, the highest quality furniture and extraordinary…

  • Dar Rehla

    Tetouan

    You'll feel like one of the family at this six-room riad in a quiet alley off busy Niyarine above the Ensanche. The rooms are spacious and beautifully…

  • Nord Pinus Tanger

    Tangier

    This is a very grand kasbah house with somewhat Gothic stone columns and staircase. Rooms are a delight, with eclectic decor and every comfort. Excellent…

  • Parador Hotel La Muralla

    Ceuta

    This spacious four-star hotel is perfectly situated on the Plaza de África. Rooms are comfortable, but not luxurious, with simple wooden doors and plain…

  • Kasbah Jad Auberge

    Ourika Valley

    This appealing family-run place has much to recommend it, starting with attractively furnished rooms, all of which offer memorable views over the valley…

  • Riad Nakhla

    Essaouira

    Ignore the unprepossessing passageway, inside is a lovely central courtyard surrounded by 16 clean and attractive rooms. All have good beds and satellite…

  • Dar Gabriel

    Chefchaouen

    The warmth of natural brick paired with lots of local rugs and fabrics make this a comfortable option. The cosy lounge has a fireplace, there are three…

  • Sally’s B&B

    Mirleft

    Created by Sally the horse-loving aesthete, this gorgeous cliff-top villa above Mirleft Beach has breathtaking views up the coast. With six en-suite rooms…

  • Hotel Koutoubia

    Chefchaouen

    This hotel does quality budget accommodation well, with friendly and attentive management, a central location, traditional decor, spotless rooms and a…

  • Exterior of Hotel Continental.

    Hotel Continental

    Tangier

    This grand hotel overlooking the strait offers a fascinating taste of International Zone archaeology; parts of The Sheltering Sky were filmed here. There…

  • Lobby of Hotel Mamora.

    Hotel Mamora

    Tangier

    This budget hotel near the Petit Socco was built in 1950, but just underwent renovations a few years ago. Rooms are clean and brightly coloured – you…

  • La Pause

    Agafay Desert

    Escape the grid at this luxury desert getaway where you can experience the stark, visceral beauty of Morocco's countryside. This is a chill-out zone…

  • Tizourgane Kasbah

    Anti Atlas Mountains

    Overlooking the main road, roughly 65km from Tafraoute and 100km from Agadir, is this stunningly renovated 13th-century kasbah. Rooms are simply decorated…

  • Chez Amaliya

    Anti Atlas Mountains

    A few hundred metres past the turning for Tandilt, Oumesnate and Agadir, this hotel is one of the valley's grandest options. A nomad-style tent and Jebel…

  • Imlil Lodge

    Imlil

    Run by Jamal Imrehane, owner of Toubkal Guide, this friendly stone-faced guesthouse looks out over Imlil and the Mizane Valley from Tamatert. Arranged…

  • Ksar Tafnidilt

    Southern Morocco & Western Sahara

    It's a dusty six kilometres from the RN1 between Tan Tan and Goulimime, but catching first sight of this guesthouse is worth any minor dings on your car…

  • Dar Sidi Bounou

    Draa Valley

    A desert dream: dunes in the backyard, sand hammams, Saharawi music jam sessions and mechoui (whole roast lamb) feasts on starry terraces. Retreat to…

  • Camp Adounia

    Draa Valley

    Spacious, minimalist tents come with ecofriendly, en suite sand toilets, while a Berber-carpet trail leads to shady lounging spots. Sunset camel rides …

  • Villa Verde

    Marrakesh

    This stylish and immaculately clean budget hotel has been cleverly kitted out to look like a riad, with wooden shutters, zellige (colourful geometric…

  • Dakhla Attitude

    Dakhla

    The first of Dakhla's kitesurfing camps has now evolved into an expansive and very comfortable resort with breezy hillside bungalows, an excellent…

  • Hôtel Sherazade

    Marrakesh

    Conversation comes easily at this riad-style inn run by a Moroccan-German family, with 22 rooms, sunny terraces and a mellow-yellow courtyard with a…

  • Villa Maroc

    Essaouira

    Housed in a large converted 18th-century town house, the Villa Maroc is a model of restrained chic, with airy whitewashed rooms offset by tiled floors and…

  • Le Gîte Dayet Aoua

    Middle Atlas

    This delightfully rustic lodge offers comfortable rooms with bathroom, all decorated in local Berber style. There's a pool, an apple orchard, a Berber…

  • Terre des Étoiles

    Agafay Desert

    Get away from it all at this peaceful spot amid the lunar terrain with fine views of the distant Atlas Mountains. Lodging is in spacious luxury tents…

  • Dar Chamaa

    Ouarzazate

    On the southern fringe of Ouarzazate’s palm oasis, this stylish hotel offers Moroccan-minimalist guest rooms around a central courtyard photography…

  • Fort Bou-Jerif Resort

    Southern Morocco & Western Sahara

    Run by French expat Pierre, this wonderful oasis of civilisation in the desert is about 40km northwest of Goulimime (the last 9km is a rough dirt track)…

  • Chez Momo II

    High Atlas Mountains

    Country living comes with Marrakesh style at Chez Momo II. Garden bungalows have tadelakt (waterproof-plaster) baths, pine-beam ceilings, kilim…

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