Sidi Ifni
Formerly the headquarters of the Spanish navy, this art-deco clifftop mansion has superb views of the Atlantic. Charming owners Benoit and Dominique have…
Must-see hotels in Morocco
Marrakesh
Fifteen minutes south of the medina in a developing shopping and nightlife zone, this modern boutique hotel has been built to emulate a medina riad, with…
Middle Atlas
A smart upmarket choice, Cerisiers is surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with fridges and heating, plus there is…
Ouarzazate
Located within walking distance of the Place Al Mouahidine, this sleek pisé (rammed-earth) villa with crenellated turrets is the home of Jean-Michel and…
Taroudant
The life's work of Frenchman Yves, Dzahra is the only clay riad in Taroudant. Ten spacious rooms are centred around several courtyards and a lovely pool,…
Zagora
This converted country home makes desert living look easy. French doors reveal plush Moroccan rugs, soaring ceilings and an eclectic art collection. Staff…
Marrakesh
Part boho-spa retreat, part cultural hub and community-outreach programme, Fellah is a laid-back, arty boutique-resort for guests who simply want to chill…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Toulousain is an old, easy-going 30-room hotel arranged around a shady courtyard and run by a kind Moroccan-American family in a prime Gueliz location…
Merzouga
A mod kasbah provides instant relief from the white-hot desert with 11 guest rooms in Majorelle blue and lemon arranged around a shimmering courtyard pool…
Ouarzazate
For those craving light after the shady seclusion of kasbahs, book a room at the family home of mountain guide Fatima Agoujil. The modern villa has seven…
Talassemtane National Park
English-speaking Shaima provides a warm welcome at this rural gîte (cottage) inside Talassemtane National Park. Beds are rock hard and the large 31-bed…
Ouarzazate
This good-value place has attractive rooms painted in neutral tones, with silky striped bed covers, carved dark-wood furniture and decent lighting (plus…
Souss-Massa National Park
Spectacularly located on the never-ending Sidi R'bat beach, Ksar Massa is a fantastical destination in itself. The contemporary kasbah (in a rather…
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Melilla
A reasonable budget choice if you don’t mind being away from the town centre and like hanging out with students. There are 87 rooms, a cafeteria, a…
Imlil
Marrakesh style heads for the mountains at this 20-room stone guesthouse. Bedrooms are comfortable and climate-controlled with hewn wood furnishings,…
Marrakesh
Forget pared-back minimalism: Dar Al Assad is a decadent dandy with sumptuous drapes and five jewel-coloured suites decorated with baroque chairs,…
Skoura
An oasis within an oasis, 4 acres of organic gardens and a working farm make a bucolic setting for rammed-earth bungalows, with produce used to prepare…
Anti Atlas Mountains
Le Safran has basic, colourful en-suite rooms, with two doubles on the roof terrace and a spacious four-person suite. The 1st-floor salon looks across the…
Rabat
This restored 19th-century riad has retained its traditional character, with 11 rooms and deluxe suites spread around a sky-high courtyard, with smooth…
Agafay Desert
Luxury tents here are equipped with all the necessities, with more-expensive options boasting small terraces with sunrise views, and staff seem to be…
Toubkal National Park
Aroumd's original guesthouse remains popular among tour groups and independent travellers alike thanks to comfortable rooms and plenty of common spaces in…
Northern Atlantic Coast
An open-plan lounge and four expansive suites mix classic and contemporary Moroccan design, with bare stone walls and wooden beams, and a living space…
Anti Atlas Mountains
Tata’s old kasbah, perched above the palmeraie (palm grove), has been turned into a Green Key guesthouse. The 10 rooms are decorated with wonderful,…
Taroudant
Tasteful and tranquil, Palais Oumensour hides away on a medina lane by the Catholic church garden. Above the central courtyard with its jade pool, the 10…
Taroudant
Consisting of adjoining medina houses, this colourful hotel is a warren of staircases, terraces, lounges and a hammam. The nine rooms and suites, three of…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
This grand guesthouse with terrace views over the main square offers seven traditional rooms with solar-heated showers. Some rooms are quite small, but…
Zagora
This rammed-earth building in a 400 year-old ksar (fortified village) on the edge of a palm grove 7km north of Zagora comes with attractively furnished…
Dakhla
Located across the road from the lagoon, this German-owned kitesurfing resort wows with elegant design features, including a swimming pool, a restaurant…
Draa Valley
This hotel boasts a private observatory and is dedicated to all things starry, with top-quality telescopes and an expert astronomer on hand to point out…
Draa Valley
When the siroccos blow, retreat to air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms, simple bungalows, or suites with woven-reed ceilings and colourful…
Southern Morocco & Western Sahara
This pisé (rammed earth) house right in the oasis has camels in the stables and argan and cactus products for sale. Rooms have en-suite bathrooms and the…
Draa Valley
This contemporary kasbah is all smooth tadelakt (waterproof plaster) walls, vibrant rugs and mosaic tiles, with spacious rooms and suites scattered around…
Anti Atlas Mountains
L’Arganier d’Ammelne's pink, yellow and pisé (rammed earth) rooms open onto a flowery garden. The terrace restaurant (meals/menu Dh40/80) serves dishes…
Taghazout
Renovated in 2019, Taghazout Villa is Surf Maroc's good-value option for guests keen for a longer stay to learn how to surf. Nine rooms have a beachy…
Zagora
In the midst of a peaceful palm grove, this bijoux French-family-owned guesthouse mixes up European style and desert design. Rooms come with smooth…
Dadès Gorge
Staying at this painstakingly restored cliffside bolthole is like being in the home of a friend with excellent taste: original artwork on the walls,…
Essaouira
This striking villa 3km south of the medina, is now a sprawling boutique hotel, furnished with retro finds and design pieces, with a photogenic pool and…
Casablanca
Its central location means that this five-star hotel is a popular meeting place for Casablancais, who enjoy lunch at Café M, a coffee or drink in the…
Rabat
Geared towards business people, this friendly modern hotel located a 10-minute walk from Rabat Ville train station offers well-maintained and attractive…
Todra Gorge
In the village of Aït Baha Tizgui, about 800m before the gorge, Hotel Valentine rolls out the welcome mat with thoughtful service and remarkably budget…
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