Must-see hotels in Morocco

  • Dar Afram

    Essaouira

    This extremely friendly guesthouse has seven simple rooms with a funky vibe. The Aussie-Moroccan owners are musicians and an impromptu session often…

  • Parador de Melilla

    Melilla

    You’ll want a vehicle to get up the hill to this classy choice with large rooms, a high level of quality furnishings and balconies with great views out to…

  • Hotel Ulises

    Ceuta

    This hotel is a decent deal, with an excellent location and parking nearby. The rooms aren't large, but some have balconies. The cafe spills out onto the…

  • Le Chant du Chameau

    Southern Morocco & Western Sahara

    Le Chant du Chameau is a delightful French-Moroccan guesthouse at the south end of Aglou beach. Apart from a rust-red house, some fantasy tents, and a…

  • Riad Zahraa

    Meknes

    This homey, welcoming place gives budget travellers a slice of the good riad life, complete with a roof terrace and a small pool. There's a room…

  • Chez Bassou

    Dadès Gorge

    This 20-room guesthouse in Imilchil – a Middle Atlas town around a four-hour drive north from Boumalne Dades – has a fine location in the mountains. Rooms…

  • Hôtel Abertih

    Mirleft

    Looking like it popped out of a Cubist painting, pink-and-purple Abertih is equally colourful inside, where terraced courtyards bursting with succulents…

  • Dar Jnane

    Draa Valley

    Run by a friendly French-Moroccan couple, Dar Jnane has three attractive rooms set amid peaceful tree-filled gardens roughly 1km (well-signed) off the…

  • Hotel Guynemer

    Casablanca

    Cheap and cheerful, the Guynemer has survived several renovations with many of its original 1930s features intact. Regular rooms are comfortable but…

  • Hôtel Ibis Moussafir

    Oujda

    The Ibis has all the up-to-the-minute facilities and comfortable rooms you’d expect from this international chain – you could be anywhere in the world…

  • Hotel Regina

    Tetouan

    One of the larger budget choices, the Regina uses Riffian fabrics to liven up its 56 rooms. Recent renovations have delivered new mattresses and a new…

  • Hostal Gernika

    Chefchaouen

    This is a charming and affordable option with a caring, attentive owner, though it's starting to show its age. Most rooms are large, bright and face the…

  • Refuge Azib Tamsoult

    Toubkal National Park

    This new place at the bottom of Azib Tamsoult (2250m) has three private en suite rooms and around 50 dorm beds. It's a pleasant alternative to camping,…

  • Maison d’Hôtes Hiba

    Draa Valley

    A rock-studded guesthouse and restaurant serving restorative meals of tajine, salad and fruit on the scenic terrace or in the air-conditioned salon…

  • Hôtel Palace

    Meknes

    Revamped in 2017, the 40-room Palace offers modern style that's minimalist by Moroccan standards. The rooms are large and airy, and many come with a teeny…

  • Kasbah du Jardin

    Ait Ben Haddou

    Decent, nicely equipped rooms set around a sparkling pool – book an upstairs one for better views. You can also pitch a tent here, but there's not much…

  • Dar Zman

    Chefchaouen

    Created by some ambitious hoteliers, Dar Zman is a lovely restored guesthouse with nine brightly painted rooms and a wonderful rooftop breakfast area. The…

  • Oasis Dar Ouanou

    Anti Atlas Mountains

    By the N12 3km southwest of Tata, this ramshackle but clean building has cool rooms, a courtyard with fountains and palms, and oasis and mountain views…

  • Hotel Jedda

    Oujda

    Largely black marble and glass, the reception at this top midrange option is professional and the rooms are spacious with black leather bed frames. Double…

  • Kasbah Amazir

    Todra Gorge

    This reliable place hits all the right notes, with bright rooms – some with small balconies – a riverside location and friendly service. Some rooms are…

  • La Gazelle

    Ouarzazate

    Despite feeling like a '60s throwback, the spacious grounds and pleasant pool won us over to this budget-friendly motel near the centre of town. Rooms are…

  • Dar Imperial

    Toubkal National Park

    Book here for private rooms at the top of the village, with some of the best views of any guesthouse in the valley. In gîte d’étape (homestay) style,…

  • Hotel Rusadir

    Melilla

    This four-star hotel has been completely renovated to excellent effect, including an impressive lobby and design-conscious rooms with TVs, minibars and…

  • Suites Hotel Mohammed V

    Al Hoceima

    A modern but characterless choice. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with balconies giving truly grand views over the bay, though service is a little…

  • Hotel Atlal

    Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains

    A few blocks off the beach, Atlal has huge bright rooms, fit for the families who tend to visit here. All have balconies. There's a bar and good…

  • Targa Imoula

    Imlil

    Six large and stylish rooms at the top of Imlil's centre make a quiet base somewhat removed from the fray down below. While the service here isn't as…

  • Gîte Taoujdat

    High Atlas Mountains

    Trekking groups head up to this basic guesthouse at the home of guide Said Massaoudi and his son Mohammad. It consists of mattresses on wooden pallets…

  • Hotel Chellal d'Ouzoud

    High Atlas Mountains

    A simple guesthouse with colourful, reasonably priced rooms on the path heading down to the falls (about 150m walk from the car park). It's a friendly…

  • Hostal Plaza Ruiz

    Ceuta

    This good-value, two-star hotel in an excellent location has ultramodern decor and is very welcoming. Rooms are tiny but spotless, and all come with…

  • Hotel Nacional

    Melilla

    This hotel has mostly compact rooms, with minibars, quaint iron furniture and modern bathrooms. Those facing inside are a bit dark, so get one looking to…

  • Hotel Al Manar

    Oujda

    Centrally located, the Al Manar (meaning 'lighthouse') is suitably towering and has functional and practical decor. Rooms are fine value, although avoid…

  • Maison d'Hotes Afoulki

    Central Morocco

    Small but pleasant shared rooms and a large walled garden plus a friendly welcome make this the best bet in Telouet, and the location just north of the…

  • Riad Etoile d’Essaouira

    Essaouira

    Comfortably appointed and brightly decorated with local fabrics, this B&B makes an excellent budget choice. English-speaking staff are friendly, and…

  • Gîte Amgroud

    Dadès Valley

    This well-maintained guesthouse has electricity and decent mattresses, and the common area covered by grape trellises makes an excellent place to kick…

  • Refuge Les Mouflons

    Toubkal National Park

    Privately owned Refuge Les Mouflons' lounge can be chilly but is otherwise a good option, with more facilities than the nearby CAF refuge, a well-stocked…

  • Hostal Central

    Ceuta

    This place is in a charming location and offers a warm welcome. Rooms are airy with nice pine furniture; the best have wrought-iron balconies overlooking…

  • Hotel Assanfou

    High Atlas Mountains

    Rooms are simple but sufficient at one of the only hotels in Azilal with en suite baths. Ask for a room on the back side of the building, where there's…

  • Gîte d'Etape Tagdilt

    Dadès Valley

    Five large shared rooms and a spacious common area make this a good starting point for hikes from Tagdilt, and friendly owner Brahim can also arrange…

  • Titanic Hotel

    Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains

    A cheery blue-and-white hotel on the seafront with decent, breezy rooms, although it's starting to show its age. The balconies host splendid views of the…

  • Le 135 Hôtel

    Casablanca

    The 13 bright rooms at Le 135 come with comfortable beds and all mod cons. Breakfast costs Dh80 per person, and parking is Dh40 per night.

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