Medina
Past the dark medina doorway, Dar Finn delivers a better-than-usual surprise: high Fassi style in the main courtyard house, plus an annexe with a walled…
Must-see hotels in Morocco
Medina
Each room at this French-owned riad is a cornucopia, filled with the evidence of a lifetime of collecting, from old postcards and embroidery to carvings…
Chefchaouen
Don't be confused by the signs: Casa Hassan is now across the street from its sister restaurant of the same name. The move has much improved this long…
Meknes
This labyrinthine guesthouse occupies three buildings, with rooms accessible by odd staircases and opening onto unexpected courtyards. It's a bit of a…
Skoura
An 18th-century kasbah has been given a stylish makeover that remains true to its desert roots, complete with original palm-beam ceilings, moody low-lit…
Marrakesh
What Dar Zaman may lack in size (it has just four bedrooms and a petite roof terrace), it makes up for in heart, with extraordinary personal attention…
Imlil
A walnut orchard shades the valley paths surrounding this eight-room guesthouse, where visitors are received like long-lost relatives by Houssein, an…
Marrakesh
This good-value riad brims with whimsy and rock-and-roll style from the mod Panton chairs beside the plunge pool to the snug rooms chock-a-block with…
Tamdakhte
Kasbah Ounila has a grand setting, with jaw-dropping views of the Tamadakhte Kasbah from its terrace. The energetic staff can advise on walks and nearby…
Marrakesh
An old-school 19th-century riad without any contemporary design pretensions, Jnane Mogador has reasonably sized rooms cheerfully decorated with…
Tafraoute
Neat as a pin, the good-sized rooms at the Salama are the best value in Tafraoute. Doubles feature balconies overlooking the sweet square and cafe below;…
Taghazout
This new surf-and-stay hostel is giving the Surf Maroc monopoly a run for its money. Rooms are pleasant, the right-on-the-beach location is killer, tons…
Chefchaouen
One of Chefchaouen's newest and finest luxury accommodations, Riad Cherifa houses 12 dazzling rooms and an outdoor pool beneath an exposed rock wall. The…
Tangier
Rooms here are pretty standard and are in marked contrast to the elegant downstairs lobby, with its classic elevator and curving staircase echoing its…
Medina
Stepping into Mayfez is like stepping into the pages of a glossy magazine. Six palatial suites, each with a private terrace, edge a vast patio and heated…
Merzouga
Find your corner in 18 tadelakt (waterproof plaster) guest rooms, in the shade by a small pool or on the roof overlooking the dunes. Canopied beds, Berber…
High Atlas Mountains
A good budget option just 400m from the top of the gorge, this family-run spot has basic rooms with shared bathrooms. The best rooms catch a bit of breeze…
Rabat
A traditional house tucked down a narrow whitewashed passage on the edge of the Kasbah de Oudaias has been turned into a small guesthouse. Five en suite…
Medina
More than many guesthouses, this riad feels like a rambling private house, perhaps because the whitewashed rooms and public salon all have fireplaces. Up…
Ceuta
A fresh addition to Ceuta's ageing accommodation scene, Hercules hosts 11 clean rooms stacked over four floors. The rooms are tiny but manage not to feel…
Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt
This alluringly remote guesthouse offers sand-free beds and desert excursions, including camel rides, village visits and fossil hunts. You can also camp…
Ville Nouvelle
'Splendid' might be overstating it, but this 70-room hotel is good value, with clean tile floors, big bathtubs and a slight vintage-motel vibe (in a good…
Dadès Valley
Morocco meets sub-Saharan Africa at this 1970s convention centre turned hotel, atop a hill, north of the centre. The 106 guest rooms have balconies with…
Ville Nouvelle
One of the better youth hostels in Morocco, the Fez branch is a leafy little retreat with a traditional tiled salon, and it's often used by Moroccan…
Medina
An air of peace pervades the three linked houses that make up this riad. The 12 rooms (four around each courtyard) are like little jewel boxes, with…
Essaouira
This trio of serviced apartments is set in a tall, skinny 18th-century building along a quiet medina street. Light and bright, each one is different,…
Medina
If the Morocco of your imagination is fuelled by 20th-century literati, book one of the three rooms in this eclectic guesthouse: each is named after a…
Dadès Valley
At the tranquil Kasbah Iswan you'll soon start to feel as at home as the storks that nest on the turrets. Nights are filled with friendly conversation and…
Tiznit
Majid is the garrulous proprietor of this hotel, and he's very proud of the smart TVs in each of his 12 spotless, modern rooms. There's also a big…
Meknes
This pretty, traditional riad has a well-restored courtyard and a multilevel roof terrace with plunge pool and bird's-eye view of the Medersa Bou Inania…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
This gem of a guesthouse is full of colour and quirky decor. Comfortable areas to relax (including a rooftop hammock), electric blankets, good showers and…
Ville Nouvelle
On a hill near the Ville Nouvelle, this smart hotel is a world of its own, a retreat with style, space, a spa and restaurants – though you can dip into…
High Atlas Mountains
This historic Amazigh (Berber) home is a breath of fresh mountain air, with family-friendly dorms and brightly painted doubles. Your host family lives in…
Meknes
Traditional style meets all the modern comforts at Riad Yacout. Rooms have extras like hairdryers and lockboxes, bathrooms are a bit shinier than most,…
Medina
Slightly outside the medina proper with easy car access, this simple, family-run hotel received a needed makeover in 2019, and now offers well-priced,…
Marrakesh
Cecil's twin courtyards framed by fat pink pillars and comfy sofas offer digs minutes from Djemaa El Fna. Rooms with bathroom have more pizzazz, thanks to…
Medina
Opened in 2000, this French-owned place helped pioneer the Fez guest riad scene. It has a lived-in feeling, in a good way, with eight rooms decked out…
Souss Valley
This beachfront villa at the southern end of Banana Beach is run by Surf Maroc and can be booked for yoga-focused stays of one or two weeks. The decor…
Agafay Desert
The seven simple but comfortable rooms at La Fleche are pretty much the only option if you just need a room for the night without the luxury frills. It's…
Agadir
The jewel in the Atlantic's crown is its stunning pool, hemmed in by billows of colourful bougainvillea, lanterns, palm trees and a wall of beautiful…
