Tangier
The classiest five-star hotel in Tangier proper, this beautifully maintained 1930s period piece offers three excellent restaurants, two equally good bars,…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
Tangier
This lovely peppermint-walled guesthouse has no central courtyard. Instead, rooms here branch off two winding staircases, creating a maze of dream-like…
Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
Thoughts of paradise are barely avoidable at this gorgeous modern kasbah overlooking the valley and mountains beyond. The rooms and chalets are luxurious,…
Al Hoceima
Approximately 8km south of Al Hoceima overlooking Plage Sfiha and El Peñon de Alhucemas, Casa Paca feels like a home away from home. Half-Spanish, half…
Tangier
Few hotels are as venerable as the gloriously refurbished Grand Hôtel Villa de France. French painter Eugène Delacroix stayed here in 1832; his compatriot…
Chefchaouen
This authentic French auberge (inn) in the Moroccan countryside offers large rustic suites with TVs and fireplaces and an excellent restaurant. The 10…
Tangier
A mansion or a palace? It's hard to decide at this restored 1920s residence, once a summer retreat for Moroccan royalty and partying European diplomats…
Rif Mountains
The Portuguese owner of this charming mountain refuge some 20km from Chefchaouen is a keen environmentalist and rock climber who works with locals…
Akchour
Downstream from the Akchour Waterfalls along 800m of private river is a spectacular family-owned ecolodge and wellness retreat. The 11 chalets and wood…
Nador
The belle of Nador's accommodation scene, the Mercure stands out on the corniche with its tinted blue glass facade. Rooms are large and with the comfort…
Tangier
Designed by a French architect and named after her daughter, this medina hostel stands out from the pack. Over several floors in a pretty traditional home…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tangier
This is a perfectly renovated riad at the very top of the kasbah, with 10 rooms of different personalities. Bathed in light and lined with rope bannisters…
Tangier
This is your best budget option in the Ville Nouvelle, and is chock-full of Beat Generation history (William Burroughs lived here while writing Naked…
Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
One of the finest hotels in the Tangier area, with a dramatic location perched on the cliff beside the grotto, Le Mirage offers a view of miles of broad…
Tetouan
Count the chandeliers at this bright and decorative riad in the medina a short walk up from Place Hassan II. The entire former family home is painted…
Oujda
Mohammed, the English-speaking owner of this Oujda mainstay, has recently taken over from his father and given Hotel Afrah a much-needed facelift…
Tangier
This attractive seven-bed maison d'hôte (B&B) is only a decade old – a rarity in the medina – so everything is spic and span. Rooms are bright with…
Chefchaouen
The upmarket Lina Ryad is opulent and impeccably turned out – a brand-new building made to look traditional. It has large, comfortable rooms with TV (and…
Tetouan
This beautiful medina house with its typical Tetouan architecture has been carefully restored and furnished with a blend of modern and antique pieces. It…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chefchaouen
Beautifully decorated, this boutique hotel has a unique angular courtyard, lush plantings, lots of light, the highest quality furniture and extraordinary…
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…
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…
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…
Nador
With its cheery rooms, rock-bottom prices and convenient location just a 10-minute walk from the bus station, Hotel Hassania is a solid option in a city…
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…
