Rissani to Zagora
Rebuilt to pisé (rammed-earth) perfection, the 120 year-old kasbah's crenellated rooftop and descending terraces offer unparalleled village views…
Must-see hotels in Morocco
Tafraoute
Located above a mountain valley, expat French owners Bernardette and Jean have crafted a beautiful Moroccan guesthouse with six stylish rooms. Shared…
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…
High Atlas Mountains
This welcoming places mixes tent sites alongside four garden rooms with shared bathroom and a mini kasbah with four en suites. Brightly painted rooms and…
Merzouga
Guests receive a heartfelt welcome at this lovely family-run guesthouse that focuses on Amazigh (Berber) hospitality and not just desert-themed decor…
Tamdakhte
This pisé (rammed-earth) guesthouse blends in with the adjacent kasbah and makes for a fantastic retreat. The best rooms have orchard views (luz means…
Northern Atlantic Coast
A showcase of contemporary Moroccan art and antiques, this French-owned boutique blends traditional craftwork with contemporary design. Each of the nine…
Draa Valley
Ensconced in lush greenery, this contemporary kasbah has nine beautifully furnished bedrooms, with art-filled walls and colourful polished plaster…
Middle Atlas
Rooms at this elegant hotel in the wine country around Meknes are beautifully furnished, with lots of wood, a mid-century feel and modern Moroccan rugs…
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…
Hôtel Le Doge Relais & Châteaux
Casablanca
This downtown 1930s villa has been lovingly restored to its art deco splendour, with 16 individually decorated rooms dressed in period furnishings, and a…
Rabat
The medina’s most stylish boutique is adorned with Andalusian stone columns and cool contemporary artwork, heavy wooden doors and 11 brightly painted…
Todra Gorge
Get back to nature in romantically lit cave rooms dug right into the hillside and finished in moulded tadelakt (waterproof plaster), or rock-walled, solar…
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…
Medina
Fez's original medina hostel is an amiable, hippie-ish dar-turned-crash-pad close to Bab El Jdid. Each of the five dorm rooms has between six and 12 beds,…
Draa Valley
Wild Morocco's secluded desert camp is just a 90-minute round-trip hike from Erg Chigaga's tallest dune. Hike – or let a camel take the strain – sandboard…
Essaouira
Sleek and sophisticated, this riad-turned-boutique hotel is decorated with a mix of modern Moroccan crafts and souq finds. The five, neutral-toned rooms…
Marrakesh
This stylish dar (traditional house), down funky Derb Arset Aouzal with its alley-wall mural art, is run by Parisians Celine and Fabian and offers six…
Zaouiat Oulmzi
Quite literally off-the-beaten track, Touda is located up a rutted piste (dirt track) above Zaouiat Oulmzi. You'll be overwhelmed by magnanimous Amazigh …
Mouassine & Central Souqs
Marrakesh's best hostel is this Spanish-owned riad complex deep in the souqs. The 100-year-old interior was gutted and reimagined to create a contemporary…
Asilah
The hands-on Belgian owner has painstakingly restored this beautiful traditional house just outside the medina walls, artfully blending Moroccan tradition…
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…
Northern Atlantic Coast
Many guests barely leave this superstylish beachside retreat thanks to the large and luxurious rooms, spacious lounge filled with retro-chic furnishings,…
El Jadida
This contemporary kasbah-style resort commands a vast stretch of beach, 16km north of El Jadida. It’s so vast that even with 500 rooms it never feels…
Rabat
In an easy-to-find spot on the edge of the medina, this stylish adaptation of a traditional riad comes with eight individually decorated rooms and…
Essaouira
In this 200-year-old medina mansion, retro-chic design meets Moroccan minimalism. There's a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, the living space comes…
Oualidia
Each of the 12 elegant suites comes with a fireplace, hot tub and terrace with lagoon views. When not picnicking on deserted beaches and visiting oyster…
Rissani to Zagora
This beautifully restored kasbah comes with a gorgeous garden, a small ethnographic museum (Dh10) and striking oasis views. Gourmet meals (breakfast…
Essaouira
A decided hush falls as you walk through the doors of the Heure Bleue, one of Essaouira’s top hotels. This swish riad has facilities galore – rooftop…
High Atlas Mountains
For a peaceful escape from the Marrakesh bustle, it's hard to fault this environmentally minded retreat. Rooms boast a warm Berber design, and the lounge…
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…
El Jadida
Five stylish and spacious rooms decorated in a contemporary Moroccan style await at this tranquil rural retreat near the Sidi M'sbah lighthouse, 7km from…
Imlil
This appealing guesthouse has eight cosy rooms with large picture windows that catch mountain breezes and boast views as fine as those at the kasbah;…
Ait Ben Haddou
The friendly Bagdad Cafe is well known for its good food – a few, simple home-cooked dishes done to a high standard and complemented by a well-stocked bar…
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…
High Atlas Mountains
The large size of this newly constructed kasbah, especially when seen from the main road, belies smallish but stylish rooms inside – but given the…
Asilah
Taking its name from owners Mehdi, Ismael and Ali, this excellent hostel does them proud. Dorms and rooms have comfortable beds, air-con, plenty of hot…
Anti Atlas Mountains
Abutting the kasbah, Escale Rando is a romantic little spot centred on a courtyard with gardens, lights, fountains and 26 tortoises. There are four high…
