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…
Must-see hotels in Middle Atlas
Meknes
This labyrinthine guesthouse occupies three buildings, with rooms accessible by odd staircases and opening onto unexpected courtyards. It's a bit of a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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
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…
Fez
Shiny bright with coloured glass and painted wood, this spotless hotel offers very reasonably priced rooms, with good-quality beds. The location is…
Medina
The El Abbadi family pioneered the luxury riad business in Fez (it also owns La Maison Bleue on Batha). This place is four houses knocked together, for a…
Ville Nouvelle
First, to be clear: this Spanish chain hotel is not in the medina, but on the east edge of the Ville Nouvelle. The 134 rooms are well designed and…
Medina
This tranquil place offers traditional splendour at a great price. A couple of the simple, charmingly furnished rooms share a bathroom, and there's a six…
Medina
Bright colours and pretty lighting distinguish this cosy guesthouse, renovated in 2018. Two of the four bedrooms are on the same floor – ideal for…
Meknes
Open since 1936, the Majestic is a fine deco building not far from the train station, but it does show its age. Aficionados of old-time hotels can…
Ville Nouvelle
A sparkling modern hotel in a convenient location, the Across ticks all the boxes. Rooms are clean, with new laminate floors and windows that open; some…
Meknes
This cosy riad has six ornate rooms, including a large family room and others that can be combined to create petite apartments. Its table d'hôte (set menu…
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…
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…
Medina
This free booking service works with a good selection of restored guesthouses and apartments; a percentage of your bill is then donated to the High Atlas…
Middle Atlas
Twenty kilometres north of Midelt, this kasbah hotel-motel sits in large leafy grounds and offers a wide range of accommodation from rooms to family…
Middle Atlas
A delightfully rural campsite with very respectable bathrooms and hot-water showers. There's a small book exchange and communal area where you can hang…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
The family that runs this guesthouse occupies a portion of the rambling traditional building so they're always on hand to help. Rooms are decent, there…
Ifrane
Hôtel Perce-Neige is a pretty establishment down a leafy street about 200m southeast of the centre. The rooms could be a bit bigger, and some are a little…
Medina
Long-established Riad Zamane is well located with parking nearby. The large guestrooms are all upstairs, away from the central courtyard and salons. The…
Ifrane
Right across the street from Ifrane's stone lion, this three-star place is well maintained and centrally located. Rooms are bright and spacious, if a…
Meknes
Amiable management helps elevate this old-school hotel, which rises like a cruise ship on a ville nouvelle corner. All rooms have the midrange…
Midelt
In a garden setting, this large 10-room suburban house offers spacious rooms, some with balconies. There are also suites for four people at Dh700. The…
Midelt
About 3km from central Midelt, this large kasbah-style hotel announces you're on the route to or from the desert. It has comfortable rooms and apartments,…
Meknes
This large riad is located amid the crumbling walls of a palace, and with its unkempt gardens and haphazard maintenance, it can feel as if it's succumbing…
Meknes
This 50-room hotel near Al Amir train station looks a bit generic on the outside, but shows some Moroccan flair inside, and it has friendly staff and an…
Middle Atlas
Stuck on the road out of town heading towards Oujda, the Tour Eiffel is named for its high aspirations. Past the cramped lobby, a lift swishes you up to…
Auberge du Dernier Lion de l’Atlas
Azrou
A bit of a way from the centre of Azrou on the road to Meknes, this large orange villa has pleasant rooms and a smoky, zellige-covered (mosaic tiles)…
Ville Nouvelle
A handy choice near the central market, this hotel has tiny art deco balconies and nondescript but modern and comfortable rooms, with bathrooms and TVs…
Meknes
The shoestring Maroc is a five-minute walk from Bab El Mansour. Up a set of stairs off Rue Rouamzine, it's quiet, with simple rooms (with sinks). Shared…
