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…
Must-see hotels in Rif Mountains
Chefchaouen
This authentic French auberge (inn) in the Moroccan countryside offers large rustic suites with TVs and fireplaces and an excellent restaurant. The 10…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chefchaouen
This hotel does quality budget accommodation well, with friendly and attentive management, a central location, traditional decor, spotless rooms and a…
Talassemtane National Park
English-speaking Shaima provides a warm welcome at this rural gîte (cottage) inside Talassemtane National Park. Beds are rock hard and the large 31-bed…
Tetouan
Any place calling itself Panorama Vista has to be certain of its location, and, sure enough, rooms here offer dramatic views of the Rif Mountains. The…
Al Hoceima
This holiday-business hotel has been plonked down on Plage Quemado like a cruise ship washed ashore. Rooms are spacious, comfy and well maintained. There…
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…
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…
Al Hoceima
Just off Blvd Mohammed V, this rather bland two-star hotel remains popular with business travellers and stands out as one of the best accommodations in…
Chefchaouen
Slightly outside the medina but with good access, the Marrakesh is a hotel with a bit of cheer. Bright pastel rooms invite the fresh air in, and beds…
Al Hoceima
This modern mirrored-glass high-rise business hotel has recently been upgraded and comes with comfortable rooms that feature satellite TV and large…
Chefchaouen
No wonder they put 'garden' in the name. Behind this hotel is a splendid jungle-like backyard where palm trees cast shade over fish ponds and stone…
Chefchaouen
A cute guesthouse with helpful staff and a series of nicely presented rooms in traditional style, piled on several floors leading up to a terrace with…
Chefchaouen
A hostel by any other name, Souika has a series of dorms with bunk beds, plus a couple of double rooms. It's as basic as it gets, with adequate shared…
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…
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…
Cala Iris & Torres de Alcala
A small campsite overlooking the sea with space for cars, campers and tents, it also has accommodation in ecolodges and chalets. There's also a small…
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…
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…
Tetouan
With shuttered balconies that open out over Place Moulay El Mehdi and romantic views of the city flowing over the hills, Pension Iberia is certainly in a…
Rif Mountains
Just off the boardwalk, this welcoming hotel (and restaurant in summer) does the trick. Pink hallways lit by Riffian fabric lanterns lead you into each…
Chefchaouen
This long-standing Chefchaouen mainstay recently tossed its dorm beds in favour of private rooms for up to four. The rooms are clean and simple, and the…
