Must-see hotels in Northern Atlantic Coast

  • Repose

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    Married couple Jan and Rachid have restored this traditional medina house with style, creating a delightful retreat. All seven rooms have vibrant decor,…

  • Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

    Casablanca

    This contemporary seaside hotel pays homage to local craftsmanship with beaten brass doors and polished plasterwork. Rooms are light-filled and stylish,…

  • L’Oum Errebia

    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…

  • 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…

  • Dar Shâan

    Rabat

    The medina’s most stylish boutique is adorned with Andalusian stone columns and cool contemporary artwork, heavy wooden doors and 11 brightly painted…

  • Riad Dar Maya

    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…

  • Dar Azaouia

    Asilah

    The hands-on Belgian owner has painstakingly restored this beautiful traditional house just outside the medina walls, artfully blending Moroccan tradition…

  • Vila Bea

    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,…

  • Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort

    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…

  • L'Alcazar Luxury Ryad

    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…

  • Dar Beida

    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…

  • La Sultana

    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…

  • Heure Bleue Palais

    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…

  • Dar Al Manar

    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…

  • MIA Hostel

    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…

  • Madada Mogador

    Essaouira

    If the definition of a boutique hotel is an establishment offering a chic interior, luxe rooms, quality toiletries and high levels of service, the Madada…

  • Riad Meftaha

    Rabat

    Owner Franck is a friendly and helpful host, making this quiet riad just outside Bab Laalou an excellent choice. The rooms are nicely decorated but the…

  • Dar Beldi

    Oualidia

    This charming B&B sits behind a rather unprepossessing entrance off the main street. Five clean and lovingly decorated rooms are surrounded by a gorgeous…

  • Jack’s Apartments & Suites

    Essaouira

    Swiss traveller Jack came to Essaouira to windsurf and stayed, opening a business renting apartments and suites. In various locations around the medina,…

  • Riad Safi

    Safi

    One of only two B&Bs in Safi medina, this traditional house has been tastefully restored, with just eight rooms decorated in local fabrics and crafts and…

  • Hôtel España

    Larache

    Housed in a handsome Hispano-Moorish building, this old-school hotel is a safe and friendly accommodation choice. Rooms are clean, comfortable and well…

  • Hôtel Les Saisons

    Casablanca

    In a central location in downtown, this small and efficiently run modern hotel offers good-sized, clean and comfortable rooms, a decent breakfast and an…

  • Villa Mandarine

    Rabat

    Set in a gorgeous garden full of vibrant bougainvillea and orange trees, this French-owned family-home-turned-boutique-hotel is filled with art, antiques…

  • Petit à Petit

    Essaouira

    A sleepover in Morocco’s first yurt means a wild Atlantic beach can be yours alone. Explore by camel, have a private surf lesson or just chill out, before…

  • Riad Malaika

    Essaouira

    Tucked down a quiet medina street, this beautifully preserved 300-year-old riad is all ornate stucco, painted cedar wood and gleaming zellige (colourful…

  • Le Piétri Urban Hotel

    Rabat

    If only all the midrange hotels in the city lived up to the standard set by this small business hotel. On offer are reasonable prices, a central location,…

  • L'Iglesia

    El Jadida

    A 16th-century Catholic church has been turned into a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel. The eight rooms mix up church architecture, vintage furniture and…

  • Salut Maroc!

    Essaouira

    Lovers of minimalism look away now. This 18th-century medina mansion is a riot of vibrant colours and psychedelic patterns. Five of the 11 rooms have sea…

  • Riad Nakhla

    Essaouira

    Ignore the unprepossessing passageway, inside is a lovely central courtyard surrounded by 16 clean and attractive rooms. All have good beds and satellite…

  • Villa Maroc

    Essaouira

    Housed in a large converted 18th-century town house, the Villa Maroc is a model of restrained chic, with airy whitewashed rooms offset by tiled floors and…

  • Riad Kalaa

    Rabat

    This restored 19th-century riad has retained its traditional character, with 11 rooms and deluxe suites spread around a sky-high courtyard, with smooth…

  • Le Douar des Arganiers

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    An open-plan lounge and four expansive suites mix classic and contemporary Moroccan design, with bare stone walls and wooden beams, and a living space…

  • Villa Beldi

    Essaouira

    This striking villa 3km south of the medina, is now a sprawling boutique hotel, furnished with retro finds and design pieces, with a photogenic pool and…

  • Hyatt Regency Casablanca

    Casablanca

    Its central location means that this five-star hotel is a popular meeting place for Casablancais, who enjoy lunch at Café M, a coffee or drink in the…

  • ONOMO Rabat Médina

    Rabat

    Geared towards business people, this friendly modern hotel located a 10-minute walk from Rabat Ville train station offers well-maintained and attractive…

  • Hotel Le Kaouki

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    This rustic beach retreat has just 10 blue-and-whitewashed rooms decorated with colourful rugs and throws, and shared facilities. With no electricity, it…

  • Sultana Larache

    Larache

    ­Hidden away down one of the medina’s winding lanes, this large house – said to have once been owned by a sultan – has been sensitively and stylishly…

  • Riad Les Maisons des Epices

    El Jadida

    Dating from 1912, this historic house was the first to be built in El Jadida's medina. The six rooms open on to a pretty patio and no two are alike, but…

  • Dar Korsan

    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…

  • Dar 91

    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,…