Must-see hotels in Northern Atlantic Coast

  • Dar Emma

    Essaouira

    The two-bedroom Dar Emma sleeps four and is perfect if you want your own place. This tall, skinny house, spread over four floors, has an artful mix of…

  • Rebali Riads

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    Self-catering, boutique-hotel style. One- to five-bedroom villas, sleeping two to 10 people, come with outside space and shared or private pools, open…

  • Hotel Al Alba

    Asilah

    On the edge of the town centre, this small hotel has bright stylish rooms, decorated in blue and white in homage to the medina. The young, multilingual…

  • La Villa & Spa

    El Jadida

    A French-owned hotel just north of the Cité Portugaise, La Villa has sleek modern rooms with good beds, excellent bathrooms and satellite TV. There's a…

  • Dar Afram

    Essaouira

    This extremely friendly guesthouse has seven simple rooms with a funky vibe. The Aussie-Moroccan owners are musicians and an impromptu session often…

  • Hotel Guynemer

    Casablanca

    Cheap and cheerful, the Guynemer has survived several renovations with many of its original 1930s features intact. Regular rooms are comfortable but…

  • Riad Etoile d’Essaouira

    Essaouira

    Comfortably appointed and brightly decorated with local fabrics, this B&B makes an excellent budget choice. English-speaking staff are friendly, and…

  • Le 135 Hôtel

    Casablanca

    The 13 bright rooms at Le 135 come with comfortable beds and all mod cons. Breakfast costs Dh80 per person, and parking is Dh40 per night.

  • La Maison Haute

    Larache

    Colourful, with bags of character – the same goes for polyglot owner, Hassan – this Hispano-Moorish house overlooking the Zoco de la Alcaiceria has six…

  • Hôtel L'Hippocampe

    Oualidia

    At this longstanding hotel, rooms and family-sized suites are simple but comfortable. The big draws are the flower-filled garden and expansive terrace…

  • Riad Oudaya

    Rabat

    Tucked down a narrow alleyway, this stylish French-owned riad is an oasis of tranquillity in the medina. There are two standard rooms on the rooftop and…

  • Riad du Figuier

    Essaouira

    Built around a courtyard garden with citrus trees and a fountain, five whitewashed rooms come with tiled floors, beamed ceilings and colourful rugs…

  • Ryad du Pêcheur

    Safi

    The owner of this hotel is from a well-known family of local potters, so colourful tiles are everywhere. Clean and comfortable rooms and family-sized…

  • L’Initiale Hotel-Restaurant

    Oualidia

    This modern whitewashed hotel sits above a popular restaurant next to the beach, where six bright rooms come with tiny balconies. If you're an early-to…

  • Casa Lila & Spa

    Essaouira

    With an excellent location near Bab Marrakech, the 10 rooms here are comfortable and nicely decorated, with original zellige (colourful geometric mosaic…

  • Auberge Tangaro

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    If you want to get away from it all, this early-20th-century villa makes a tranquil retreat. Set in a pretty garden, the 19 cottage rooms are simple but…

  • Dar Al Bahar

    Essaouira

    The nine immaculately kept rooms at this lovely guesthouse, tucked under the ramparts near the Skala de la Ville, are simple and stylish, featuring good…

  • Dar Manara

    Asilah

    This Spanish-owned riad has been converted into an intimate guesthouse, one of the only such options in the medina. Rooms are small but nicely decorated…

  • Riad Le Cheval Blanc

    Safi

    A multistorey dar (traditional house) hidden inside the medina near Bab Lamassa, this B&B is stronger on character than on comfort, but comes with…

  • Auberge De Jeunesse

    Rabat

    A peaceful courtyard garden is the main reason to stay in this old-style hostel, the second is its proximity to Bab El Had bus station. There are two 16…

  • Les Matins Bleus

    Essaouira

    Hidden down a slightly scruffy dead-end street, this friendly B&B has neat and clean rooms surrounding a central courtyard. All but one have private…

  • Dar Adul

    Essaouira

    This restored house has five double rooms and two suites sleeping four; all have colourful decor, most have seating alcoves, and suites have satellite TV…

  • Hotel Patio de la Luna

    Asilah

    Spanish-run, this small place near Bab Al Kasaba has seven rooms with minimalist decor, a shady rear courtyard and a windy roof terrace. The nicest rooms…

  • Villa Nora

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    The sprawling whitewashed villa comes with stunning views over the ocean. Furnishings (including beds) are dated and creature comforts, such as hot water,…

  • Christina's House

    Asilah

    A friendly guesthouse that feels more like a home than a hotel, with six colourful rooms with tiled floors and simple bathrooms. There's a comfortable…

  • Dar Nadia

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    A traditional, lovingly restored dar (traditional house) tucked away behind a blue door in the heart of the medina, Dar Nadia has a peaceful central…

  • Hôtel Bélère

    Rabat

    This reliable but characterless hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms with tastefully dated decor. It has a bar and restaurant and is handy to the train…

  • Hôtel Darna

    Rabat

    This dated, dimly lit hotel has a good location on the edge of the medina, where small rooms come with double-glazed windows, reasonably comfortable beds…

  • Hôtel Somarían

    Larache

    Housed in an unattractive modern building across the street from the covered central market, the Somarían offers colourful, comfortable rooms, all of…

  • Hôtel Maamoura

    Casablanca

    Popular with small tour companies and regular visitors to the city, this well-priced hotel offers clean and spacious rooms, a good breakfast and helpful…

  • Hôtel Riad Asfi

    Safi

    The name is deceptive, as this place opposite the Qasr Al Bahr is an unattractive business hotel rather than a converted riad. But it's easy to find and…

  • Hotel Hay Essalam

    Larache

    The best of Larache's low-budget accommodation options, this simple place offers a variety of room types; some have basic bathrooms and air-con, others…

  • Hôtel Astrid

    Casablanca

    Though it's in need of a revamp, this dated budget option is worth considering as it's clean, offers good wi-fi and the staff are helpful. Cash only;…

  • Pension Amal

    Larache

    This little pension off pedestrianised Ave Mohammed Ben Abdallah offers clean but spartan tiled rooms.