Accommodation inspiration and recommendations for all of Morocco’s top travel destinations, including Marrakech, Essaouira, Chefchaouen and the Sahara Desert
Looking to escape the madness of Marrakech? Discover 10 of the best hotels in Ourika for a valley escape near the “Red City”. Backed by the (often snow-capped) peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley is one of the most popular day trips from Marrakech. While you can see a lot in a day,…
Looking to escape the crowds and chaos of Marrakech? Discover 7 of the best hotels in the Atlas Mountains, ranging from budget-friendly guesthouses to ultra-luxurious retreats. Extending 2,500 kilometres across Africa’s northwest, the Atlas Mountains separate the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert. They are an ever-present feature when travelling around Morocco, with their snow-capped…
Looking for the best hotels in Imlil or welcoming guesthouse stays? Discover some of my favourite accommodation options in this mountain village, which serves as a base for hiking in Toubkal National Park Situated in the picturesque Toubkal Valley, Imlil is a charming Amazigh village that serves as the trekking gateway to Jebel Toubkal (North…
Looking for the best hotels in Tiznit? Discover 5 highly-rated places to stay in Morocco’s centre of silver handicrafts. Surrounded by the Anti-Atlas Mountains in western Morocco, Tiznit is a little-visited town that offers a glimpse into traditional Moroccan life. It was founded in 1881 by Sultan Hassan I and has long been renowned as…
Looking for the best 5-star hotels in Fes and luxury riads? Discover some of the most incredible places to stay for a high-end experience in Morocco’s “Cultural Capital”. While Fes doesn’t have a lot of international chain hotels, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deliver when it comes to 5-star experiences. Tucked away in the narrow…
Planning a winter escape to the “Red City”? Discover 11 of the best Marrakech riads with fireplaces, ranging from budget-friendly stays to luxurious properties While Marrakech is more often associated with its hot desert climate, it’s also a wonderful winter destination. There’s snow blanketing the Atlas Mountains, everyone’s rugged up in their woollen djellabas and…
Looking for the best hotels in Taroudant? Discover 10 of the most amazing places to stay in this “Mini Marrakech”, whether you’re after a budget-friendly dar or a high-end riad.If you want a taste of what Marrakech was like before it became Morocco’s most visited city, then Taroudant is the place to go. This atmospheric…
Planning a Sahara Desert adventure in Morocco? Discover 9 of the best kasbah hotels and riads in Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi.Most people visit Morocco’s Erg Chebbi dunes as part of a Sahara Desert tour, departing from either Marrakech or Fes. These usually include all transportation, logistics and a night at a desert camp,…
Planning a coastal escape in southern Morocco? Discover 8 of the best hotels in Mirleft, including family-friendly villas, affordable dars and sustainable retreats.There’s a lot to love about Mirleft and its surrounding coastline. Uncrowded beaches, spectacular rock formations and a unique history under Spanish colonial rule. It’s a town we’ve visited numerous times. Sometimes chasing…
Planning a summer stay in Morocco’s capital? Discover 10 of the best hotels in Rabat with a pool, from budget-friendly riads to ultra-luxurious retreats. As Morocco’s main administrative and political hub, Rabat is a popular business destination. But in my opinion, it’s also a really wonderful city for tourists to explore, with some fantastic cultural…