Must-see hotels in Middle Atlas

  • Ryad Bahia

    Meknes

    This converted family home is a short walk from Place El Hedim. The main entrance opens onto a leafy courtyard, which also hosts a great restaurant. Rooms…

  • Château Roslane

    Middle Atlas

    Rooms at this elegant hotel in the wine country around Meknes are beautifully furnished, with lots of wood, a mid-century feel and modern Moroccan rugs…

  • Dar Kamal Chaoui

    Middle Atlas

    Kamal Chaoui offers very comfortable accommodation in a traditional village house, and Naima cooks delicious dinners (Dh220). Decorated in local Amazigh…

  • Auberge Ain Sahla

    Tazekka National Park

    The Auberge is a large complex set in magnificent gardens with citrus trees, pomegranates, date palms, running water and pergolas dripping with bunches of…

  • La Pommeraie d'Ifrane

    Middle Atlas

    A delightful country property, this farmstay is nestled in apple orchards and has a large pool and Berber tent in the garden. Children will enjoy the play…

  • Les Jardins d'Azrou

    Middle Atlas

    Outside Azrou with lovely mountain views, this farm produces organic fruit juice, jams and honey. The five pretty rooms are comfortable with double-glazed…

  • Villa Pomme d'Or

    Midelt

    This elegant 1940s villa in central Midelt overlooks a park and has a lovely garden and large pool. It's beautifully furnished with very comfortable beds…

  • Hôtel L'Empreinte

    Ifrane

    One of the better options in Ifrane and bang in the centre, L'Empreinte occupies a large corner site with a cafe and restaurant. The rooms are a good size…

  • Michlifen Ifrane

    Ifrane

    Overlooking Ifrane from the north, this oversized ski-lodge-style hotel is one of Morocco’s most luxurious. Local cedar and stone is evident throughout…

  • Le Gîte Dayet Aoua

    Middle Atlas

    This delightfully rustic lodge offers comfortable rooms with bathroom, all decorated in local Berber style. There's a pool, an apple orchard, a Berber…

  • Palais des Cerisiers

    Middle Atlas

    A smart upmarket choice, Cerisiers is surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with fridges and heating, plus there is…

  • Dar Ines

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    This grand guesthouse with terrace views over the main square offers seven traditional rooms with solar-heated showers. Some rooms are quite small, but…

  • Riad Felloussia

    Meknes

    Down several turns off Rue Dar Smen, Felloussia reveals a fine view of Place El Hedim from its roof terrace. Five meticulously restored rooms are set…

  • Riad d’Or

    Meknes

    This labyrinthine guesthouse occupies three buildings, with rooms accessible by odd staircases and opening onto unexpected courtyards. It's a bit of a…

  • Riad El Ma

    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…

  • Dar Zerhoune

    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…

  • Riad Yacout

    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,…

  • Hôtel Jnane Sbile

    Fez

    Shiny bright with coloured glass and painted wood, this spotless hotel offers very reasonably priced rooms, with good-quality beds. The location is…

  • Hôtel Majestic

    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…

  • Riad Lahboul

    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…

  • Riad Zahraa

    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…

  • Hôtel Palace

    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…

  • Ksar Timnay Inter-Cultures

    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…

  • Camping Amazigh

    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…

  • La Colombe Blanche

    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…

  • Hôtel Perce-Neige

    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…

  • Hôtel Chamonix

    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…

  • Hôtel de Nice

    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…

  • Riad Villa Midelt

    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…

  • Hôtel Kasbah Asmaa

    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,…

  • Riad Meknès

    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…

  • Hôtel Akouas

    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…

  • Hôtel La Tour Eiffel

    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…

  • Maroc Hotel

    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…

  • Dar El Mandar

    Middle Atlas

    Dar El Mandar means 'house with the beautiful view', and what a view it is. Guests staying overnight in the three rooms get treated to Berber music and…

  • Dar Al Andaloussiya Diyafa

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    This colourful guesthouse has 10 rooms. Most have a window to the outside, but bathrooms are on the small side. There are great views from the roof…

  • Hôtel de la Gare

    Middle Atlas

    Clean, comfortable (if somewhat brown) rooms surround an inner courtyard in this good-value choice. It's convenient for the train and bus stations…

  • Hotel Volubilis

    Middle Atlas

    The best feature of this large four-star hotel on a rise above Volubilis is its expansive views over the Roman ruins and surrounding countryside, which…

  • Grand Hôtel du Dauphiné

    Middle Atlas

    Ideally located on the ville nouvelle's main square, the Dauphiné is good value in the budget category but suffers from noisy plumbing and a noisy…

  • Hôtel Atlas

    Midelt

    It's a bit cramped and rough around the edges, but this pension's friendly family owners make up for its shortcomings. Zellige (geometric mosaic tilework)…