Hotel Oued Laou

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 room, which the manager admits are just 'normal'. Lack of frills aside, the manager is extremely hospitable, making this place a worthwhile stay for a night or two in Oued Laou.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Rif Mountains attractions

1. God's Bridge

16.05 MILES

About 45 minutes from Akchour (1.5km), a huge reddish-brown stone arch towers 25m above the river Oued Farda. Unbelievably, the bridge wasn't carved by…

2. Akchour Waterfalls

16.27 MILES

Cascading over smooth jagged rocks, the Akchour waterfall feeds into a turquoise pool. The view is breathtaking, especially when enjoyed with a fresh…

3. Royal Artisan School

17.34 MILES

Just outside Bab El Okla is the best artisan centre in northern Morocco. This is a fascinating opportunity to see masters teaching apprentices traditional…

4. Tetouan Museum of Modern Art

17.41 MILES

Tetouan boasts one of only two schools of fine arts in Morocco (Casablanca has the other), so it's fitting that this museum should live here. The building…

5. Dar El Oddi

17.49 MILES

The wealthy El Oddi family graciously opened their sparkling family riad to the public as a cultural centre in 2018, celebrating their beloved Tetouan…

6. Grande Mosquée

17.5 MILES

Built in 1808 on the ruins of a smaller mosque, the Grand Mosquée has one of the largest minarets in Tetouan – you'll have to tilt your head way up to see…

7. Lovers Park

17.51 MILES

On the southern edge of the Tetouan mellah (Jewish quarter) is this lovely tree-filled park, perfect for taking a break from the Ensanche and medina…

8. Medina

17.54 MILES

Tetouan's medina is an authentic time machine, with buildings that have witnessed centuries of history. The medina is also very traveller-friendly, with…