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this type of accommodation,
and standards, service and
prices vary widely according
to the individual riad.
It is worth noting that a riad,
by its very nature, is traditional
and is therefore unlikely to
offer the spacious lounges and
glittering bars that a top-priced
modern hotel would supply.
While some riads are run by
people who have only a vague
idea of the hotel business, others
are exceptional and better
options than standard hotels,
such as the Villa des Orangers
(see p312) in Marrakech, which
will delight those who love old
buildings and who expect a Stylish and sophisticated decor at the La Sultana (see p308) in Oualidia
high standard of service.
Organizations such as many different regions and too diverse to list all the
Marrakech-Medina and Fès so many exceptional cultural establishments of note, while
Medina Morocco (US based) contrasts to shape its in the Middle Atlas and Sahara,
can help book riads. architecture, cities and views, the entries are limited by the
it can be difficult for visitors scarcity of options available.
to choose a place to stay. This The entries marked “DK
Recommended Hotels guide takes into account the Choice” comprise particularly
Morocco is a country of needs of many different styles special accommodation options.
great contrasts, of lush valleys of travel, loosely categorizing All offer something unique and
and high mountains, stretches accommodation on offer in memorable: from atmospheric
of open fertile fields, crashing each area: Value, Modern, riads and the grandest of
waves of the Atlantic coast, Historic, Boutique and Luxury. ancient palaces in Fès to
calmer waters of the These choices are intended luxurious retreats in the Atlas
Mediterranean and sweeping to help find something for mountains, where one can
sandy dunes, peppered with everyone. In some cases – such enjoy stunning views and
the occasional oasis. With so as in Marrakech – the choice is gaze at the stars.
DIRECTORY
Choosing a Hotel Hôtel Novotel Hostelling Marrakech-Medina
(Casablanca) International USA Rue Dar el Bacha,
Fédération Nationale 8401 Colesville Road, Marrakech.
de l’Industrie Tel (0520) 48 00 01. Suite 600, Silver Springs, Tel (0661) 56 46 66.
Hôtelière Fax (0522) 46 65 01. MD 20910, USA. ∑ marrakech-
320 Boulevard Zerktouni, ∑ mercure.com Tel 240 650 2100. medina.com
2040 Casablanca. Hôtel Sofitel ∑ hiayh.org
Tel (0522) 26 73 13/14. (Marrakech) Fédération Royale
Fax (0522) 26 72 73. Tel (0524) 42 56 00. Marocaine des
∑ fnih.ma Auberges de Jeunes
∑ sofitel.com 6 Place Ahmed
Hotel Chains el Bidaoui, Ancienne
Youth Hostel Médina, Casablanca.
Hôtels Ibis Moussafir Associations Tel & Fax (0522) 22 76 77.
(Accor group) Email frmajhostel@
Tel (001) 80 02 21 45 42 England & Wales gmail.com
(central reservations). Youth Hostel Riads
∑ accorhotels.com Association (YHA)
Hôtel Mercure Trevelyan House, Fès Medina Morocco
516 San Miguel Canyon
(Rabat) Matlock, Derbyshire Rd, Royal Oaks, California
Tel (0530) 20 03 94. DE4 3YH. 95076. Tel (831) 724 5835
Fax (0537) 72 45 27. Tel 01629 592 700. Fax (904) 212 8814.
∑ mercure.com ∑ yha.org.uk ∑ fesmedina.com

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