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CITY CENTRE: CHEFCHAOUEN: Casa Perleta  TETOUAN: Hotel Marina
El-Minzah Hotel  Riad Map D1 Smir Thalasso & Spa 
Luxury Map D1 Bab el Souk Luxury Map D1
85 Rue de la Liberté Tel (0539) 98 89 79 Rue de Sebta
Tel (0539) 93 58 85 ∑ casaperleta.com Tel (0539) 97 12 34
A historical landmark with lots of This quaint blue-and-white riad ∑ hotelmarinasmir.com
glamour, the El-Minzah provides has antique painted doors and This sprawling whitewashed
outstanding service and facilities. tiled floors. building in beautiful gardens is
Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. one of the area’s best options.
CHEFCHAOUEN: Dar Gabriel 
DK Choice Riad Map D1
Bab Souk
FURTHER AFIELD: Tel (0539) 98 92 44 Fès
Villa Josephine  ∑ dargabriel.com
Luxury Map D1 A pretty and snug getaway, CITY CENTRE:
231 Rue de la Vieille Montagne Dar Gabriel has views of the Rif Dar Bensouda 
Tel (0539) 33 45 35 mountains and welcoming Riad Map D2
∑ hotel-villajosephine.com wood-burning stoves during 14 Zkak el Bghel, Elquettanine
This stunning property has winter. No credit cards. Tel (0535) 63 99 49
more of a French Riviera ∑ riaddarbensouda.com
or country house feel than a OUJDA: Atlas Terminus The surprisingly affordable rooms
riad or dar – timeless, romantic and Spa  at this restored palace offer
decor, stunning gardens, great Value Map F2 gorgeous mountain views.
service and delicious food. Blvd Zerktouni, Place De La Gare
Steeped in legend and history, Tel (0536) 71 10 10 CITY CENTRE: Riad
it makes for a remarkable stay. ∑ hotel-atlas-terminus-oujda.com Laaroussa 
Despite being a little dated, this Riad Map D2
hotel has comfortable rooms and 3 Derb Bechara, Talaa Sghira
an impressive set of amenities. Tel (0674) 18 76 39
∑ riad-laaroussa.com
Mediterranean Coast OUJDA: Ibis  Enjoy the cool courtyard in
& the Rif Value Map F2 summer, and the blazing fires in
Blvd Abdellah winter, at this deluxe guesthouse
AL-HOCEIMA: Suites Hotel Tel (0532) 11 02 80 in a 17th-century palace.
Mohammed V  ∑ ibishotel.com
Value Map E1 This Ibis hotel is an attractive CITY CENTRE:
Pl Mohammed VI whitewashed place with lots of Riad Numero 9 
Tel (0539) 98 22 23/24 charm and well-equipped rooms. Riad Map D2
∑ hrm.ma Derb Lamsside
This small, refurbished SAÏDIA: Be Live Tel (0535) 63 40 45
establishment is a good base Grand Saidia  ∑ riad9.com
from which to explore the region. Luxury Map F1 Antique-filled interiors make for
Parcela H7, Station Balnéaire Saïdia delightful rooms and lounges. No
CAP SPARTEL: Tel (0536) 63 33 66 credit cards. Closed in August.
Le Mirage  ∑ belivehotels.com
Luxury Map D1 Suited to groups and families, this DK Choice
Les Grottes d’Hercule huge resort has many amenities,
Tel (0539) 33 33 32 plus access to golf and beaches. CITY CENTRE:
∑ lemirage.com Palais Amani 
Stay in luxurious bungalows on TETOUAN: Blanco Riad  Luxury Map D2
clifftops overlooking the Atlantic Riad Map D1 12 Derb El Miter
and the Mediterranean; a 25 Rue Zawiya Kadiria Tel (0535) 63 32 09
memorable place to unwind. Tel (0539) 704 202 ∑ palaisamani.com
∑ blancoriad.com The beautiful interiors of this
This lovely boutique hotel is set remarkable building, which was
in a building that once housed once a palace, display muted
the Spanish Consulate. but traditional design and offer
all modern comforts. It also has
DK Choice ornate formal gardens. Regarded
as the top place to stay in the old
TETOUAN: Riad El Reducto  town, Palais Amani offers rooms
Riad Map D1 with excellent medina views.
No. 38, Zawya Zanqat
Tel (0539) 96 81 20
∑ elreducto.com CITY CENTRE:
Impressive, intricately tiled Riad Ibn Battouta 
rooms and heavily adorned Riad Map D2
communal areas are the Av Allal El Fassi
highlights of this well-run Tel (0535) 63 71 90/(0671) 65 42 17
family lodging. The location ∑ riadibnbattouta.com
is excellent, just a stone’s This renovated mansion on the
The plush and comfortable Be Live throw from the royal palace. edge of the medina has high-spec
Grand Saidia suites and a series of terraces.
For more information on types of hotels see pages 302–5
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