Morocco Hotels
In Morocco, the land between tradition and modernity, you’ll find the oldest evidence of Arab culture. Royal cities such as Marrakesh and Fes are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and their streets are lined with magnificent mosques with imposing minarets, ornate Koranic schools, Arabian palaces, and oriental markets bearing witness to the flair of Arabian Nights. The medinas of Morocco are labyrinthine, in them you’ll find ocher-clay houses and souks marketplaces, where you can buy traditional crafts, spices, and rugs. The hotels in Morocco are situated in imposing townhouses or palaces, so-called riads, usually luxuriously appointed with sprawling pools in palm-lined courtyards behind Moorish gates.
Where to stay in Morocco? Important locations and regions at a glance:
Marrakesh: Oriental fairytales, luxury, and shopping
Casablanca: Colonial-chic, movie sets, and nightlife
Famous for the eponymous film starring Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart, this coastal town is all about a fusion between Arab culture and the city’s French colonial history. A simple wander through Casablanca will have you stumbling upon evidence of both of these influences, as well as a myriad museums, authentic restaurants, and Morocco’s largest port. Unmissable is the Hassan II Mosque, which boasts the highest minaret in the world and is a sight to behold for its uncapped grandeur. The beach district Ain Diab, together with the legendary “Rick’s Cafe”, stand as reminders of the city’s film history. In boutique, apartment-style hotels, settle in for a luxurious stay between ancient views and modern facilities. On sunset strolls, pass by art-deco buildings, through old stone alleyways, to the Morocco Mall, one of the Africa’s largest shopping centers. In terms of nightlife, from trendy tapas bars to rowdy discotheques, the streets light up at night and offer a special kind of entertainment in for all types of travelers.
Fes & Rabat: Arabic history and sightseeing
Fes is the oldest city in the country and brims with Arabic cultural assets, such as the Royal Palace, the green-bricked mosque, the imposing Ban Boujeloud gate, and the grand Place Nejarine, with its unique Moorish architecture. Find also in Fes the largest Moroccan market, where one is beguiled by smells of oriental spices between donkey-sightings and food stalls. Stay at a mosaic-lined riad for a romantic escape into the old world, or a family hotel to give the kids something they’ll never forget. Morocco’s capital, Rabat, has a similar cultural significance, in addition to a large national museum with archaeological finds and an imposing fortress. Situated on the coast, choose a riad here for private decks with pools, stately courtyards ornamented in white, and first-rate in-house kitchens serving up delicious regional fare.
Agadir & the Coast: Beach holidays, waters sports, and excursions
It is not always easy to find the special hotel for your vacation. However, the most beautiful hotels in Morocco definitely include Hotel Dar Les Cigognes, as well as Riad Le Clos des Arts or La Sultana Marrakech. A list of only the best hotels in Morocco can be found here: The most beautiful hotels in Morocco.
In Morocco you can find traditional hotels which are quintessential to the area. Among these typical hotels in Morocco are the following: Riad Kaiss, Riad Nora as well as Dar Rhizlane Palais Table d’hôtes & Spa. More hotels which are typical in Morocco can be found here.
These hotels in Morocco have wellness facilities and offer everything around the topic of relaxation & well-being: Le Palais Rhoul and Spa and Selman Marrakech as well as Hotel Dar Les Cigognes. For more choice, check out this complete list of the best wellness hotels in Morocco.
These dream hotels are perfect for a romantic holiday in Morocco: Dar Darma, Hotel Dar Les Cigognes as well as Riad Le Clos des Arts. A top list with our most romantic hotels in Morocco can be found here: Most romantic hotels in Morocco.
You will find the very best 5-star comfort in these luxury hotels in Morocco: La Sultana Marrakech, but also in Le Palais Rhoul and Spa or Selman Marrakech. You will find the most popular luxury hotels in Morocco compiled here: All luxury hotels in Morocco.
Among the absolute best design hotels in Morocco are Riad Bab 54, Selman Marrakech as well as Dar Darma. If you want to have a look at all design hotels in Morocco, you can find a complete list here: Top Design Hotels in Morocco.