Chefchaouen travel guide: where to stay, what to do and where to eat in the blue-washed medina and the Rif mountains.
Accommodation overview
Chefchaouen's accommodation is dominated by riads and small guesthouses inside the blue-washed medina, with a handful of larger hotels on Avenue Hassan II and the upper town near the Rif slopes. Budget beds start around 70-100 MAD (~$8-11) in hostels, midrange guesthouses run about 420-1,020 MAD (~$45-110), and spa riads and boutique hotels reach roughly 1,020-2,980 MAD (~$110-320). Weekends, Easter, spring, autumn and summer holidays are busiest, so book ahead; many medina properties sit up steep stairs, so pack light.
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
Casa Familia
A guest house in Avenue Hassan II, upper town. Guests rate it 8.6/10 across 762 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$43; rates vary by season and room type.
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A bed and breakfast in Bab El Hammar, Avenue Hassan II. Guests rate it 7.6/10 across 450 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$35; rates vary by season and room type.
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A guest house in Hay Al Onsar. Guests rate it 8.4/10 across 905 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$36; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Place El Makhzen, beside the Kasbah. Guests rate it 7.8/10 across 367 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$44; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.4/10 across 417 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$40; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comLa Joya Hostel Chafchaouen
A hostel in Upper medina. Guests rate it 7.2/10 across 113 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$11; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comDar Dadicilef
A riad in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 1,838 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$13; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comDar Bleu Pearl
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.0/10 across 882 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$39; rates vary by season and room type.
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A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 840 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$32; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comRiad Mauritania
A hotel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 1,087 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$23; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Znika quarter. Guests rate it 8.4/10 across 1,048 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$15; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.2/10 across 729 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$7; rates vary by season and room type.
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Vancii Hotel
A hotel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.2/10 across 600 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$86; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comLa Petite Chefchaouen
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 331 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$104; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Avenue Ras El Maa. Guests rate it 9.6/10 across 1,368 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$71; rates vary by season and room type.
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A bed and breakfast in Bab Souk, medina. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 24 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$88; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.6/10 across 570 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$52; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Sebanine, Ras El Maa. Guests rate it 8.0/10 across 621 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$71; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Hassan
A bed and breakfast in Rue Targui, medina. Guests rate it 8.6/10 across 88 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$82; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa La Palma
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 252 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$57; rates vary by season and room type.
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A riad in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.4/10 across 1,747 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$88; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Sabila
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 848 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$91; rates vary by season and room type.
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A guest house in Annour administrative quarter. Guests rate it 9.4/10 across 1,150 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$67; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Blue Star
A hostel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 843 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$53; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Amina
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 939 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$87; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comResidence Hoteliere Chez Aziz
A aparthotel in Avenue Sidi Srifi, Zkt Batalla Alhamra. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 967 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$59; rates vary by season and room type.
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A riad in Rue Rass El Maa. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 616 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$69; rates vary by season and room type.
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A bed and breakfast in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.4/10 across 417 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$70; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Blue Pearl
A bed and breakfast in Sebanine, Sidi Ahmed Wafi quarter. Guests rate it 8.0/10 across 537 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$73; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comRiad La Santa
A riad in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 451 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$92; rates vary by season and room type.
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A guest house in Avenue de la Resistance. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 1,126 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$59; rates vary by season and room type.
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A riad in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 559 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$58; rates vary by season and room type.
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A bed and breakfast in Avenue Maghreb Arabe. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 754 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$107; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comHaven Hills Social Club
A guest house in Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 588 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$50; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa El Haouta
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 1,206 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$53; rates vary by season and room type.
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A riad in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 987 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$52; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Perleta
A hotel in Bab Souk, medina. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 568 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$52; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comAfra House
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 431 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$56; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Layan
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 450 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$81; rates vary by season and room type.
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A 3-star hotel on Rue Sidi Abdelhamid in the upper town, a short walk from the medina gates; listed with a 3-star rating on Hotels.com, with a 6.2/10 guest score from 30 reviews there.
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Riad Cherifa
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 114 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$147; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Ras El Maa quarter, east edge of the medina. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 751 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$119; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comLina Ryad & Spa
A riad in Quartier Andalous, old medina. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 303 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$199; rates vary by season and room type.
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A bed and breakfast in Quartier El Onsar, towards Ras El Maa. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 1,017 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$167; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comRiad Hicham
A riad in Place Outa el Hammam, medina. Guests rate it 9.4/10 across 149 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$130; rates vary by season and room type.
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A guest house in Dardara, on the N2 outside town. Guests rate it 8.2/10 across 199 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$320; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comAlhambra Ryad & Spa
A riad in Quartier Andalous, medina. Guests rate it 9.4/10 across 993 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$113; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comRiad Nila
A riad in Quartier Andalous. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 844 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$132; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comTaj Chefchaouen Luxury Hotel and Spa
A hotel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 700 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$231; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comIguana Azul
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.4/10 across 475 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$111; rates vary by season and room type.
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A riad in Avenue Targhi, medina. Guests rate it 9.0/10 across 948 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$135; rates vary by season and room type.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Old medina (Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Quartier Andalous)
Riads and guesthouses on steep blue lanes; walk everywhere but expect stairs and luggage hauls.
Best for: All travelers
Ras el-Maa
East edge of the medina near the spring and the Spanish Mosque path; quieter, river sounds.
Best for: All travelers
Avenue Hassan II and the upper town
Cheaper hotels and apartments with easier taxi access, a 5-15 minute walk to the medina.
Best for: All travelers
Outside town (Dardara, N2 road)
Spa guesthouses reached by taxi, about a 10 minute drive.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Riad Cherifa
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 114 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$147; rates vary by season and room type.
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A hotel in Ras El Maa quarter, east edge of the medina. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 751 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$119; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comCasa Familia
A guest house in Avenue Hassan II, upper town. Guests rate it 8.6/10 across 762 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$43; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comVancii Hotel
A hotel in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.2/10 across 600 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$86; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comLa Petite Chefchaouen
A guest house in Old Town (medina), Chefchaouen. Guests rate it 8.8/10 across 331 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$104; rates vary by season and room type.
Check rates on Booking.comLina Ryad & Spa
A riad in Quartier Andalous, old medina. Guests rate it 9.2/10 across 303 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about US$199; rates vary by season and room type.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book riads in the medina 2-3 weeks ahead for spring and autumn weekends.
Ask whether the property is accessible by taxi; many sit up steep stairs.
Check for heating from October to May; many rooms are unheated.
Confirm breakfast, rooftop access and luggage help before booking.
Rates on hotel sites change with season; the figures here are from-prices.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.