Casa Amina

Casa Amina is a mid-range guest house in the Old Town (medina) of Chefchaouen, in Morocco's Rif Mountains. The listing gives the address only as the medina, with the exact street shown on the booking confirmation, so visitors should arrange to be met at a gate or follow directions along the narrow, stepped lanes. Chefchaouen was founded in 1471 as a fortress and later settled by Andalusian refugees, and the blue-washed walls, arched doorways and tiled roofs of the medina reflect that history. A central medina address places Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the kasbah and the craft and weaving shops within a short walk, and the Ras El Maa spring lies at the eastern edge of town. The town has no airport or railway, so guests arrive by road from Tangier, Tetouan or Fes. The guest house carries a three-star listing, and guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about 810 MAD (roughly US$87), varying by season and room type. Rooms in a medina guest house of this kind are typically doubles and twins with private bathrooms and traditional Moroccan decoration of tile, painted wood and textiles; heating, air conditioning and terrace access should be confirmed when booking. Breakfast is normally Moroccan bread, olives, jam, eggs and mint tea, often served on a terrace or in a courtyard, and the medina's restaurants offer tagine, couscous, harira and grilled meats for lunch and dinner. Service in small guest houses tends to be personal, with hosts helping with pickups, luggage, local guides and advice on hikes to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint, Akchour waterfalls and the Talassemtane National Park. The property suits couples, solo travellers and photographers who want an atmospheric base inside the old town with strong guest feedback. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather, while winter evenings are cold and damp and warrant checking heating before booking.