Casa Blue Pearl

Casa Blue Pearl is a mid-range guest house in the Sebanine area, in the Sidi Ahmed Wafi quarter of Chefchaouen, in Morocco's Rif Mountains. Sebanine is a residential district on the slopes at the edge of the medina rather than in the central tangle of blue lanes, which generally means a quieter street and easier approach by taxi, though the walk into the old town involves slopes and steps. From the quarter, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the kasbah and the main craft shops are reachable on foot, and visitors should confirm the exact walking time with the host. Chefchaouen was founded in 1471 as a fortress and later settled by Andalusian refugees, and the blue-washed walls and tiled roofs of the medina reflect that history. 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 8.0 out of 10 on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about 680 MAD (roughly US$73), varying by season and room type. Rooms in a guest house of this kind are typically doubles and twins with private bathrooms, decorated in Moroccan style; heating, air conditioning and terrace access should be confirmed when booking. Breakfast is normally Moroccan bread, olives, jam, eggs and mint tea, and restaurants in the medina offer tagine, couscous, harira and grilled meats for other meals. Service in small guest houses tends to be personal, with hosts helping with taxis, guides and advice on hikes to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint, Akchour waterfalls and the Talassemtane National Park. The property suits travellers who prefer a residential setting with less foot traffic than the central medina and who are comfortable with a short uphill return walk. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather, while winter nights are cold and damp.