Casa Blue Star

Casa Blue Star 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 detailed 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 surrounding hills offer trails to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint. The town has no airport or railway, so guests arrive by road from Tangier, Tetouan or Fes. Guests rate the property 8.8 out of 10 on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about 490 MAD (roughly US$53), varying by season and room type, making it one of the more economical mid-range options in the old town. Rooms in a medina guest house of this type are generally doubles and twins with private bathrooms, decorated in traditional Moroccan style with tile, painted wood and woven textiles; heating, air conditioning and terrace access should be confirmed when booking. A Moroccan breakfast of bread, olives, jam, eggs and mint tea is the usual morning offering, and the medina has many cafes and small restaurants serving tagine, couscous, harira and grilled meats for other meals. Service in small guest houses tends to be informal and personal, with hosts able to organise pickups, luggage help, local guides and day trips to Akchour waterfalls and the Talassemtane National Park. The property suits budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and photographers who want to stay inside the old town. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather, while winter is cold and damp.