Casa Perleta

Casa Perleta is a mid-range guest house in the Bab Souk area of the medina of Chefchaouen, in Morocco's Rif Mountains. Bab Souk is one of the old town's gates and marks the edge of the market area, so the property sits close to the shops, produce stalls and cafes that serve both residents and visitors, while Plaza Uta el-Hammam and the kasbah are within a short walk along the 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. The town has no airport or railway, so guests arrive by road from Tangier, Tetouan or Fes, and the position near a gate shortens the walk with luggage compared with deeper medina addresses. Guests rate the property 9.0 out of 10 on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about 480 MAD (roughly US$52), varying by season and room type. The listing names air conditioning and a terrace among its amenities, a useful combination in the hot, dry summer months, when the terrace offers views over the rooftops towards the Rif ridges and a place for breakfast or evening tea. Rooms in a guest house of this kind are generally doubles and twins with private bathrooms and traditional Moroccan decoration of tile, painted wood and textiles. Breakfast is normally Moroccan bread, olives, jam, eggs and mint tea, and the medina's restaurants offer tagine, couscous, harira and grilled meats for other meals. Service in small guest houses tends to be personal, with hosts helping with luggage, 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 a gate-side medina base with air conditioning at a moderate price. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather, while market days can be busy near Bab Souk.