Dar Bleu Pearl

Dar Bleu Pearl is a budget-category 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 guests 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 are the town's defining feature. From a central address, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the kasbah and the craft and weaving shops are within a short walk, and trails lead from the edge of town to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint. The town has no airport or railway, so visitors arrive by road from Tangier, Tetouan or Fes. Guests rate the property 8.0 out of 10 on ma-hotels.net (2026), with nightly rates from about 360 MAD (roughly US$39), varying by season and room type, which places it at the economical end of the medina's accommodation. Rooms in a budget dar are typically simple doubles and twins, some with shared facilities; visitors should confirm bathroom arrangements, heating and bedding when booking. Breakfast, where included, is normally Moroccan bread, olives, jam, eggs and mint tea, and the medina has many cafes and small restaurants serving tagine, couscous, harira soup and grilled meats at modest prices. Service in small dars is generally friendly and informal, with hosts offering advice on hikes to Akchour waterfalls and the Talassemtane National Park, plus bus times to Tetouan, Tangier and Fes. The property suits budget travellers, backpackers and photographers who value a location inside the old town over extra amenities. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather, while winter nights are cold and damp, so visitors should check heating or blankets before arrival.