Dar Echchaouen Maison d'Hotes & Riad

Dar Echchaouen Maison d'Hotes & Riad is a luxury-category bed and breakfast on Route Ras El Ma in the Quartier El Onsar, on the road towards the Ras El Maa spring in Chefchaouen, Morocco. The quarter lies on the eastern side of the old town, where the blue-washed medina lanes meet the stream and the footpaths leading up into the Rif hills. The location is close enough to walk to Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the kasbah and the main medina gates, yet away from the busiest alleys, which makes evenings noticeably quieter. Chefchaouen has no airport or railway, so guests normally reach the town by road from Tangier, Tetouan or Fes and complete the last stretch by taxi. The property is listed as a four-star maison d'hotes and riad, and guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 1,017 reviews on ma-hotels.net (2026), one of the larger review bases among the city's boutique stays. Nightly rates start from about 1,550 MAD (roughly US$167), varying by season and room type, which places it in the upper tier for Chefchaouen. As a maison d'hotes, it follows the Moroccan guest-house tradition: a limited number of rooms arranged around shared lounges, terraces or a courtyard, decorated with zellige tile, carved plaster, wrought iron and local textiles. Rooms are typically doubles and suites with private bathrooms, and visitors should confirm the exact room categories and amenities when booking. Breakfast is the central meal in this format, normally Moroccan bread, msemen, honey, olives, eggs, fresh juice and mint tea served on a terrace, and many houses can prepare evening tagines on request. Chefchaouen's town restaurants along the Ras El Maa road and near the main square offer additional dining. The service style of such houses is attentive and personal, with hosts arranging transfers, guided walks to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint, and excursions to Akchour waterfalls and Talassemtane National Park. It suits couples, photographers and travellers wanting a calm, higher-comfort base. Spring and autumn offer the best walking conditions, while winter is cold and damp.