Casa Hassan

Casa Hassan is a mid-range guesthouse on Rue Etarghi in the medina of Chefchaouen, in the Rif mountains of northern Morocco's Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. The medina is famous for its blue-washed walls and compact lanes, and the guesthouse's position inside the old town puts Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the kasbah and its museum, and the Grand Mosque within a short walk. The Ras el-Maa spring and the start of hiking trails into the surrounding hills are also reachable on foot. Like many houses in the medina, Casa Hassan is built on a small scale with traditional features such as painted woodwork, tiled floors and a terrace overlooking the rooftops and mountain slopes. Rooms are listed as Double Rooms and Triple Rooms, which suits couples, friends and small families. Rates run from about 400 MAD per night in low season to about 650 MAD in high season, and breakfast is included. Listed amenities are a terrace, included breakfast and WiFi; there is no pool, spa or gym. Breakfast is typically Moroccan, with bread, pastries, olive oil, jam, eggs and mint tea, often served on the terrace. Service is informal and personal, with the hosts able to suggest restaurants in the medina, hiking routes toward Akchour and the Talassemtane area, and transport onward to Tetouan or Fes. Because medina lanes are steep and often stepped, luggage must usually be carried the final stretch, and taxis stop at the edge of the old town. The guesthouse suits visitors who want a central, atmospheric and affordable base. Heating in winter and room standards should be checked before booking.