Dar Baibou

Dar Baibou is a mid-range guesthouse on Rue Akbat Znika in the medina of Chefchaouen, in the Rif mountains of northern Morocco's Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. The medina setting places the guesthouse among the blue-washed lanes that define the town, with Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the kasbah and the Grand Mosque a short walk away and the Ras el-Maa spring and hiking trails reachable on foot. The house is built in the traditional style of the old town, with painted doors, tiled floors and a terrace for views over the rooftops and hills. Rooms are listed as Double Rooms and Triple Rooms, which makes it practical for couples, friends and small groups. Nightly rates run from about 400 MAD in low season to about 700 MAD in high season, and breakfast is included. Listed amenities are the terrace, breakfast and WiFi, with no pool, spa or fitness facilities. Breakfast typically features Moroccan bread, pastries, jam, olive oil, eggs and mint tea, often enjoyed on the terrace. Service is friendly and informal, with hosts able to suggest restaurants, guides for hikes toward Akchour and the Talassemtane area, and transport to Tetouan, Tangier or Fes. As with most medina houses, access involves narrow lanes and steps, and vehicles stop at the old town edge, so luggage is carried the last stretch. The guesthouse suits budget-conscious travellers who want an authentic, central base rather than modern hotel facilities. Visitors should confirm heating, hot-water arrangements and current room conditions directly with the property, particularly in winter when mountain temperatures drop. Weekends and spring and autumn dates fill early.