Hotel Blanco Riad

Hotel Blanco Riad is a mid-range riad-style hotel at 25 Rue Zaouia Kadiria in the medina of Tetouan, in northern Morocco's Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Tetouan's whitewashed medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by Andalusian refugees, and the riad's position inside the old town places it within walking distance of the main gates, the souks, the Royal Palace square and the craft quarters. The building follows the classic riad pattern, with rooms arranged around a central courtyard, tiled floors, carved plasterwork and painted wood. Rooms are listed as Double Rooms and Suites, with nightly rates from about 450 MAD in low season to about 600 MAD in high season, which is moderate for the region. Amenities include a restaurant, the courtyard, included breakfast and WiFi; no pool or spa is listed. Dining typically centres on Moroccan and Andalusian-influenced dishes, and breakfast is part of the rate. Service is personal and hospitable, with the staff able to recommend guides for the medina, suggest visits to the Archaeological Museum and craft schools, and organise taxis for day trips to Chefchaouen, Martil beach or Cabo Negro. As with other medina properties, vehicles stop at the old town's edge or gates and the final stretch is on foot through narrow lanes. The riad suits cultural travellers, couples and those exploring northern Morocco by road who want a more authentic base than the modern hotels of the new town. Visitors should confirm room features, heating in winter and restaurant hours directly with the property. Tetouan sees fewer tourists than Chefchaouen or Tangier, so the stay feels local and unhurried.