HOTELHOTELHOTELHOTELHOTELand up to date on what’s happening in town. Some of the rooms have been decorated by local
artists. The mattresses are good and everything is immaculately kept, including the shared
facilities. A few rooms have their own bathroom (Dh50 extra) and balconies, and there are four
pleasant apartments (Dh100 per person), with two double rooms and a sitting area. The
rooftop terrace is a great place for an evening drink or to relax. It’s particularly popular with
Spanish travellers.
Hôtel Azayla €€
Offline map Google map ( 0539 41 67 17; www.hotel-azayla.com; 20 Rue ibn Rochd; s/dDh326/386, Jul & Aug Dh350/486) Big, bright, comfy and well equipped, the rooms here are a
good deal. The bathrooms are modern, the decor is tasteful with great photographs of
Morocco and Moroccans by the owner, and the giant windows bathe the rooms in light. The
larger rooms include a spacious seating area where up to three people could easily sleep. The
place may lack local character, but the staff are friendly, helpful and reliable.
Hôtel Sahara €
Offline map Google map ( 0539 41 71 85; 9 Rue de Tarfaya; s/d/tr Dh98/150/240, hot showersDh5) By far the best budget option, this small, immaculately kept hotel offers simple rooms set
around an open courtyard, with a very Moroccan atmosphere. Patterned tiles and potted plants
adorn the entrance, and the compact rooms, though fairly spartan, are comfortable and well
maintained. Some have tiny windows, so it may be worth checking more than one. The
sparkling shared toilets and showers are all new and scrubbed till they gleam.
Hôtel Marhaba €
Offline map Google map ( 0539 41 71 44; Rue Zellaka; s/d Dh100/200, hot shower Dh5) Thisplace has a good central location, next to the Pl Zellaka, and gives a friendly welcome. The
rooms have seen better days, though all of them are spotless. Go for the rooms in the front
which are larger and brighter, if a bit noisier. The shared facilities are ancient but there’s a nice
roof terrace that overlooks the medina.
Hôtel Mansour €€
Offline map Google map ( 0539 41 73 90; www.hotelmansour.cabanova.fr; 56 Ave MohammedV; s/d incl breakfast Dh350/420) You’ll get a hint of traditional character in the tiled public areas
at this small hotel, northeast of the centre, but the bedrooms are fairly bland with faded decor
and tiny bathrooms. It’s still a good deal for the price that includes breakfast, but it’s worth
asking for a larger room with balcony and sea view.
Hôtel Zelis €€
Offline map Google map ( 0539 41 70 69; fax 0539 41 70 98; 10 Ave Mansour Eddahabi; s/d/trDh300/400/550, Jul & Aug Dh400/550/650; ) Packed out in summer and deserted the
rest of the year, this big holiday hotel has 65 comfortable, modern rooms with funky blue-and-
white textiles, TV and fridge. You can eat in the traditional Moroccan restaurant with low
seating and tables, or the characterless cafeteria-style alternative. The pool is fine and there’s
a games room for children and a cyber cafe (Dh10 per hour).