34 Best Hotels in Rabat, Casablanca, and the North Atlantic Coast, Morocco

A gorgeous interior courtyard with a relaxing terrace and a small plunge pool, plus views of Rabat’s rooftops help make this 17th-century medina house one of the most beautiful riads in town. The opulent accommodations—complete with tadelakt walls, swaths of rich fabrics, and splendid wrought-iron accents—are full of Moroccan character but the end result is a clever balance, blending Moorish-Arabesque style with all that is clean, light, and unsmothering. If this riad is full, there are five others within this group to choose from.

This comfortable, well-restored riad has a welcoming atmosphere and attractive rooms that retain their traditional architectural features. The furnishings and finishes, like the pretty zellij tiling and smooth tadelakt on the bathroom walls, evoke a sense of place as well. The rooftop terrace is a fantastic place to linger over breakfast or a cup of mint tea; you can also order lunch or dinner made with ingredients that come straight from the markets.

A somewhat imposing block of a hotel close to the Royal Palace, this luxury lodging allows guests to escape the city's bustle in 17 gorgeous acres of parkland, with the rose gardens for which the hotel is named. Style-wise, this Sofitel outpost combines modernity with traditional Moroccan handicrafts. Intricately carved mashrabiya latticework can be found throughout the generous common areas as well as in the rooms, which are spacious and tastefully decorated. The pool has recently been renovated and there's a spa.

This enticing boutique hotel, set in a clean-lined 1950s villa, flawlessly balances modern comfort and vintage elegance. Its rooms and suites are design-oriented and the overall atmosphere is chic yet laid-back enough to make even children feel at home. An on-site restaurant, once frequented by French luminaries like Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel, offers a well-crafted French menu, while the garden area includes a lovely pool and patio where you can dine, drink, and generally luxuriate. It's packed on summer Sunday afternoon when there's a DJ.