6 Best Hotels in Taroudant, Agadir and the Southern Atlantic Coast

Design lovers will appreciate this gorgeous guesthouse that's been lovingly restored by owners Zahia and Marc. Hidden behind an unassuming door at the end of an alley, this unique property is an oasis in the bustling city. The design is inspired by traditional Amazigh dwellings, with pisé (mud) walls, little niches, traditional earthenware, rugs, and tapestries. There are lovely gardens, a Jacuzzi, and a roof terrace for relaxing. For groups of friends or a family who don't mind a lack of privacy, there are four rooms across two stories that share bathrooms. Otherwise, it's well worth paying a little more in to have one of the more spacious three rooms that comes with its own shower and toilet.

In the heart of Taroudant's medina, this luxurious boutique hotel has been beautifully renovated from an old riad. The interior decor has a colonial feel and features an elegant palette of dove gray, sage green, and beige. There's a cloistered patio garden with a swimming pool, a bar, gym, and Jacuzzi. Some rooms have fireplaces, and some bathrooms have full-size tubs. Excursions, guided walks, car rentals, tennis, and horseback riding can be organized.

Tucked away south of the main square, Dar Dzahra is full of surprises, starting with the unassuming entrance that leads into a house that is in fact two separate buildings: one over 300 years old and the other just a few years old. The restoration was a labor of love, and owner Yves is happy to share his passion for Moroccan architecture and his expansive knowledge of Taroudant and local Amazigh culture with guests.

This English-speaking, family-friendly guesthouse, which doubles as a cultural center, has been certified by Green Key for its sustainable operations and environmental responsibility. The house is the focal point for U.K. tour company Holidays with Heart, which emphasizes responsible and ethical travel. The hotel arranges a variety of cultural activities in the region.

Taroudant's oldest family-run riad is inside an authentic Moroccan town house dating from the early 19th century and has many period features. Rooms are set around an inner courtyard shaded by old trees and fall somewhere between typically Moroccan and kitsch in design and furnishings. They are large, comfortable, and have air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Some can accommodate families. The onsite restaurant is considered one of the best places in town for a traditional Moroccan meal.

In a typical Moroccan neighborhood, this riad is the kind of place you could stay for a week and unwind, whether on one of several terraces, in the shade of the lounge, or by either of the two pools. Regardless of your choice, you'll have your every need attended to by the enthusiastic staff, who speaks great English as well as French. Borrow one of the bikes at the house and explore the neighborhood.