4 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.

Located just outside Taroudant, Dar Zitoune is a wonderful retreat from the bustling town. Bungalow rooms are spaced out in a fragrant garden of roses and orange trees, with outdoor patios ideal for breakfast. An "Amazigh village" of 10 luxury tented rooms, with full bathrooms, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi, has been added around one of the three pools (one of which is heated in winter). The breakfast and meal menus offer something different from the usual fare, and the service of the English-speaking staff is of a high standard.

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.

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.