Old world charm, modern comfort
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Why people book this hotel
“In the morning Naima came to make a very good breakfast for us”
“And then the breakfast…”
“The staff were brilliant, with excellent communication before the stay to make o…”
“Communication with the host was easy”
“Advice & recommendations for walks/food/sightseeing were spot on”
“Amazing house and location - highly recommended”
“The beds are clean”
“Clean, interior, onrganised”
“It was quite cold when we were there in December, but there was airco/ heating a…”
“It was very comfortable and easy to settle in”
“It's worth the praise and I can't recommend it enough”
Overview
Set in Chefchaouene, 1.3 km from Khandak Semmar and 600 metres from Mohammed 5 Square, Old world charm, modern comfort offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This recently renovated holiday home is located 400 metres from Kasba and 300 metres from Outa El Hammam Square. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A selection of options including local specialities, pancakes and fruits is served for the vegetarian breakfast. The nearest airport is Sania Ramel Airport, 69 km from the holiday home.
Traveller reviews
Yosri
extended_group
April 11, 2026
“Old world cats, little comfort”
At arrival we got help with the luggage. The shower is warm and with good pressure. The beds are clean. In the morning Naima came to make a very good breakfast for us. And she was also nice to our children.
Sarah
extended_group
April 7, 2026
“Perfect and the photos are true!”
Absolutely amazing property, home from home! Beautifully decorated, just as the pictures show, it is old world meets modern comfort perfectly. The staff were brilliant, with excellent communication before the stay to make our arrival smooth. Directions and support to park our rentalcar & then escorted us to the house. Advice & recommendations for walks/food/sightseeing were spot on. And then the breakfast…..oh my goodness: amazing!! Thankyou for a wonderful stay. ❤️❤️❤️
Lorraine
family_with_children
January 22, 2026
Amazing house and location - highly recommended. Communication with the host was easy. Ideal for Family of 4 - with 2 teenage kids
Kalai
family_with_children
December 8, 2025
“Great place to stay”
Location, decor, breakfast.
YAO
extended_group
October 24, 2025
The house is so well designed and decorated, the location is great and the breakfast is very delicious. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Desilee
extended_group
October 15, 2025
“A beautiful home in fascinating Chefchouen. A memorable stay. Thank you so much for your hospitality”
There was clear communication with the manager of the property prior to our arrival. We were met by staff to assist with luggage to our accommodation and were met by the host manager.
Gina
extended_group
September 25, 2025
“We had a great short stay with lovely breakfasts. The rooftop is great and the rooms are beautifully decorated. All of o”
The location, the staff and the soft furnishings!
Lisa
family_with_children
September 5, 2025
“Utterly amazing, felt like royality, cared for from start to finish in the most beautiful home.”
Information before arrival was fantastic, met by host, bags taken from taxi, wonderful tour of home, welcomed with tea and treats. Amazing beautiful house, restored to perfection. Incredible breakfast made, we felt like royalty. Terrace was a fabulous bonus. House at top of street voted in top 20 streets in world. Absolutely nothing to criticise.
Yassine
extended_group
July 17, 2025
“This is how you run a place to stay”
Clean, interior, onrganised
Warren
extended_group
May 31, 2025
“An oasis in the heart of beautiful Chefchaoeun. A home away from home. Highly recommended”
Communication and service was excellent from the time we booked. Sam and Ghizlan ensured our stay was hassle free and enjoyable The house was immaculately clean and beautifully restored Breakfast was delicious
Jonathan
family_with_children
May 29, 2025
“Very nice place to stay, really wonderful, would stay there again for sure”
Everything was great. The location is fantastic, the furnishings are top quality, the people were very nice and friendly, and the view from the roof was also great.
Biljana
extended_group
May 5, 2025
The house is beautifully decorated, a real blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. You can tell the owners and local builders put a lot of care and effort into every detail. The location is very good, within easy reach of everything. Breakfast was tasty and the cook and host were nice and friendly. The host even arranged a little gift for my friend, for whom the trip was a birthday present.
Antonia
extended_group
April 7, 2025
Astonishing apartment with view over the blue city. Ghizlan is very kind and helped us with everything we asked. Good breakfast
DM138
solo_traveller
March 26, 2025
“The perfect stay!”
The property is beautiful and there’s been a huge amount of detail in its restoration. The location is perfect (very central) and on one of the most picturesque streets in all the town. Everyone from the host, to the lovely lady who made the amazing breakfast - it really was the perfect stay.
Saad Ismaili Mhamdi
family_with_children
February 19, 2025
“A very modern and chic place”
It's a beautiful and modern house, you have all sort of amenities and get to enjoy a relaxing stay in the heart of the medina. We loved the decor and the little things like a notebook on the 1st floor telling you all about the place's history. It just goes to show how much care and dedication was put into this Riad. It's worth the praise and I can't recommend it enough. Kudos to you!
Michele
extended_group
January 3, 2025
This beautifully restored and tastefully decorated house is located in heart of the historic town. The rooftop terrace has great views of the town and the surrounding hills. We were greeted at the entrance to the town and led to the house itself. The lady gave us a tour of the property and provided some tips re restaurants etc. In the morning, a lady came to prepare a hearty breakfast for us at a pre-arranged time. It was quite cold when we were there in December, but there was airco/ heating appliances in the bedrooms and adequate warm blankets.
Nibha
extended_group
November 18, 2024
“A quaint cute and peaceful lodging. Lot of love put into it.”
Location was right on the most instagrammable street! Ghizlam who greeted us was great. Breakfast by Naima was amazing. Sam has used a lot of love and effort with local resources to give it a unique touch. He kept in touch from USA via whats app. The terrace was the highlight. It has laundry and a dryer with the other self contained utilities (oven etc;) Since it was at the highest point on the street we had to use a porter (provided by the property) to carry the luggage up.
SeattleGuy
family_with_children
November 16, 2024
“Amazing Dar and you get the whole house”
Sam(Host) and Hostess(Tiffany) are amazingly friendly. From the time I booked, they were on hand to answer any questions - whether about the property or about town of Chefchaouen. Ghizlan - their manager for the property is amazingly friendly too. She greeted us outside the medina and she came with a porter, who carried our bags through the medina. The property is in a place which is one of the photogenic streets in Chaouen. So to get pictures of blue streets, we didn't have to go too far. Their chef, Naima arrives in the morning, prepares the breakfast spread and waits till we are done with the breakfast. So that was quite some treat. On our first morning, we went for a sunrise viewing to Spanish Mosque and by the time we came back, there was this lovely breakfast spread already set up.
Dayalan
family_with_children
October 24, 2024
“Wonderful property in a amazing location”
Beautiful property in an amazing location , our host Ghilzan and Issam are very helpful and attentive ,I loved the amazing breakfasts in the morning made by our own chef Naima ,there was a variety of foods to choose from! It was very comfortable and easy to settle in
Vanderstraeten
extended_group
October 13, 2024
“Perfect stay”
Ghizlan picked us up and showed us around in the house. Everything was very clearly explained and she was very responsive via WhatsApp. The breakfast was delicious and the house was very clean. There’s a big terrasse with a beautiful view as well.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
CCTV outside property
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Process in place to check health of guests
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out
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