Hotel Parador occupies a handsome building constructed in the 1920s as the home of the Spanish governor, and it sits on Place El Makhzen at the edge of the medina, about two minutes on foot from the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam. It has 56 rooms over three floors, an elevator, a restaurant, a snack bar and cafe, a terrace and an outdoor pool with a children's pool. Rooms are comfortable but plain rather than boutique, and the best have mountain views. The big advantage is position and practicality: you are in the middle of everything but can park on site, which is rare in Chefchaouen, and you have a pool for a hot afternoon after a hike.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the edge of the medina, with the kasbah and main square about two minutes away, Place Haouta about three minutes and the Ras el-Maa park and waterfall roughly five to seven minutes. It is a good choice if you want to be inside the walking area without climbing steps with luggage. Free uncovered parking is on site, though spaces are limited, so arrive early if you are driving. Tangier airport is a long drive, over two hours, so plan the transfer.
The rooms
A mix of single and double rooms, including double rooms with mountain views, air conditioning, free wifi and flat-screen television. The hotel has an elevator and a stair-free route to the entrance, helpful for guests with limited mobility. Guests rate the location highly, while the comments on facilities are more mixed, so expect a dependable, traditional hotel rather than a luxury one.
Who it suits and what to know: families, groups and travellers who want a pool and parking will like it. The pool is open in daytime hours, and sources differ on whether it runs all year or only in summer, so confirm for your dates. Breakfast is a buffet for an extra charge. The booking page notes possible noise from construction at a neighbouring building, so ask for a quiet room. Payment at the property is by card, and a small city tax is charged per person per night.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓Restaurant and cafe
- ✓Terrace with mountain views
- ✓Elevator and stair-free entrance
- ✓Free on-site parking, limited spaces
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How close is Hotel Parador to the kasbah?+
It is about two minutes on foot from the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam. The Ras el-Maa spring is roughly five to seven minutes away.
Is there parking?+
Yes, there is free uncovered parking on site, though spaces are limited. This is rare in Chefchaouen, so it helps if you are driving.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge on the property page. Check your rate on booking to see what is included.
