Riad Azurite stands on Rue Chabou in the Andalusian quarter, a quieter corner of the medina a short stepped walk from the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam, which the property page puts at about six minutes each. It is listed as a three-class riad with room types named Comfort, Superior, Classic and Royal, plus several double rooms. The in-room details are more generous than many medina addresses: air conditioning, premium bedding, a laptop workspace, a minibar, a safe, a smart television with satellite channels and a fireplace. Breakfast of local cuisine is included and served in a morning window, and there is a rooftop terrace, laundry service, concierge and tour assistance. Guests rate it 9.0 from 22 reviews, a small sample but a strong one.
Location and getting around
The riad is inside the old town, so you reach it on foot. Place Haouta is also about six minutes away, Ras el-Maa park about fourteen and the waterfall about sixteen. Bab el Ain and Plaza Mohammed V are said to be within a five-minute walk. There is no onsite parking, no elevator and upper floors are reached by stairs, although the entrance path is described as stair-free. The nearest airport the page mentions is Tetouan, about an hour and a half by road.
Practical points to read before you book: the property page says payment is cash only and lists a cash deposit per stay, plus a city tax per person per night with children under twelve exempt. Check-in runs from mid-afternoon to midnight, with a fee for very late or very early arrivals, the minimum age is eighteen, smoking and pets are not allowed, and children are welcome but may not receive the complimentary breakfast. Bring enough dirhams or euros, since cash machines are not always close.
Who it suits
Couples and small groups who prefer a calmer, more residential lane to the busy centre and do not mind a slightly longer walk back at night. The fireplace and heating make it a good choice for the cooler months in the Rif, when evenings can be cold, and the roof terrace is the place for a quiet cup of tea.
Ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper, and confirm your arrival time in advance so someone is at the door when you reach the lane. In summer the terrace is pleasant after the heat of the day.
Why stay here
- ✓Free local-cuisine breakfast
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Fireplace and smart TV
- ✓Minibar and safe
- ✓Laundry service
- ✓Concierge and tour help
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
Where is Riad Azurite?+
On Rue Chabou in the Andalusian quarter of the medina, about six minutes on foot from the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam.
Can I pay by card?+
The property page describes the riad as cash only, with a cash deposit per stay, so bring cash and confirm payment arrangements before you arrive.
Is there parking?+
No. There is no onsite parking and no elevator, so travel light and arrive on foot from the nearest drop-off point.
