Riad Chengli is a three-class riad on Derb Benyaakoub in the medina, about two minutes on foot from the kasbah, Plaza Uta el-Hammam and Place Haouta. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 from 18 reviews. Seven room types are listed, each with a private bathroom with bath or shower, a desk or laptop workspace, air conditioning and heating, fans and mosquito nets, and a 32-inch smart television with satellite channels and streaming. Wifi is free in all rooms and the page quotes a fast connection, useful if you need to work between hikes. Free full breakfast is served each morning, and the rooftop terrace is the main shared space. Limited room service and a 24-hour front desk round out a practical, well-equipped stay.
Location and getting around
The riad is in the walking area, so cars stop at the edge of the old town and there is no parking on the property. Ras el-Maa park is about ten minutes on foot and the waterfall about eleven. The Grand Mosque and Bab el Ain are mentioned as nearby, though no distance is given.
Tangier airport is about two hours and fifteen minutes by road, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a per-vehicle charge that the property page states clearly, so compare it with a shared transfer before you decide.
What to check
There is no elevator, so the upper rooms involve stairs, and the page notes that it accepts cash only while also saying a card or cash deposit may be required at check-in, so confirm how you will pay. A government photo ID is required, a city tax is charged per person per night with children under twelve exempt, check-in starts in the early afternoon and check-out is by half past noon. Pets are not allowed, and there is no pool, bar or spa.
Who it suits
Couples and solo travellers who want a quiet room with good heating and cooling in a central lane, and remote workers who value the connection and a proper desk. It is also a sensible base for the Akchour waterfalls, since you can eat breakfast, collect a packed lunch from a nearby shop and be at the pick-up point within minutes. Book early in spring and autumn, when small riads like this fill first.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Free fast wifi
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laptop workspace
- ✓Smart TV with streaming
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How far is Riad Chengli from the main square?+
About two minutes on foot from the kasbah, Plaza Uta el-Hammam and Place Haouta. Ras el-Maa park is around ten minutes.
Does it have air conditioning and heating?+
Yes, rooms are listed with both, plus fans and mosquito nets, which helps in summer heat and cold mountain winters.
Is there an elevator or parking?+
No. The property has no elevator and no onsite parking, so expect stairs and a walk from the nearest vehicle access.
