Riad Nila is a riad in the medina of Chefchaouen, in the Andalusian quarter off Avenue 2 Andalous, about two minutes on foot from the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam and three from Place Haouta. Guests score it 9.4 from 77 reviews. The page shows fifteen room listings with names taken from the town gates, such as Bab Souka and Bab Ain, and describes soundproofed rooms with air conditioning. A free breakfast of local cuisine is served each morning, there is a restaurant and a hosted evening meal that must be reserved, a rooftop terrace, a library, a lobby fireplace, laundry service, daily housekeeping with turndown, and in-room massages. The front desk and concierge are staffed around the clock.
Location and getting around
Ras el-Maa park is about five minutes on foot and the waterfall about six, so the best evening walk in town is close. The Grand Mosque is described as steps away. The building has three floors and no elevator, and there is no onsite parking. Tetouan airport is about an hour and a half by road, and a round-the-clock airport shuttle can be arranged for a per-vehicle charge stated on the page, which is worth comparing with a shared transfer.
What to check
The page shows a class of one, which looks like a data quirk for a property with these facilities, so we show no star rating here and suggest you judge it by the guest score and the amenities. Cards and cash are both accepted, a government photo ID and a deposit may be required, pets are not allowed, and rollaway beds and cribs are not available. A small city tax is charged per person per night with children under twelve exempt.
Who it suits
Couples and independent travellers who like to eat in the riad after a day of walking, since the hosted evening meal saves hunting for a table, and anyone who wants a library and a fireplace for cold winter evenings. Because there are many room listings, compare the sizes and views before you choose, and ask for a room away from the lane if you want the quietest night. Book early for spring and autumn, and confirm in advance whether you want the hosted dinner on your first night, since arriving tired from a bus is the easiest time to enjoy a meal without leaving the building.
Why stay here
- ✓Free local-cuisine breakfast
- ✓Restaurant and hosted dinner
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Library and lobby fireplace
- ✓Air-conditioned soundproofed rooms
- ✓In-room massage
- ✓24-hour front desk and concierge
- ✓Free wifi
Good questions
Is dinner available at Riad Nila?+
The page lists a restaurant and a hosted evening meal that needs a reservation, so ask when you book if you want to eat in.
How far is it from the kasbah and the spring?+
About two minutes on foot from the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam, and five to six minutes from Ras el-Maa park and the waterfall.
Is there parking or an elevator?+
No. The riad has three floors with no elevator and no onsite parking, so pack light for the stepped lanes.
