Riad Rifandalus sits on Avenue Hassan I inside the medina of Chefchaouen, close enough to the middle of town that the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam are about two minutes on foot and the Grand Mosque about three. The property page rates it as a three-class riad and lists nine room types, so there is a choice between smaller doubles and larger family-style rooms. Public spaces are what set it apart from a plain guest house: a rooftop terrace, a garden, a coffee shop or cafe and a library, with a bar and round-the-clock room service mentioned in the description. Free full breakfast is included, wifi is free in the rooms, and the front desk is staffed at all hours, which helps if your bus or transfer arrives late. Pets are accepted for a fee, which is unusual in a medina riad.
Location and getting around
You are inside the walking area, so there is no car access to the door and no parking on the property. Ras el-Maa park is about six minutes away on foot and the waterfall about eight, with restaurants three to six minutes in several directions. Place Haouta is steps away and Bab el Ain is within about five minutes.
Because the lanes are stepped, pack light, and ask the staff how to arrange luggage help from the nearest drop-off point. An airport shuttle is available on request for a surcharge, though Tangier airport is roughly two and a quarter hours by road, so most guests arrive by bus, shared transfer or taxi.
What to know before you book
The guest score on the property page is 8.6 from 66 reviews, with location scoring best and property conditions and facilities lowest, and the reviews shown there are older, so treat the detail as a guide rather than a guarantee. Air conditioning, a pool and a spa are not listed, so in high summer ask about fans and room position, and in winter ask about heating. Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is at noon, and free cancellation applies only to selected rates.
Who it suits
First-time visitors who want the shortest walk to everything, couples who like a lively terrace, and anyone planning an Akchour day who wants an easy early start from the middle of town. Pair it with a late breakfast on the roof before the morning light fades from the lanes, and keep an afternoon free for the Ras el-Maa path.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓Cafe and library
- ✓Bar and room service
- ✓Free in-room wifi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Pet friendly for a fee
Good questions
How close is Riad Rifandalus to the kasbah?+
It is about two minutes on foot from the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam, and roughly six to eight minutes from the Ras el-Maa park and waterfall.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free full breakfast is listed with the rooms. Confirm the rate you choose, because free cancellation applies only to selected rates.
Is there parking or a pool?+
No. There is no parking on the property and no pool is listed, so choose it for the location and the rooftop rather than for facilities.
