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( 0535 94 76 10;
www.riadfes.com
; Derb ibn Slimane, Zerbtana; r/ste incl breakfast from Dh1700/3000;
)
This labyrinthine riad blends ancient and modern with impressive panache. The
older section shows off the best of traditional decor, while the newer quarters wouldn't
look out of place in a Parisian boutique hotel yet remain unmistakably Moroccan. It has a
trendy courtyard bar, restaurant, hammam and a plethora of terraces.
Riad Maison Bleue
( 0535 74 18 73;
www.maisonbleue.com
; 33 Derb el-Mitter, Ain-Azleten; r incl breakfast from
Dh1700-2400; )
You have to be careful not to get lost in this riad - it's four
houses knocked together and even extended across the street. Start in the orange tree-clad,
Andalucian-style courtyard, then find your way to any of the 13 rooms, possibly stopping
en route at the private spa, bar, dining salon and fashionably dark and plush Blue Lounge,
where there is more eating and drinking on offer. If you don't want to crash in your room,
chill on the terrace with its views to Borj Nord.
GUESTHOUSE
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Ville Nouvelle
In the ville nouvelle, room rates drop considerably compared to the more popular medina,
so much of the time you can get midrange service at budget prices. The ville nouvelle
hotel scene is currently under-going a mini-boom, with several new hotels opening and
older ones being refurbished.
Hôtel Splendid
HOTEL
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( 0535 62 21 48; splendid@iam.net.ma; 9 Rue Abdelkarim el-Khattabi; s/d/tr incl breakfast Dh394/512/
646; )
Although in the budget category, this hotel makes a good claim for three stars.
It's all modern and tidy, with good bathrooms and comfy beds, plus a pool for the hot days
and a bar for the evenings. There's a dining room, too. Excellent value.
