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Exotic accommodations
The classification of hotels in Morocco is pretty standard: from one star (the simplest ones) to a 5- star luxury apartments. According to the local classification, one- and two-star hotels are divided into: auberge or a small inn in the suburbs, riad - small guest houses in the city, rural gîtes d'étape - roadside inns. Despite the simplicity of the interiors, breakfast is included in most hotels, in some even dinner.
So, let's look at the local exotics in more detail.
Auberges can be found mainly in villages or in small towns. As a rule, they are made in the traditional "kasbah" style (kasbah). Many of them are equipped with wood fireplaces, salons-living rooms, and also terraces for food intake. Basically, these are very hospitable family hotels, which gives them coziness and charm in the eyes of tourists.
Riads: in Marrakech, Fez, Essaouira, Meknes and other cities "with a history" tourists can stay in riads - old merchants houses with luxurious furnishings and picturesque gardens converted to hotels. Usually the riads consist of 5-6 rooms: they are quite small, clean and cozy in them, and places for eating are organized in gardens or terraces directly on the roof, which is very useful in the local climate. Some riads even have small pools, where it is so nice to take a dip on a hot summer day.
Gîtes d'étape is more a haven for lovers of extreme trips through the mountains and the desert. In the mountains, these are small hotels of the type "auberges", with breakfast included. In the desert - tent camps, where the list of amenities includes a hot shower, a field kitchen and the proper place to sleep.
Traditional accommodation and prices
Of course, in Morocco, there are many traditional hotels, mainly located in large cities and resort areas of the country. The low-priced hotels include hostels (from 50 dirhams) and small 1-2 * hotels (from 65 dirhams a day). As a rule, they are in the historical part of the cities - Medina.
In the new urban areas, you can find more modern hotels that will cost around 75 dirhams a day. Most hotels, especially in the historic center, are equipped with magnificent roof terraces, where you can even sleep on especially hot nights. If you do not need a separate room, you can rent a mattress for 25 dirhams and sleep on the terrace.
The cities also have tent camps or campsites, some of them are located quite close to the center. Most of these camps have running water, electricity and a café. And in the suburbs and small towns, even if there is no organized parking lot, local residents will gladly give you a place under the tent, water and the opportunity to cook food near their homes. However, before you camp, it is worth asking permission in advance.