Riad AL Bahi

Twelve rooms wrap a tiled courtyard inside Riad Al Bahi, tucked down Sabat Bidawi in Rabat's ancient Medina — a short walk from the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the river-facing ramparts. The address suits travellers who want walkable old-town streets over the newer Ville Nouvelle.

A rooftop terrace overlooks the Medina's flat roofs, and a small coffee house at ground level doubles as a gathering spot before dinner at the on-site restaurant. Rooms keep private bathrooms with bathtub or shower, plus bathrobes and slippers.

Parking is arranged nearby, useful since cars cannot enter the Medina's narrow lanes directly.