Bab El Sor (Blue Houses)
Bab El Sor (Blue Houses), Rue Bab Sour زنقة باب السور, 96000 Chefchaouen, Morocco- Viewpoint
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Mountain Views and City Terrace
Enjoy stunning mountain views from your room and relax on the city terrace overlooking the bustling streets of Chefchaouene.
Modern Amenities
Experience the convenience of air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, fridge, and minibar for your comfort.
Convenient Location for Exploring
With top attractions like Kasba and Outa El Hammam Square just steps away, and sightseeing tours available, Dar Swiar is the perfect base for your Chefchaouene adventure.
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Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Studio très bien aménagé, très confortable. Accueil sympathique. Très bien situé. Notre séjour y fut très agréable.
L'emplacement était parfait, et le personnel au top !
Ras
The hotel manager was a delight and met me downstairs to carry my luggage even though it was very late. He kept my luggage for me while I hiked for three days and everything was perfect when I returned. Would definitely recommend!
Everything! Perfect for a longer stay. In a lovely part of the Medina. Great view from the roof terrace & the washing machine was exactly what I needed
Nothing really. Beware, there are quite a lot of steps in the Medina but this is half the charm
Great location. Quality towels & comfortable bed
Todo muy limpio Ubicación buena Recepción simpatica Aparcamiento para el coche reservado
Nada
Mi sono piaciuti molto la posizione, i colori e l’atmosfera della struttura, oltre alla gentilezza dello staff. Anche il terrazzo enorme che affaccia su tutta la città blu era bellissimo!
Le camere erano un po’ piccole e, al nostro arrivo, non erano ancora pronte; inoltre, essendo in quattro, siamo stati sistemati su due piani diversi.
Clean. Attractive. Good simple accomodation
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Sehr schöne Unterkunft, großes Zimmer und sehr sauber.
Great host and excellent location
Bathroom is on the smaller side, though functional
La atención. El hombre que nos atendió nos explicó todo fenomenal desde antes de llegar (porque no puedes llegar con el taxi directamente a la puerta al estar dentro de la Medina). La habitación estaba limpísima y tenía mantas suficientes para el frío. La ubicación es excelente. Estás a pocos minutos de la plaza principal. Recomendable 100%
Lo único que no me gustó fue que en el baño, se salía todo el agua de la ducha porque la cortina era muy corta.
The location was excellent and the owner/host was very friendly and helpful with everything we needed. The room was very comfortable, extra blankets were provided but not needed because the AC worked just fine. The property had a very nice terrace with an amazing view to the mountains.
Everything was perfect
Great location, well maintained property helpful staff
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Très beau riad dans le coeur de la MEDINA Chambres propre et confortable Très belle vue sur les montagnes et la Mosquée espagnol
This place is a hidden jewel! Immaculately clean, with a practical layout, great bed & pillows. Also nice to have rugs on the floor. I;The free washer and clothes line on the terrace are an added bonus. Location was excellent and the shopkeeper across the narrow street was friendly and welcoming each time we came or went.
Incredibly clean, great location, very friendly and helpful staff, and great value for money.
A little bit of noise at night, but that can’t be avoided if you want to stay in the old town.
nice staff, I left my charging cable in the room, really appreciate that they kept it for me Good location, close to the square and main areas Very quiet at night, but don’t worry, it’s very safe
L’accueil est très chaleureux, et l’établissement est extrêmement bien placé. La chambre est spacieuse et confortable.
Rien !
Location is perfect
L'accueil...la symphathie du petit Ahmed..( coucou Abdesslam) le super endroit ou se situe l'hebergemenr...merci...on y reviendra surement.
Rien.
La gentillesse du personnel, très chaleureux et accueillant. La propreté et la décoration de la chambre. Une belle terrasse commune sur le toit avec une vue magnifique. Très bien situé à 5 minutes à pied de la grande place avec de nombreux restaurants. Wifi et climatisation qui fonctionnent très bien.
Attention si vous venez avec des enfants en bas âge à bien préciser que vous voulez être au 1er étage car les escaliers sont très raides.
Personal muy atento. Nos ayudaron un montón con preguntas que teníamos, super amables! La ubicación es excelente!
La terraza no estaba muy bien cuidada, recomendaría hacerla un poco más acogedora.
Très bon emplacement à quelques pas de la place principale dans la médina.
Contrairement à ce qui est écrit, la terrasse est commune aux 3 appartements et la seule vue est en quatrième étage en roof top.
Amazing little gem in Chefchaouen. It's close of everything, but quiet at night. The staff and the owner are lovely.
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This is my second stay in this excellent little apartment in the heart of the old medina, 150m from the Kasbah. The house is not large but clean and quiet. It takes 40 minutes to get from the long distance bus station with one suitcase on wheels, although it is more convenient by taxi. For me, the most convenient way is by taxi to "Bab El Hammar" and then up a steep staircase for about 150m. Another route from the station by taxi to "Bab El Ain" and then through the medina is 3x longer and winding but on almost flat streets. The third option is a taxi to "Plaza Uta el Hamman" which is even longer, also not obvious and in the final 50m is steep with several stairs. My room was charming and colorful with a beautiful view of the Spanish Mosque through a small window, with a mini kitchenette (small fridge, microwave and kettle, sink and basic tableware and cutlery). Very small but comfortable bathroom with sink, shower and WC. Two separate narrow but comfortable beds against the walls. The equipment of the room and WiFi were very good. I did not use the air conditioning or TV. Possibility of using the washer/dryer and drying room on the roof. A small terrace on the roof with an excellent view of the city and mountains almost 360 degrees has woodden roof a table and some armchairs. Cleanliness and smell perfect. Check-in/out without problems, the owners - hosts are usually on site. For those in need, the very nice owners-hosts will certainly not refuse advice on sightseeing in the city, the surrounding area and the region. Good contact with the nice owner via WhatsApp (local mobile number). In the city there are small grocery stores, restaurants and a traditional market. You can probably park your car, although I don't know how far away, and it's possible that you'll have to park your car in a paid car lot.
The location was perfect, right in the action but very quite in the room. Everything is as described. The bathroom (wet room) is small but functional. Bed was so comfortable, slept really well. Great views from the terrace. Easy to find and friendly staff. Would have certainly stayed longer if we could.
walking distance to go every where staffs are very helpful and polite
toilet and shower room is narrow
The property is in a great location, easy to walk to all the main attractions. Saad is super helpful, even helped us organise a driver form the airport, who was great! Bedroom was great and bathroom super clean with great shower pressure!
This places is not only in a very good location but also has the best service in Morocco. The owner is super friendly, helpful, kind and warm. He took care of my washed clothes not getting wet when they are drying on the roof in raining days. He helped me to book my bus ticket to Casablanca when I had trouble to get one. He is always ready to help his visitor! Height recommend!!!
So friendly, very clean
Bed wasn’t very comfortable
Super location in a comfortable room with a great host Perfect for a short stay
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The beds were very comfortable and we slept well. It was useful having a kettle, fridge and microwave. WiFi mostly worked well. Staff were nice and helped us when we needed them, and they let us check out late which was appreciated. Great location and nice views from the terrace.
The room was freezing and the heater didn’t work very well, and the radiator didn’t work at all, so we were quite uncomfortable (we went in January). The description suggested we had our own private terrace, which we didn’t - the terrace is shared among all hotel guests. The shower took quite a long time to warm up (but it was nice and hot when it did) and we had to ask at the front desk for toilet roll and the bins to be emptied.
Located in the middle of medina. 5-min walk up some steep stairs, which is normal in Chefchaouen. Our room is on the 3rd floor but the reception helped to carry our luggages. Nice rooftop terrace to relax with GREAT view.
There are microwave & kettle but no power socket; perhaps hidden. Hot shower was not consistent.
It is very well located in the heart of Medina. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The terrace is quite good to spend some time.
The kitchen is not really a kitchen if you are planning to use it. There is only one power plug behind the fridge, if you want to use the kettle or microwave you need to move the fridge to plug the other equipments. There is no stove and no detergent for dishes. It might be challenging conditions for winter period as the AC is not enough to warm up the apartment even if it works all day.
The room was clean and had an amazing view of the city. The staff were friendly and helpful that you cannot find it anywhere else. (Thank you again 😊)
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Great location near to city centre. Clean facility. Friendly staff very kind and helpful.
The car parking is extra. 5 Euro per night. The kitchen has no gas or hot plate.
very central location, but quiet at night. Nice view from the room. In November is was a bit cold, so the aircon was good to make it warm. comfortable bed- all in all nice.
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Only 3 rooms so very cute. Excellent location near all the cute blue buildings
I had a wonderful stay at this place! The property was is clean and well-organized, which made it feel very welcoming from the moment I walked in. The owner was incredibly hospitable and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. The location is perfect—just a short walk to the old medina, making it easy to explore the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and conveniently located stay.”
The host is super helpful and nice, he waited for us until we arrived and helped us out with everything we needed.
Fantastic guesthouse. Really really comfortable bed. It was quiet. Aircon worked well. Everything was spotlessly clean. We came here because of the good reviews. And they were right. Beautiful decor in the room. Really loved it. Highly recommend it. Great rooftop views. Staff very friendly and helpful. Conveniently situated right in the souk. The view from the window 😍
Nothing. It would have been helpful to have a small cooker or hot plate in the kitchen to make something hot.
Very good location. The apt is large spacious and exquisitely remodeled. It’s light inside. There is also a washer on the roof terrace and can hang clothes there. The AC works good too.
Excellent location. Kind and reliable receptionists. Clean and well decorated room. We love the windows. Washing machine available.
No. We are happy to stay here.
Staff was super accommodating, friend and kind. Location ideal in medina. Washing machine with laundry bdetergent available for free. Working AC.
Nothing
We liked everything about our stay. The room was super clean, great comfortable bed and good quality bedding. The shower was great and the small kitchen area was ideal for making drinks or a snack. The air con worked brilliantly and was most welcome. Saad (our host) was super helpful before and during our stay. We will return and recommend for sure.
The staff are very welcome... friendly helpful...the owner very kind extremely helpful and a very nice person...the location is great... beautiful view of mountain....the room is very clean with all the facilities... great view from the terrace where you can enjoy the city and mountains from the top...I will absolutely recommend Dar Swiar the best hotel in Chefchaouen ...I will come again and again...the hotel is in the heart of old Medina...
microwave, fridge and kettle available, good location
rainy weather
Amazing house with wonderful views from the roof top. Thank you!
Great location for the value. We stayed on the 3rd floor, which has great views of the mountains. Staff is very friendly and helpful. It was also nice to be able to do one load of laundry. The washing machine is located on the terrace and there’s lines for hanging your clothes.
Excellent location - could not be better
AC was a bit hit and miss, but Saad solved it and brought a heater! Thank you!
Location Staff Cleanliness
Bathroom is small
Chilled vibe and well located, spacious room and reliable wifi :) helpful staff, no luxury but very good value for price
Incredible host and great location. Had everything I needed for a 4 night stay. The host helped me book a ride to Tanger and was available for any and all questions and help. Would stay again.
Was great
Very cute place right in the centre of Cheffchaoen. Simple comfortable and clean. Super helpful and kind staff! I highly recommend
No elevator, high steps to get to your room
The room was very comfortable and well equipped. It has a very pleasant view. Mattress and pillows were very good. The room is very quiet at night, a great sleep! There were enough kitchen utensils for breakfast or a salad.
We stayed on the top floor (3rd), it was a very steep and narrow staircase The roof terrace, one floor above, is small and has only 3 chairs, not enough for all the guests.
Very clean, good location, close to city center and local market. The staff is very helpful.
With its traditional designs and comfort it makes it gives you a nice experience
The room was excellent, there's nothing to be approached, Mr. Saad was very supportive, and I totally recommend it for everyone
Amazing value for the price! Location is very convenient in the middle of everything but the rooms are very calm and cozy! The host Saad is very friendly, we were also allowed to use the washing machine. From the rooftop you have an amazing view of your surroundings. The best thing were the adorable kittens who lived there. Can’t recommend this place enough!
The location, very clean room, cozy room, nice rooftop, everything we needed, good AC, good WiFi
Nothing, all was absolutely great
It was in a quiet part of the medina. There is a sweet cat with her kittens who lives on the rooftop with sweeping views. She does look so sknny that we bought food at a restaurant for her. The decor is very Moroccan and is well-appointed.
The bathroom is a little quirky---the shower curtain is installed a whole foot higher than it has to be so the hem hangs about 25-30 cm off the floor and water gets everywhere.
My stay in Dar Swiar was literally amazing. The location, surroundings, cleanliness, facilities as well as the cost were all perfect and exceeded my expectations. Furthermore, the behaviour of the host, Saad, is fantastic and he really knows how to treat his guests gently and professionally. I have decided with my wife to revisit Chefchaouene next year and our stay will definitely be in Dar Swiar.
it wAs comfortable
it was simple. just a room, no lounge,
The dar is literally in the heart of the medina. The room was amazingly comfortable and the staff was just great helping us with all our needs!
Helpful host, a neat looking hotel in the medina. Views from the terrace. Slightly more comfortable bed than the typical way-too-firm mattress of Morocco. Room was mostly clean.
Climbing the stairs to the hotel with all of our luggage was challenging...perhaps you can contact the host and ask for their help. Then climbing the narrow and steep stairs to our room was a bit challenging, but thankfully the host helped us. There was some noise from a couple people yelling on the street below in the middle of the night; it didn't last long though. We were offered some tap water, which we asked if it was safe to drink, and were told it was. We know better from our other travels--we should not have had any...we have been sick for the past day and a half.
Room was larger than expected and immaculately clean! Location is perfect, we got dropped off by a taxi then walked up some stairs as cars aren’t permitted in the Medina. The host Saad was so hospitable and friendly - would recommend this to anyone!
very good , everything is perfect!
Location was wonderful - in the medina but close to the main road for very easy access. It is a very quiet location, but is a short walk to the main square. The apartment was very nice, plenty of hot water and the bed was very comfortable. Saad was extremely welcoming and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Decoration en cosyness of the studio. The manager was very friendly.
Location is very good.
Rest Rooms were a little small
The manager was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for him. Amazing view from the room, perfect cleanliness and location.
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Saad went out of his way to make sure that i was looked after and comfortable. Initially the room i had was with two single beds but the next day he changed it on my request to a double and less stairs to climb which are narrow and steep. He is charming and speaks english very well. The room has air conditioning and a kitchen area where you can have a coffee or heat a meal and most importantly wifi is brilliant.
The toilet paper is not a good quality and is hard to use as it crumbles.
good location, helpful staff
Central location. Clean View from roof terrace Price
Very nice and caring host, great location, nice rooftop terrace.
Very beautiful and cozy place. Very friendly host and really enjoy everything here! Highly recommend!
Very good location with comfy beddings. Friendly host greeted us during check in and out, helped us with luggages(we stayed on the apartment on third floor) Short walk to main square in medina.
Stairs. but it was a good workout me. I will still choose this place if I ever visit again.
Perfect localisation, easy to find, and still within the old medina, close to the square with cafes and restaurants open to tourists also during the Ramadan, very nice owner, niclely decorated, spotless appartment, good wi-fi. Highly recommended!
No such thing
Central location, cozy room
Friendly host Saad. Room was clean and spacious. Location is close to attractions.
A few slopes and steps to get to the hotel. In hotel a few stairs to reach the rooms.
Location was close to the main square with only a short distance from carpark to carry luggage in comparison to other accommodation in the Medina. Bed, pillows and linen comfortable. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Room heating was good. Dar is small and suitable for 1-2 nights. Room is equipped with a small microwave and fridge. Was good value.
Bathroom is very small with no space for toiletries storage. Floor became wet with only a short shower curtain. No clothes storage. Apartment is a generous description. Kitchenette is very basic. Rooftop is small and basic. No sun protection or lounges. There is table and chairs that we used.
We normally don’t give a 10/10 but this Dar was really exceptionally excellent. We liked the combination of Moroccan artisan furniture and Ikea home design. On top of that Saad, the owner, is very helpful and puts a lot of effort in making your stay in Chefchaouen a wonderful experience. Don’t hesitate if you can book this place.
Nothing.
The staff was very helpful. We were watching the Spain-Morocco match of the World Cup with the owner. The location was wonderful, it was at 2 minutes walking to the center.
The only thing that we did not like was the shower curtain, because it was not comfortable when you had a shower.
Wonderful guesthouse in Chefchaouen, everyone knows what a cool town it is. Thank you for having me stay.
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Cleanliness
9.23/10Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and immaculateness of the riad.
Service
9.7/10Staff mentioned as very friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.44/10Several reviews commend the excellent location near the main attractions.
Room Quality
9.19/10Rooms are described as spacious, comfortable, and well decorated.
Amenities
8.72/10Private amenities were mentioned positively, though some amenities like the terrace could be improved.
Value for Money
9.18/10Guests feel they received great value for money considering the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.73/10Food and beverage not specifically mentioned; assumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.4/10Overall experience described as exceptional with guests wanting to return.