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A restored 19th-century Spanish consulate in Tetouan's UNESCO medina, with its own hammam and a Spanish-Moroccan fusion restaurant.

Blanco Riad sits inside the same UNESCO-listed Andalusian medina as Riad Soul of Tetouan, but at the upscale end of it. The building carries real history — the property describes it as a former 19th-century Spanish consulate — restored with tall white pillars, arches, and original mosaics and doors kept intact around a central courtyard. It's a small hotel, just eight rooms, each paired with its own bathroom or private hammam access.

The two things that distinguish it from a standard riad stay are the hammam and the restaurant, independently ranked among Tetouan's top few by TripAdvisor, serving Moroccan staples alongside Spanish-inflected dishes. The tradeoff for the historic medina setting is practical: the lane is too narrow for vehicle access, so luggage may need to be carried in on foot, and bathrooms are wet-room style with a walk-in shower.

Why we chose it

• 9.2/10 "Wonderful" on Expedia (145 reviews); 4/5 on TripAdvisor (358 reviews) — ranked #2 of 24 hotels in Tetouan
• Occupies a restored building described as a former 19th-century Spanish consulate, inside Tetouan's UNESCO World Heritage medina
• Eight rooms, each with a private bathroom or hammam; on-site restaurant ranked #3 of 63 restaurants in Tetouan

Amenities

• On-site hammam
• Restaurant (Moroccan/Spanish-fusion menu)
• Massage/salon services
• 24-hour reception
• Laundry service
• Free WiFi
• Breakfast

Getting there

Blanco Riad is in Tetouan, about an hour from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG). From here, Tangier & North Coast's highlights are within reach, including Kasbah of Tangier & Dar el-Makhzen, Cap Spartel & the Caves of Hercules and American Legation Museum — see the full Tangier & North Coast guide for more on what to see nearby.

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