Not just a place to stay — a portal into Moroccan culture.

Residing in Sefrou as a creative guest offers a slow, textured experience — one where inspiration arises not from spectacle, but from rhythm, encounter, and place. Here, the pace is human. For creatives, Sefrou offers both grounding and stimulation. The town sits at the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains and holds layers of Amazigh, Arab, and Jewish heritage.

This modest yet thoughtfully curated apartment sits just outside the walls of Sefrou’s medina, ( old city) a peaceful, lived-in medina where artisans still work in open-fronted shops and daily life flows through winding lanes untouched by mass tourism. Ideal for artists, writers, researchers or cultural explorers, who want more than just accommodation, this apartment is woven into a living ecosystem.

The apartment is on the second floor of a modest, well-kept building, reached by two short flights of stairs. It’s in a convenient part of Sefrou’s old city — well located for shops, cafes, taxis, and artisan workshops — offering both ease of daily life and a sense of connection to the local community.

The apartment includes comfortable working tables suited to writers and researchers, alongside access to an extensive digital archive of research papers on Moroccan culture, curated media recommendations, and a book loaning system. Guests also benefit from on-the-ground cultural support — including introductions to local and regional events, creative communities, and guidance for navigating Morocco’s rich cultural landscape with depth and respect.

A separate working space is available just a five-minute walk from the apartment, ideal for those working in wet or hands-on mediums. Located within the old city, the studio offers excellent natural light, water access, and bathroom facilities — providing a simple, functional setting for visual artists to explore and create.

Just a stone’s throw from the apartment lies the imperial city of Fez — a vibrant contrast to Sefrou’s quiet charm. With its vast UNESCO-listed medina, centuries-old learning institutions, and thriving craft traditions, Fez offers rich extensions for research, inspiration, and exploration. Frequent taxis and shared transport make it easy to dip into the energy of the city, then return to the calm of Sefrou to reflect and work.

About This Lister

The host, Jessica Stephens, is a British visual artist and cultural coordinator who has lived in Morocco since 2007. Based in Sefrou, she is the founder and director of Culture Vultures, an arts and cultural organisation that connects international creatives with Moroccan artisans, thinkers, and heritage spaces.

With a background in community arts, ethnographic research, and socially engaged programming, Jessica has over a decade of experience designing artist residencies, immersive cultural tours, and cross-cultural learning opportunities. She is deeply embedded in the local context, maintaining strong relationships with craftspeople, cooperatives, and cultural workers across the region.