Recreational Holidays

Where to Stay in Tangier: Tangier Riad

Tangier is a mysterious city influenced by several cultures. It is located in 60km from Gibraltar and 14km from Spain. It is believed to be the most vibrant and mythical city in Morocco. Tangier is popularly known as the “gateway of Africa” and has several tourist attractions such as beaches, museums and gardens. Because of its rich European, Moroccan and African cultures, Tangier makes it a perfect destination to visit.

Tangier offers several traditional Moroccan houses for you to stay known as riad. Riad may also be a palace with an indoor garden. If you are planning to visit Morocco for a vacation getaway, you may want to stay to a Tangier riad to feel and experience the Moroccan culture. Here are some of the riads that you may consider.

Riad Dar Sultan is a 300 year old riad that was once the house of a former Sultan. The Sultan lived in Dar El Mahkzen which is now a museum. Located at the center of Tangier’s Kasbah District, Riad Dar Sultan is equipped with various ancient ornaments and a spectacular view of the sea and the old district. It has 6 spacious rooms, elegantly designed with the local Moroccan culture. The riad has its lobby, fireplaces and library.

If you want to relax and wanted a quiet, intimate place, stay at the “sanctuary of peace and tranquility” - the Riad Dar Jameel. This riad allows its guest the peacefulness and mysteriousness of the city. One can experience the twist of a rich history and the beauty of the present. Its decors are greatly influenced by Moroccan and European cultures with stucco ceilings, traditional couch and a bed with baldachin in each room and suites.

Riad Tanja is the oldest riad in Tangier. It is the first guesthouse constructed in the city designed purely by Moroccan artifacts, old furniture and antiques. The visitors are accommodated by high quality, luxurious comfort and sleekness of a Tanger riad overlooking the bay. It has 6 exquisite, well -furnished double suites with stunning flora hanging in its terraces.

Riad Dar Nour. This riad is popular to its authenticity and beauty. Riad Dar Nour, meaning the house of lights is decorated with collections from the 15 year period of the Arabs. The libraries are full with books from different parts of the world. It has 7 comfortable rooms and suites decorated by a collection of carpets and old ceramic from Tanger. Each room is equipped with own bathroom, air condition and heating.

Riad Dar Nilam. It is a remarkable place with a mix texture of Africa and the east of the Orient. Riad Dar Nilam is surrounded by various arts such as the astonishing smoothness of the Moroccan architecture and the breathtaking beauty of the garden. It has 3 suites and 2 rooms, each are uniquely decorated and are equipped with own bath, air conditioning, Internet access, mini bar and satellite TV. The riad also has a reading place and fireplace in the first floor, overlooking in the city. Riad Dar Nilam has massage rooms, a swimming pool and a hamman which enables its guest to relax.

Morocco is a nice, peace and quiet area where you long to relax and soothe yourself; places like tanger riad is the answer. The tanger appartementthat surrounds the area perfectly suits your way of spending a relaxing vacation. You will certainly have no regrets visiting this place.