Best Hotels in Tangier

Tangier's most famous hotel — a 1930s grand hotel that hosted spies, writers, and diplomats during the International Zone era. The Andalusian courtyard, the wood-panelled bar, and the rooftop terrace with Strait of Gibraltar views drip with history. Recently renovated to modern standards while keeping its Golden Age character.

Best for: Historic glamour

Opened in a former royal palace on the Atlantic cliffs near Cape Spartel. The property sprawls across 130 hectares with gardens, pools, a full spa, and views of the Atlantic. It is Tangier's most luxurious resort — removed from the city but stunning in its own right.

Best for: Resort luxury

A sleek modern tower in the heart of the Ville Nouvelle with a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city and the strait. Rooms are contemporary and well-equipped, the restaurant is good, and the location is walkable to both the medina and the modern shopping district.

Best for: Modern comfort and convenience

A design-forward boutique hotel inside the kasbah with stunning views across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain. The aesthetic is minimalist-meets-Moroccan — whitewashed walls, curated vintage pieces, and dramatic views from every room. The rooftop terrace is one of Tangier's finest.

Best for: Design-conscious travellers

A charming 10-room guesthouse perched on the kasbah cliff with sweeping views of the port, medina, and strait. Each room is individually decorated with Moroccan and European antiques. The rooftop breakfast with morning views of Spain across the water is unforgettable.

Best for: Kasbah atmosphere with views

A colourful 7-room riad in the heart of the kasbah with a terrace overlooking the strait. The rooms are bright and boldly decorated — each a different colour scheme inspired by Tangier's artistic heritage. The owners are wonderfully hospitable and full of local recommendations.

Best for: Intimate kasbah stay

Henri Matisse stayed in Room 35 in 1912 and painted his famous "Window at Tangier" from its balcony. The hotel has been painstakingly restored after decades of closure. The bay views, the Art Nouveau details, and the knowledge that you're walking Matisse's corridors make it special.

Best for: Art and history lovers

A beachfront hotel on the Malabata coast east of the city centre. Direct beach access, a pool, spa, and casino make it a self-contained option. Less atmospheric than the kasbah hotels but more spacious and family-friendly. Good for travellers combining Tangier city visits with beach time.

Best for: Beach and resort amenities

A traditional riad in the upper medina with a beautiful tiled courtyard, a small hammam, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the bay. The rooms are simple but elegant with zellij and carved plaster. Walking distance to everything in the medina and kasbah.

Best for: Traditional medina experience

The oldest hotel in Tangier (1870) — a faded grand hotel that oozes atmosphere. Paul Bowles wrote here, Bertolucci filmed here. The rooms are basic and the plumbing temperamental, but the tiled halls, the harbour views from the terrace, and the overwhelming sense of history make it irreplaceable. It is the most atmospheric budget stay in Morocco.

Best for: Budget with character