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.
Riad Dar Jameel, known as the “sanctuary of peace and tranquility,” is a place where a visitor can experience the twist of a rich past and the beauty and elegancy of the present. Being the most intimate place in Tangier, Riad Dar Jameel allows its guests to enjoy the peacefulness and mysteriousness of the city. The riad’s interior and outer design is influenced by both Moroccan and European cultures. The rooms and suites have stucco ceilings, traditional Moroccan couch and a bed with baldachin.
Riad Tanja is the oldest riad in Tangier designed purely by Moroccan artifacts, old furniture and ornaments. The guests are provided with high quality, luxurious comfort and pleasure of a Tanger riad. It has 6 exquisite, well-furnished double suites. You can admire the stunning flora hanging in its terrace while enjoying the splendid view of the sea.
Known as the “house of lights,” Riad Dar Nour is popular because of its authenticity and beauty. It has 7 comfortable rooms and suites with its own bath room, air conditioning and heating. The guesthouse has also its own library with books from various parts of the world. The riad has its reputation because of the wide collection of carpets, old ceramics and other ornaments from the 15 year period of the Arabs in Tangier.
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.
You yearn for a nice, peace and quiet spot where you can relax and soothe yourself right at the heart of Morocco; 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.
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December 30 2009 03:55 am | Vacations