Visiting Places Like Tangier Riad
Tangier is believed to be the most dynamic and mysterious city in Morocco. Known as the “gateway of Africa,” it is located 60km from Gibraltar and 14km from Spain. It is a dynamic mix of European, Moroccan and African cultures. The Tangier’s strong international flavor of cultures and traditions, as well as its beautiful attractions makes the city a perfect destination to visit. With several beaches, museums and gardens, it is a great place for a holiday trip.
While traveling to Tangier, you may want to experience further its unique mix of international cultures in its hotels. Tangier can offer its guests exquisite guesthouses to stay. They are known as riad that may be either a traditional Moroccan house or a palace with beautiful indoor gardens. Staying in a Tangier riad, one can feel and experience its rich and vibrant culture.
Riad Dar Sultan. It is located near the beach and the center of Kasbah district in Tangier. It was once the house of a late Sultan who lived in Dar El Makhzen Palace. This palace is now converted into a museum. Riad Dar Sultan is a 300 year old riad equipped with splendid ornaments of ancient objects and a spectacular view of the sea and the old Kasbah district. The riad has its lobby, fireplaces and library. All the 6 rooms and suites are comfortably spacious designed with the local Moroccan traditions.
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 is an exquisite place with magnificent works of art which are expressed in every little detail. It is greatly influenced by both the African culture and the east of the Orient. One can appreciate the Riad Dar Nilam’s smooth architecture and the awe-inspiring of its garden. There are uniquely polished rooms and suites equipped with own shower room, air conditioning, Internet access, mini bar and satellite TV. If you love to read, you may want to spend time with the riad’s reading place and fireplace while admiring the great view of the city. Riad Dar Nilam is also equipped with several places where you can soothe your nerves and unwind in its massage rooms, swimming pools and hamman.
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 villathat surrounds the area perfectly suits your way of spending a relaxing vacation. You will certainly have no regrets visiting this place.
