Dar Nour

Top choice in Tangier


This lovely peppermint-walled guesthouse has no central courtyard. Instead, rooms here branch off two winding staircases, creating a maze of dream-like rooms and salons, each more romantic than the last. Rooms are stylishly decorated with objets d’art and packed with books, creating a relaxed and homely atmosphere, while bathrooms are lined with tadelakt (waterproof plaster). Some rooms have a private terrace.

Once you get to the top of the house, there is an impressive view over the roofs of the medina. Breakfasts are huge and are usually served on the terrace. The terrace is possibly the best place in Tangier for a cocktail with views; it's open to non-guests.


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