Café Baba
1 rue Sidi-Hosni, Kasbah, Tangier
Opened in 1943, Café Baba became famous as a hangout for hashish-smoking Beat Generation writers and rockers like the Rolling Stones. In a tiny alley of the Kasbah, up a set of stairs painted bright blue, don't miss it.
Café Salon Bleu
Place du Casbah, enter at 71 rue Amrah; 212-6-5432-7618
Charming café with a tiny spiral staircase that leads to a rooftop terrace that has 360 degree views. Look over the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain on one side, and the medina on the other. Sip a mint tea, enjoy a snack of homemade hummus and olives, or a dinner of delicious chicken tagine. There's a cozy indoor seating area if it's too windy up above.
Dar Nour Guest House
20 rue Gourna, Kasbah 06.6211.2724
Dar Nour or 'House of Light' is a traditional riad in the heart of the Kasbah. From four levels of roof terraces there's a sweeping view of the Bay of Tangier and the Mediterranean on one side, and the old Medina on the other. The guest rooms are warm colorful spaces full of vintage decor, Moroccan textiles, and traditional handicrafts.
Don't miss their restaurant, Café Salon Bleu, on Place de la Kasbah.
El Minzah Hotel
85, Rue de la Liberté - 90000 Tanger - Maroc Tel +212 539 333 444 fb@elminzahleroyal.com
El Minzah Hotel Tangier opened its doors in 1930 at the command of John Crichton-Stuart, the 4th marquis of Lord Bute, a British aristocrat with extensive interests in the area. This historical property is considered one of the most prestigious hotels in North Africa. It has been a favorite of many dignitaries, politicians and Hollywood stars such as HRH the Comte de Paris, Sir Rex Harrison, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Jacques Cousteau and many others.
Have a mint tea in the garden at the end of a long day and soak up the history.
El Morocco Club
Rue Kachla 1, Place du Tabor, Kasbah, 212(0) 539-948-139
Three restaurants in one, including a piano bar and café terrace. Fusion cuisine of classic Moroccan and Mediterranean. (It was closed for Ramadan when I was there - but I hear it's fantastic and fun!)
Las Chicas
52 rue Kacem Guenon, Porte de la Kasbah, Tangier
Fabulous concept store, where traditional craft meets contemporary design.
Laure Welfling
3 Place de la Kasbah, Tangier, Morocco
French designer, Laure Welfling, is the doyenne of Tangier. Don't miss her shop in the Kasbah which boasts exquisite caftans, fabulous bags, jewelry, art, and unusual ceramic bowls and dishes made by her husband, “Gipi” de Richemont Salvy.
Librairie des Colonnes
54 Boulevard Pasteur • TANGER Tel : +212(0)539 93 69 55
Opened in 1947, this famous bookstore acknowledges Tangier’s literary legacy with its large selection of books by Paul Bowles and company as well as contemporary Moroccan writers like Tahar Ben Jelloun and Driss Chraïbi—in French, Spanish, English, and Arabic. It also features frequent book signings, lectures, and art expositions.
Mon - Sat, 10-1, 3-8
Nord-Pinus Hotel
11, rue du Riad Sultan, Kasbah
Former 18th century palace re-imagined as a fabulous boutique hotel by French hotelier, Anne Igou. Traditional Moroccan decor expertly mixed with contemporary French and Italian furnishings. There's also a notable restaurant with amazing views.
Rumi 1436
45 rue Amrah, Kasbah, Tangier
Scented soy wax candles in classic Marrakesh tea glasses. Packaged in velvet cylinder with a fez-like black tassel on top.
Mon - Sat 10-1, 3-7
Tangier American Legation Institute For Moroccan studies
8 Rue d'Amerique, Tangier
In addition to a gallery with works by Cecil Beaton and Oskar Kokoschkaand, the museum houses the possessions of writer Paul Bowles, including his first editions and correspondence, photos and fan mail.
M-F 10 - 5, Sat 10 - 3
Café Baba
1 rue Sidi-Hosni, Kasbah, Tangier
Opened in 1943, Café Baba became famous as a hangout for hashish-smoking Beat Generation writers and rockers like the Rolling Stones. In a tiny alley of the Kasbah, up a set of stairs painted bright blue, don't miss it.
Café Salon Bleu
Place du Casbah, enter at 71 rue Amrah; 212-6-5432-7618
Charming café with a tiny spiral staircase that leads to a rooftop terrace that has 360 degree views. Look over the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain on one side, and the medina on the other. Sip a mint tea, enjoy a snack of homemade hummus and olives, or a dinner of delicious chicken tagine. There's a cozy indoor seating area if it's too windy up above.
El Minzah Hotel
85, Rue de la Liberté - 90000 Tanger - Maroc Tel +212 539 333 444 fb@elminzahleroyal.com
El Minzah Hotel Tangier opened its doors in 1930 at the command of John Crichton-Stuart, the 4th marquis of Lord Bute, a British aristocrat with extensive interests in the area. This historical property is considered one of the most prestigious hotels in North Africa. It has been a favorite of many dignitaries, politicians and Hollywood stars such as HRH the Comte de Paris, Sir Rex Harrison, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Jacques Cousteau and many others.
Have a mint tea in the garden at the end of a long day and soak up the history.
El Morocco Club
Rue Kachla 1, Place du Tabor, Kasbah, 212(0) 539-948-139
Three restaurants in one, including a piano bar and café terrace. Fusion cuisine of classic Moroccan and Mediterranean. (It was closed for Ramadan when I was there - but I hear it's fantastic and fun!)
Nord-Pinus Hotel
11, rue du Riad Sultan, Kasbah
Former 18th century palace re-imagined as a fabulous boutique hotel by French hotelier, Anne Igou. Traditional Moroccan decor expertly mixed with contemporary French and Italian furnishings. There's also a notable restaurant with amazing views.
Café Baba
1 rue Sidi-Hosni, Kasbah, Tangier
Opened in 1943, Café Baba became famous as a hangout for hashish-smoking Beat Generation writers and rockers like the Rolling Stones. In a tiny alley of the Kasbah, up a set of stairs painted bright blue, don't miss it.
Tangier American Legation Institute For Moroccan studies
8 Rue d'Amerique, Tangier
In addition to a gallery with works by Cecil Beaton and Oskar Kokoschkaand, the museum houses the possessions of writer Paul Bowles, including his first editions and correspondence, photos and fan mail.
M-F 10 - 5, Sat 10 - 3
Las Chicas
52 rue Kacem Guenon, Porte de la Kasbah, Tangier
Fabulous concept store, where traditional craft meets contemporary design.
Laure Welfling
3 Place de la Kasbah, Tangier, Morocco
French designer, Laure Welfling, is the doyenne of Tangier. Don't miss her shop in the Kasbah which boasts exquisite caftans, fabulous bags, jewelry, art, and unusual ceramic bowls and dishes made by her husband, “Gipi” de Richemont Salvy.
Librairie des Colonnes
54 Boulevard Pasteur • TANGER Tel : +212(0)539 93 69 55
Opened in 1947, this famous bookstore acknowledges Tangier’s literary legacy with its large selection of books by Paul Bowles and company as well as contemporary Moroccan writers like Tahar Ben Jelloun and Driss Chraïbi—in French, Spanish, English, and Arabic. It also features frequent book signings, lectures, and art expositions.
Mon - Sat, 10-1, 3-8
Rumi 1436
45 rue Amrah, Kasbah, Tangier
Scented soy wax candles in classic Marrakesh tea glasses. Packaged in velvet cylinder with a fez-like black tassel on top.
Mon - Sat 10-1, 3-7
Dar Nour Guest House
20 rue Gourna, Kasbah 06.6211.2724
Dar Nour or 'House of Light' is a traditional riad in the heart of the Kasbah. From four levels of roof terraces there's a sweeping view of the Bay of Tangier and the Mediterranean on one side, and the old Medina on the other. The guest rooms are warm colorful spaces full of vintage decor, Moroccan textiles, and traditional handicrafts.
Don't miss their restaurant, Café Salon Bleu, on Place de la Kasbah.
El Minzah Hotel
85, Rue de la Liberté - 90000 Tanger - Maroc Tel +212 539 333 444 fb@elminzahleroyal.com
El Minzah Hotel Tangier opened its doors in 1930 at the command of John Crichton-Stuart, the 4th marquis of Lord Bute, a British aristocrat with extensive interests in the area. This historical property is considered one of the most prestigious hotels in North Africa. It has been a favorite of many dignitaries, politicians and Hollywood stars such as HRH the Comte de Paris, Sir Rex Harrison, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Jacques Cousteau and many others.
Have a mint tea in the garden at the end of a long day and soak up the history.
Nord-Pinus Hotel
11, rue du Riad Sultan, Kasbah
Former 18th century palace re-imagined as a fabulous boutique hotel by French hotelier, Anne Igou. Traditional Moroccan decor expertly mixed with contemporary French and Italian furnishings. There's also a notable restaurant with amazing views.
