Best for
Allow time at the hotel between Tangier outings; its hillside gardens suit travelers who prefer a slower pace to their stay.
Best for
Allow time at the hotel between Tangier outings; its hillside gardens suit travelers who prefer a slower pace to their stay.
What makes it special
The restored 1920s palace retains original decorative elements alongside local artisans' work, giving its architecture a tangible connection to Morocco.
Room to consider
Decide whether you would rather look into eucalyptus trees or across Tangier's old city, then compare the available room outlooks.
Insider tip
If your ferry docks at Port de Tanger Ville, ask the concierge to arrange pickup and confirm your arrival details.
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Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier sits in the forested hills above the medina, where Andalusian gardens surround a palace conceived in 1926 as a private sanctuary for Ahmad Tazi. Its Arab-Andalusian architecture and Moroccan craftsmanship give the hotel a clear connection to the city below. Terraces face the eucalyptus-covered slopes or look across Tangier, with space to stay outdoors away from the busiest streets.
The setting is one of the main reasons to stay. Palm, olive, citrus, and fig trees grow among the gardens, softening the palace's substantial proportions. Tangier's cultural life remains close by, but the hotel has the grounds, pool, and spa for a visit that leaves room between excursions. It sits above the old city, so most sightseeing begins with a drive.
Blue and white tones echo Tangier’s medina, sea and sky. The lounge shares the bedroom’s open layout, with a blue sofa beside framed black-and-white pictures. A patterned rug lies below the low table. Engraved brass lights and carved ceiling details add touches of the city’s Arab-Andalusian style.
Eucalyptus trees fill the hillside view beyond the windows. Outside, arches and a patterned railing frame blue-cushioned chairs around a small table. The room also has a large dressing area. Marble lines the bathroom, where a bathtub and shower sit apart from the toilets. Two white basins lie below lighted mirrors, against darker surfaces with bold veins.
Blue and white tones echo Tangier’s medina, sea and sky. The lounge shares the bedroom’s open layout, with a blue sofa beside framed black-and-white pictures....
These rooms sit on the first or second floor, with an outdoor sitting area among eucalyptus trees. Sun loungers and cushioned chairs stand amid the plants, beside a small table. In-room dining can serve breakfast here.
The bedroom and lounge share an open layout in vivid blue and white. Delicate screens, brass lights and carved moldings reflect the city’s Arab-Andalusian style. A blue sofa sits beside framed pictures near the sleeping area, and the room has a large dressing area.
The marble bathroom has a bathtub and shower, with the toilets in a separate space. White basins stand beneath lighted mirrors. Their pale finish contrasts with the dark, veined surfaces around them.
These rooms sit on the first or second floor, with an outdoor sitting area among eucalyptus trees. Sun loungers and cushioned chairs stand amid the...
Between the fifth and seventh floors, these rooms look across white rooftops and palm-lined plazas. Large arches frame the outdoor seating. Patterned railings run along the edge, with a small table between cushioned chairs. In-room dining can serve a meal here.
Blue and white tones run through the bedroom and its open lounge. Circular patterns above the sleeping area echo the carved ceiling details and delicate screens. Brass lights and work by local artisans complete the Moroccan decor. The layout also includes a large dressing area.
The marble bathroom has both a bathtub and shower, plus separate toilets. Two basins sit beneath tall mirrors, with dark veining around the vanity. Pale basins and walls bring a light contrast to these bold surfaces.
Between the fifth and seventh floors, these rooms look across white rooftops and palm-lined plazas. Large arches frame the outdoor seating. Patterned railings run along...
On the second to fifth floors, the suite looks over the eucalyptus forest. Blue and white fabrics link its living and sleeping areas. Carved moldings and engraved brass lights reflect the city’s Arab-Andalusian style, alongside work by local artists.
A central divider stands between the bedroom and lounge. Blue sofas face a low table on a patterned rug, while arches frame the outdoor sitting area. A sun lounger sits beside cushioned chairs and a small table.
A deep, freestanding bathtub forms the focus of the bathroom, set within rich, dark marble. The bathing area also has a glass shower and two basins. A Deluxe Room can connect to the suite when both are booked together.
On the second to fifth floors, the suite looks over the eucalyptus forest. Blue and white fabrics link its living and sleeping areas. Carved moldings...
The suite looks over white rooftops and the Tangier skyline from the fifth to seventh floors. A central divider marks out the bedroom and lounge. Blue seating and patterned rugs bring the Mediterranean colors of the room through both spaces.
Carved details and Moroccan touches sit alongside modern furnishings. Outside, arches frame the seating area, where cushioned chairs and a low table stand beside a sun lounger. A large dressing area forms part of the indoor layout.
Rich marble surrounds the deep, freestanding tub in the bathroom. A glass shower and two basins sit nearby. These suites can connect to a Deluxe Room, adding an adjoining bedroom when the two are reserved together.
The suite looks over white rooftops and the Tangier skyline from the fifth to seventh floors. A central divider marks out the bedroom and lounge....
From the top floor, the view reaches across white roofs to the Rif Mountains. A bedroom and separate living area blend modern furnishings with Arab-Andalusian details. Richly colored fabrics, carpets and brass lights sit alongside warm, dark timbers.
Green seating fills the lounge, with bright cushions and a patterned rug below. Tall curtains frame the windows, and a city mural runs behind the sofa. In the bedroom, a shaped headboard stands beside a golden-yellow chaise.
The spacious marble bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and a glass shower. Two basins form part of the vanity. A Fairmont Butler’s service is included around the clock.
From the top floor, the view reaches across white roofs to the Rif Mountains. A bedroom and separate living area blend modern furnishings with Arab-Andalusian...
Full-length windows look across Tangier from the top floor. The bedroom has golden-yellow seating, while gray sofas and dark cabinets define the living room. Marble floors and rich fabrics combine with gold accents inspired by the city’s Arab-Andalusian style.
A gold-toned ceiling and geometric lights add detail above the lounge. Outside, the broad space overlooks the city and can host a private reception. The bathroom also has a city outlook from its deep, freestanding tub. Two basins sit on a wide vanity beside it.
A Fairmont Butler is on hand around the clock. The service includes help with restaurant bookings and arranging childcare.
Full-length windows look across Tangier from the top floor. The bedroom has golden-yellow seating, while gray sofas and dark cabinets define the living room. Marble...
At the top of the hotel, the suite has a grand living room and a formal dining room. Deep green seating, colorful cushions and patterned carpets fill the lounge. Red velvet chairs ring the dining table beneath a crystal chandelier. City scenes continue across the walls.
The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, and the second bedroom has its own bathroom. A carved headboard stands against blue walls, with richly colored chairs nearby. In the bathing area, a freestanding tub sits beside dark, veined surfaces and a broad vanity.
The outdoor space overlooks Tangier and is large enough for a private reception. A Fairmont Butler offers 24-hour service. This includes arranging private excursions or escorting children to the Kids Club.
At the top of the hotel, the suite has a grand living room and a formal dining room. Deep green seating, colorful cushions and patterned...
The hotel has 133 accommodations in total, including rooms, suites, and penthouses. Mosaics, rich fabrics, and carved moucharabieh screens give the interiors texture and detail. Balconies or terraces are part of the accommodation throughout, with outlooks toward the forest or over the old city and distant mountains.
Deluxe Rooms measure 44 square meters, while Junior Suites extend to 69 square meters. Both have panoramic-view categories as well as forest-facing options. That choice changes your connection to the setting: the trees give a green backdrop, while the city-facing rooms place Tangier's rooftops in view. The generous outdoor access is useful even on a short stay.
Signature Rooms with Private Garden also measure 44 square meters. Their garden terraces have sun loungers, while the interiors combine a bedroom and sitting area with a marble bathroom. King or twin beds are available. Blue-and-white colors, engraved brass lighting, and the patterned screens carry the local design into a room that opens directly onto its own outdoor space.
The one-bedroom penthouses have 117 square meters of interior space, full-height windows, and broad terraces overlooking Tangier. Marble floors and gold details give the rooms a more formal character. A freestanding bathtub faces the city, so the view remains part of the experience beyond the living area. A 24-hour butler service can help with restaurant reservations and childcare arrangements. These accommodations suit guests who expect to spend substantial time at the hotel.
The Katara Suite has two bedrooms across 332 square meters, with a bathroom for each. Its separate living room and dining room give a family or traveling party space to gather, and the dining table seats 12. A large terrace extends the reception space outdoors. The layout is particularly relevant for guests entertaining during their stay, while the second bedroom keeps overnight accommodation separate from those shared rooms.
Families also have a connecting-room option in Tazi Two, which pairs a king bed with two single beds and opens onto a private garden terrace facing the eucalyptus trees. The hotel's Kids Club has supervised activities for younger guests, including arts and crafts, cultural workshops, gardening, and cooking classes.
Crudo draws on Mediterranean cooking, with fish and seafood central to lunch and dinner. Its dining room is light and contemporary, and a shaded patio brings meals outside. Breakfast includes Moroccan regional specialties alongside breads, pastries, and produce, so there is a local thread to the first meal of the day as well as the later menus. The restaurant's name refers to freshness and simplicity, with ingredients shaping the cooking.
Parisa is Persian, with herbs and spices central to dishes made for sharing. The restaurant has an intimate indoor setting and an outdoor terrace for dinner. Its distinct culinary identity gives an evening here a different focus from Crudo's Mediterranean seafood, especially for a party keen to order several dishes for the table.
The Rose Room occupies the ground-floor atrium, where skylights bring daylight into the tall space. Tea, coffee, cocktails, and mocktails are served here, with afternoon tea a particular reason to settle in. The hotel's signature tea blend adds a small detail of its own to a familiar ritual. This is a public room with enough architectural presence to merit time beyond a passing visit.
Origin Bar has dark timber paneling, leather club chairs, and an alabaster counter. Its emphasis is on cocktails and small-batch spirits, with food paired to the drinks. Innocents takes a more intimate, speakeasy approach behind an unmarked door, with mural artwork and live music contributing to its character.
S-Lounge by Buddha-Bar is the poolside venue, with casual dishes, drinks, and views toward the city. In-room dining is available around the clock, with signature dishes and lighter meals, particularly useful when you would prefer to eat on your own terrace.
Fairmont Spa covers about 2,500 square meters and includes 10 treatment rooms, a traditional hammam, vitality pool, and solarium. Outdoor rest areas connect the treatment spaces to the Andalusian gardens. Moroccan wellness traditions inform the treatments, which are tailored to individual needs.
The main outdoor swimming pool is separate from the spa's vitality pool. Crafted in black marble, it sits among the palace architecture, gardens, and mature eucalyptus trees. That material gives the pool its distinctive appearance, while loungers make the surrounding area somewhere to remain after a swim.
A 100-square-meter fitness center provides another way to keep a routine during a longer visit. Personal training and yoga are part of the wellness program, with a dedicated pavilion among the settings used for yoga.
Tangier faces the Strait of Gibraltar at the meeting of Atlantic and Mediterranean influences. The medina's lanes, the Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures, and the American Legation Museum give different perspectives on its history. Cafe Hafa and the coastal viewpoints add places to pause outside the hotel. The palace's hillside position makes it sensible to group city visits together and arrange the return journey in advance.
The hotel places central Tangier at roughly a 10-minute drive and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport at about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The concierge can arrange transfers, taxis, and car rental. For a longer northern Morocco journey, Asilah and Chefchaouen are among the excursions suggested by the hotel, while the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts extend the possibilities beyond the city. Staying at the palace gives those outings a spacious garden setting to return to.
A traditional hammam and secluded vitality pool make Fairmont Spa a reason to leave room for wellness during your Tangier stay.
Persian cooking at Parisa and Mediterranean seafood at Crudo bring two distinct dinner choices within reach when you stay at the palace.
The black marble swimming pool sits among Andalusian gardens and mature eucalyptus trees, giving outdoor downtime a setting with real character.
Palais Tazi Ksar Al Mandoub, Jamaa Mokrae, 90000 Tangier, Morocco
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Yes. Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier is worth it for travelers who want a luxury palace hotel in Tangier with Moroccan character, calm gardens, a Fairmont Spa, refined dining, and views over the city. It is best for guests who prefer a quiet resort-style base above the medina. Choose it if you want space, service, and a polished stay rather than a small riad in the old town.
Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier is in the hills above Tangier, Morocco, in the Boubana and Jbel Lekbir area. The hotel sits among gardens and eucalyptus trees above the medina. The setting feels private and residential, with city views instead of a dense city-center feel. Guests usually take a taxi or hotel car to the medina, kasbah, marina, and restaurants in town.
Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier has 133 rooms and suites. The official room mix includes guest rooms, suites, and penthouse-style accommodation. This size gives the hotel a full-service resort feel while keeping a palace atmosphere. Book a higher room or suite if views and extra space matter for your stay.
The hotel is a restored 1920s palace linked to Ahmad Tazi, an adviser in Tangier's historic era. Its appeal comes from Moroccan architecture, high-ceilinged interiors, gardens, and modern Fairmont service. It stands out because it feels different from a standard city hotel. The experience is more about palace atmosphere, views, spa time, and a calm base for exploring Tangier.
Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier is above the medina rather than inside it. This gives the hotel more space, quieter surroundings, and better views. It is still practical for sightseeing in Tangier. Plan to use a taxi, private transfer, or hotel car when going to the medina, kasbah, cafes, museums, and port area.
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