Nord-Pinus Tanger

Nord-Pinus Tanger is a boutique hotel at 11 Rue Riad Sultan in the Kasbah, the hilltop old quarter of Tangier in northern Morocco. The location places guests within a short walk of the Kasbah Museum, the Place de la Kasbah, the medina's Petit Socco and the clifftop viewpoints over the Strait of Gibraltar. The Grand Socco and the Ville Nouvelle are reachable on foot in roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, while the port and Tanger Ville railway station are a short taxi ride away. Taxis cannot always reach the door because the Kasbah streets are narrow and steep, so luggage is often carried the final stretch. The property occupies a restored historic residence and follows the Tangerine tradition of blending Moroccan zellige tilework, carved plaster and cedar with a bohemian, collected-object aesthetic that reflects the city's international past. Rooms and suites are individually decorated, with high ceilings, traditional textiles and views over the courtyard, the rooftops or the sea depending on the room. Standout amenities include a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the bay, a bar and a restaurant serving Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes. Breakfast is typically served in the courtyard or on the terrace and centres on Moroccan breads, pastries, eggs, fresh juice and mint tea. There is no large spa or pool of the resort type; the appeal lies in atmosphere, design and location rather than facilities. The service style is personal and discreet, with staff able to arrange airport or port transfers, guided medina walks and day trips to Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules and Asilah. The hotel suits couples, writers and design-minded travellers who prefer character over scale, and rates of around 1,800 MAD in low season to 3,200 MAD in high season place it at the upper end of the Tangier market. Advance booking is advisable for spring and summer weekends and during the city's festival periods.