Absinthe Guest House

Absinthe Guest House is a four-star guesthouse at 62 Rue Cheikh Mohamed Ben Seddik in the Dar El Baroud area of Tangier's old town, in Morocco's Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Dar El Baroud lies on the northern side of the medina, close to the Kasbah, the Place de la Kasbah and the sea viewpoints, and a short walk takes visitors to the Grand Socco, the main medina lanes and the beach. The ferry port is within a short taxi ride. Like the rest of the medina, the lanes around the house are narrow and car-free at the final stretch, so guests normally arrive by petit taxi to a nearby gate and walk the rest. The house is a traditional Moroccan building adapted for guests, with tiled floors, decorative details and a terrace that serves as the main place to relax. The name nods to Tangier's bohemian and literary past, when writers, artists and travellers gathered in the city, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Accommodation is offered as double or twin rooms and suites with Wi-Fi, and nightly rates of roughly MAD 900 to 1,400 place it in the upscale range. Breakfast is the main meal on site and usually includes Moroccan bread, pastries, eggs, jam and mint tea, and the hosts can suggest nearby restaurants serving tagines, couscous and grilled fish. There is no pool or spa, and air conditioning is not listed, so summer visitors should check cooling when booking. Service is personal, covering arrival help, taxis, medina orientation and day trips to Cape Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, Asilah and Chefchaouen. The guesthouse suits couples, solo travellers and visitors interested in Tangier's cultural history who want to stay inside the old town. With a small number of rooms, reservations are wise for spring, autumn and holidays.