Atlas Rif and Spa Tanger

Atlas Rif and Spa Tanger is a four-star hotel on Avenue Mohammed VI in Tangier's Ville Nouvelle, in Morocco's Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. The avenue follows the bay, so the beach and seafront promenade are close, and the city centre, the Grand Socco and the medina are a short taxi ride away. The railway station and ferry port are also within a few minutes by car, which suits travellers connecting between Spain, Tangier and other Moroccan cities. The hotel belongs to a Moroccan hotel group and follows a contemporary, practical style, with comfortable public areas and a focus on wellness facilities rather than historic ornament. Accommodation is offered as standard rooms, double or twin rooms and suites, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and nightly rates of about MAD 600 to 1,100 position the property as good value for the four-star category. Dining is centred on the hotel restaurant, which serves Moroccan and international dishes, and a buffet breakfast is typical. The pool provides a place to cool off in summer, and the spa is the main distinguishing feature, with massage and treatment options that appeal to couples and guests recovering from long journeys. Service is professional and mixes business and leisure clientele, with staff able to help with taxis, excursions to Cape Spartel, the Caves of Hercules and Asilah, and onward travel to Chefchaouen or Tetouan. Families are accepted, although the emphasis is on relaxation. The hotel is a sensible choice for visitors who prefer modern comfort and a spa to the more atmospheric but more basic medina guesthouses, and its position near the beach and city centre limits transfer costs. Booking in advance is useful in July and August and during Moroccan holidays, when the seafront hotels fill quickly.