Golden Tulip Farah Tanger

Golden Tulip Farah Tanger is an upscale hotel on the Route de Malabata, on the eastern Malabata hillside of Tangier in Morocco's Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. The Malabata corniche runs along the eastern end of the bay, with the beach nearby and the Cap Malabata lighthouse further out, while the ferry port and the medina are a short drive to the west. Visitors without a car usually rely on petit taxis, which are inexpensive and metered. The hotel is a modern property rather than a heritage building, with contemporary public areas, large windows and views toward the bay and the Strait of Gibraltar from the higher floors. Its character is that of a comfortable, full-service leisure and business hotel in a part of the city that has seen heavy development in recent years. Accommodation consists of standard rooms, double or twin rooms and suites with air conditioning and Wi-Fi; nightly rates of roughly MAD 800 to 1,600 make it a moderately priced option for the five-star category. Dining is centred on the on-site restaurant, which serves Moroccan and international dishes, with a buffet breakfast typical of hotels of this type. The pool, spa and fitness centre give guests a place to relax after sightseeing, and the pool is especially popular in summer. Service is oriented toward both holidaymakers and visiting professionals, with staff able to arrange airport transfers, excursions to the medina, the Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel, and day trips to Asilah or Tetouan. Families are welcome, and the location near the beach appeals to those wanting sea air without leaving the city. Because Malabata is somewhat removed from the old town, travellers planning heavy medina exploration should factor in short taxi rides, and reservations are advisable in July and August when Moroccan and European visitors fill the coast.