Hotel El Muniria

Hotel El Muniria is a small historic hotel at 1 Rue Magellan in the Ville Nouvelle of Tangier, northern Morocco, close to the Grand Socco and the entrance to the medina. It is best known as the place where the American writer William Burroughs lived and wrote part of Naked Lunch in the 1950s, when Tangier was an international zone attracting writers, artists and expatriates. The hotel's literary association is its main draw, and it has long been a stop for readers interested in the Beat Generation and in Tangier's cosmopolitan past.

The location is convenient: the Grand Socco is a short walk away, the medina lanes begin just beyond it, and the cafes and bakeries of the central new town are on the doorstep. The beach promenade and the port can be reached by a short taxi ride, and the railway station is also close by taxi. This makes the hotel a practical base for travellers who want to see the main sights on foot.

The building is old and modest rather than luxurious. It offers single rooms and double or twin rooms, and Wi-Fi is the only listed amenity. Prices are about MAD 300-500 per night, roughly $32-$53, which places it in the budget category. Visitors should expect simple rooms, period character and limited facilities rather than modern comforts, and should confirm details such as air conditioning and private bathrooms when booking.

No restaurant, pool or spa is listed. Breakfast and meals are found at nearby cafes and restaurants around the Grand Socco, where mint tea, msemen and grilled dishes are available at low prices. The cafes of the Petit Socco, a short walk into the medina, are traditional meeting points for writers and travellers.

Service is informal and personal, typical of a small family-run hotel. Staff can help with taxis and directions, and the phone number listed is +212 5 39 93 53 37. The hotel suits literary travellers, budget visitors and independent explorers who value history and atmosphere over amenities.