Hotel Marrakech

Hotel Marrakech is a two-star budget hotel at the edge of the medina in Tangier, northern Morocco, near the Grand Socco, the open square that marks the boundary between the old town and the Ville Nouvelle. The exact street address is not confirmed, but the location places the hotel within a few minutes' walk of the main medina gate, the Petit Socco, the Kasbah and the cafes and bakeries of the surrounding lanes. The port is reachable on foot downhill through the old town, and the railway station is a short taxi ride away.

The building is a modest, older city hotel rather than a restored riad. The hotel offers single rooms and double or twin rooms, and Wi-Fi is the only listed amenity, so air conditioning is not confirmed. Prices are listed at about MAD 250-450 per night, roughly $27-$48, which is at the budget end of the market. Guests have rated it 7.9 on Booking.com, a respectable score for its price bracket.

There is no restaurant, pool or spa. Meals are easily found nearby: the Grand Socco and medina have bakeries selling msemen and harcha for breakfast, small cafes serving mint tea and coffee, and inexpensive grill and fish restaurants for lunch and dinner. Street food, including sandwiches, soups and fried fish, is part of the experience of staying in this area.

The hotel suits backpackers, solo travellers and budget-conscious couples who want to be in the middle of the old town and do not require extensive facilities. Medina lanes can be noisy early in the morning and late at night, which is worth bearing in mind when choosing a room.

Service is basic and personal. Staff can usually arrange taxis and give directions, while guides for the medina and day trips to Chefchaouen, Asilah or Cap Spartel are best organised through licensed local guides or tour operators.