Hotel Nord-Pinus Tanger

Hotel Nord-Pinus Tanger is a small luxury hotel on Rue Riad Sultan inside the Kasbah of Tangier, northern Morocco. The Kasbah occupies the highest point of the old town, enclosed by ramparts and looking out over the Strait of Gibraltar, and the hotel's position within it gives access to some of the best views in the city. The Place de la Kasbah, the Kasbah Museum and the Dar el Makhzen palace are within a few minutes' walk, while the Petit Socco and the port lie downhill through the medina.

The property is a riad-style house, with rooms arranged around a courtyard in the Moroccan tradition. Interiors combine traditional craftsmanship with a boutique sensibility, and the atmosphere is intimate rather than corporate. The hotel offers double or twin rooms and suites, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi among the listed amenities. Prices are about MAD 2,000-4,500 per night, roughly $213-$480, placing it among the most expensive accommodation in the old town.

A terrace over the strait is one of the main attractions, particularly at sunset, when the light over the water and the Spanish coast is at its best. The hotel has a restaurant, and meals typically draw on Moroccan and Mediterranean cooking, with breakfast served in the courtyard or on the terrace. A hammam is also listed among the amenities, offering traditional steam and scrub treatments that suit the riad setting.

There is no large pool or fitness centre listed; the appeal is the setting, the privacy and the architecture. Because the Kasbah lanes are narrow and cars cannot reach the door, luggage is usually carried the last stretch on foot, and guests should arrange arrival details with the hotel in advance.

Service is personal and discreet, and staff can arrange guides, taxis and excursions to Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, Asilah and Chefchaouen. The hotel suits couples, writers and visitors seeking a high-end, atmospheric stay in the historic centre rather than a conventional resort.