Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Tangier, Morocco
Vibe
Centenary eucalyptus trees and Andalusian courtyards surround this hillside retreat, where soaring arches look out over the city below.
“Palatial hillside hideaway”
Restored Arab-Andalusian architecture featuring handcrafted zellige tilework, tadelakt plaster, and twelve-meter-high lobby ceilings.
Restored 1920s hillside palace originally commissioned as a residence for the Moroccan king's advisor.
Traditional Moroccan hammam, sunlit solarium, and an outdoor vitality pool set within secluded Andalusian gardens.
In the Boubana hills, surrounded by eucalyptus forest above the old medina and bay.
“It’s a palace in the literal sense — arches, parapets, marble by the yard — but also profoundly private and restful in the rooms.”
Rooms
Intricate moucharabieh screens and hand-cut zellige tilework frame deep soaking tubs with sweeping views across the forested hillside.
“The lobby, a luminous space with a 12-meter-high ceiling, is the first hint that this hotel does everything in style...”
Wellness
An outdoor black marble pool sits among citrus groves, while the vast spa centers on a traditional Moroccan hammam and solarium.
Backstory
Originally constructed in the 1920s as a palatial private residence for the royal advisor Ahmad Tazi, the estate opened following meticulous restoration.
Eat & drink
Evenings drift between Persian feast dishes at Parisa, garden-infused cocktails at Origin Bar, and live music inside Innocents speakeasy.
The neighborhood
Set high in the Boubana hills, the secluded grounds overlook Tangier's ancient medina and the distant Mediterranean coastline.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.