Dar El Kasbah is a guesthouse at 12 Rue de la Kasbah in the historic Kasbah district, close to the beach and a short walk from the main sights. The property page lists a three-class guesthouse with four room types, from a Double Room and a Twin Room to a Deluxe Suite and a Quadruple Room for families, with premium bedding, rainfall showers, satellite television, air conditioning and heating. Free WiFi is available, and the house has a rooftop terrace, a garden, a library, a coffee shop and a restaurant, La terrasse, serving Moroccan dishes. The Kasbah Museum and Dar el Makhzen are two minutes away on foot, and the Grand Socco, Place de la Kasbah and the Petit Socco are all within five minutes. It suits couples and independent travellers who want to sleep in the old town.
Location and getting around
The position is the draw. You can walk to the Kasbah Museum, the Grand Socco, the Petit Socco and Place de la Kasbah in a few minutes, and the port, the beach and the Museum of Moroccan Arts are within about a mile. Cars do not reach every doorway in the old town, so arrange your arrival with the hotel.
Tanger Ville station is about nineteen minutes by car and the airport about thirty-one. A round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee per vehicle, and the front desk can help with tickets and tours.
Rooms and atmosphere
The four room types are compact to comfortable, from about 172 square feet in the Double Room up to about 377 square feet in the Quadruple Room, which sleeps four. The Deluxe Suite is larger and sleeps two. Expect a traditional Moroccan guesthouse feel, with a rooftop for breakfast and sea air, and a library and garden for quiet moments.
Breakfast is available, and a full breakfast is charged as an extra, so confirm what your rate includes. Several guests mention noise from the street and from a neighbouring cafe at night, so ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits and good to know: it is a good value for couples and small groups who enjoy character and do not need a pool or a gym. Check-in is available from late morning until midnight and check-out is at 11:00, which is generous for late arrivals. Pets are not allowed.
Expect steps and narrow lanes, and pack light if you can. The location makes it ideal for early starts at the Kasbah Museum or sunset tea at Cafe Hafa. If you want a larger hotel with a pool, choose the Hilton or El Minzah, and for a more upscale boutique riad nearby, look at Dar Sultan.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Terrace restaurant with Moroccan cuisine
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How close is Dar El Kasbah to the sights?+
The Kasbah Museum and Dar el Makhzen are two minutes away on foot, the Grand Socco three, and the Petit Socco and Place de la Kasbah about five.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available and a full breakfast is charged as an extra on the property page. Confirm what your rate includes before booking.
Is it noisy?+
Some guests mention street and neighbouring cafe noise at night, so ask for a quiet room away from the street.
