Dar Sultan is a small boutique hotel in a restored house on Street Touila, inside the Kasbah quarter of the medina. The hotel is rated as a four-class property and described as an upscale boutique riad. The setting is the point: Place de la Kasbah is two minutes on foot, the Kasbah Museum three minutes and the Petit Socco about seven. The house has a rooftop terrace with sea views, a library, a lobby with a fireplace, a restaurant and room service, and a small spa that offers massages. It is an atmospheric base for couples and for travellers who want to wake up in the old town and walk to the sights, with the understanding that the medina has stairs, narrow lanes and limited vehicle access.
Location and getting around
You are in the highest part of the old town, so most sights are downhill and walkable, including Cafe Hafa in the nearby Marshan district. The port is close, but cars cannot always reach the door, so arrange your arrival with the hotel. Secured self parking is available on site for a small daily fee, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request. The Grand Socco is a moderate walk away through the medina.
Rooms and atmosphere
There are six room types, including a Panoramic Room with sea view, a Marshan double, a City View double, a Grand Socco double, a Spartel queen and a twin. Rooms are named after Tangier places, which fits the sense of belonging to the neighbourhood. The building has no elevator and the stairs are steep, so it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, and you should travel light. The rooftop terrace is the highlight, and many reviewers describe a generous breakfast served there or brought to the room.
Who it suits and good to know: it is best for couples and independent travellers who enjoy character and don't mind steps. Check-in starts at 1:00 PM, check-out is at noon, the minimum check-in age is 19 and pets are not allowed. A city tax is charged per person per night. The page does not state that breakfast is included, so confirm with your rate. For ferry day-trippers it is not usually needed, but it is an excellent base for a night or two in the medina.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace with sea views
- ✓Library
- ✓Restaurant and room service
- ✓Massage and spa services
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Secured parking for a small fee
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is Dar Sultan?+
On Street Touila inside the Kasbah, two minutes from Place de la Kasbah and three from the Kasbah Museum. The Petit Socco is about seven minutes away.
Is it suitable for guests with mobility issues?+
Probably not, as the building has no elevator and the stairs are steep. Ask the hotel about room locations before you book.
Can I park or arrange transfers?+
Secured self parking is available for a small daily fee, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request. Confirm costs and arrival instructions with the hotel.
