Dar Tanger Medina is a small guesthouse at 11 Rue Lokous, in the medina near the port. The property page lists seven rooms, each named after a place or a story, among them Kasbah, Chaouen, Marhaba, Medina, Tanja and Sherhazad, spread across twin, double and family layouts. Rooms have air conditioning and heating, free WiFi, flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, separate sitting areas and private bathrooms with tubs or showers. Breakfast of local dishes is included in the rates shown. The hotel does not advertise a pool, a restaurant or a terrace, so think of it as a comfortable, central place to sleep and start the day rather than a resort. The Kasbah Museum and Dar el Makhzen are two minutes away on foot, and the Petit Socco, the Grand Socco and Place de la Kasbah are each about three minutes away.
Location and getting around
The medina setting is the point. The Petit Socco and the Grand Socco are each about three minutes on foot, so you can step out for breakfast tea or a late-night stroll without a taxi. Mendoubia Gardens, the port and the beach are within about a mile.
Tanger Ville station is about fourteen minutes by car and the airport about twenty-five. Cars cannot reach every old-town door, so message the hotel before arrival, and note that the check-in window shown on the property page is narrow, with late check-in available during limited hours, which means you should confirm your arrival time in advance.
Rooms and atmosphere
All seven rooms are one-bedroom, with Twin, Double and Family layouts. The Family Room sleeps three with a queen and a twin bed, and the Tanja room has a city view. Free infant beds and extra beds are available, which is useful for small families. Breakfast is included, a rare bonus in a medina guesthouse, and self parking, where needed, is available for a small nightly fee. Expect traditional decor rather than a luxury finish, and a short walk through old lanes with your bags.
Who it suits and good to know: it is a good value for couples, solo travellers and small families who want a central base and do not need hotel services. There is no pool or restaurant, so plan dinner out, which is easy in the medina. Check-out is at noon and pets are not allowed.
Because the lanes are steep and uneven, it may not suit guests with limited mobility, and you should pack light. For a larger hotel with facilities, compare the Hilton or El Minzah, and for a more polished Kasbah boutique stay, compare Dar Sultan.
Why stay here
- ✓Breakfast of local dishes included
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
- ✓Seven individually named rooms
- ✓Family room for three
- ✓Free infant and extra beds
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Dar Tanger Medina?+
Yes, the property page shows breakfast of local cuisine included in the rates. Confirm for your chosen rate.
How close is it to the main sights?+
The Kasbah Museum is two minutes away on foot, and the Petit Socco and Grand Socco are about three minutes each.
Does it have a pool or restaurant?+
No, the property page does not list a pool, restaurant or terrace. Plan to eat out in the medina.
