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Experience the Moroccan Culture: Tangier Riad
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by: GeraldBranch
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Tangier is believed to be the most dynamic and mysterious city in Morocco. Known as the "gateway of Africa," it is located 60km from Gibraltar and 14km from Spain. It is a dynamic mix of European, Moroccan and African cultures. The Tangier's strong international flavor of cultures and traditions, as well as its beautiful attractions makes the city a perfect destination to visit. With several beaches, museums and gardens, it is a great place for a holiday trip.
While traveling to Tangier, you may want to experience further its unique mix of international cultures in its hotels. Tangier can offer its guests exquisite guesthouses to stay. They are known as riad that may be either a traditional Moroccan house or a palace with beautiful indoor gardens. Staying in a Tangier riad, one can feel and experience its rich and vibrant culture.
You may want to stay at one of the oldest guesthouse in Tangier. Riad Dar Sultan is a 300 year old riad located at the heart of Tangier's Kasbah District. It was once the house of a former Sultan. The Sultan lived in Dar El Mahkzen which is now converted into a museum. Riad Dar Sultan has 6 spacious rooms equipped with lobby, fireplaces and library. Each room is elegantly designed with the local Moroccan lifestyle. Its guests can enjoy the spectacural view of the sea and the old district of Kasbah while staying in Riad Dar Sultan.
Riad Dar Jameel. If you want to have a taste of the past and at the same time the beauty and elegancy of the present, you may want to stay to Riad Dar Jameel. This riad is known as the "sanctuary of peace and tranquility." This is the most intimate place in Tangier that lets you relax and at the same time, experience and feel the mysteriousness of the city. The place is designed with both Moroccan and European flavor. It has elegant rooms and suites with splendid stucco ceilings as well as a bed with baldachin and a traditional Moroccan couch.
Riad Tanja. Riad Tanja is the first and therefore the oldest guest house in Tangier. This riad offers a high quality and luxurious accommodation. Rian Tanja is purely Moroccan designed with elegant, old pieces of furniture and ornaments, giving its guest the comfort and sleekness of a Tangier riad. It has 6 exquisite, spacious and well furnished double suites. Its terrace has lavishing, expensive flora overhanging the remarkable view of the bay.
Riad Dar Nour. This riad is popular to its authenticity and beauty. Riad Dar Nour, meaning the house of lights is decorated with collections from the 15 year period of the Arabs. The libraries are full with books from different parts of the world. It has 7 comfortable rooms and suites decorated by a collection of carpets and old ceramic from Tanger. Each room is equipped with own bathroom, air condition and heating.
Riad Dar Nilam. It is a remarkable place with a mix texture of Africa and the east of the Orient. Riad Dar Nilam is surrounded by various arts such as the astonishing smoothness of the Moroccan architecture and the breathtaking beauty of the garden. It has 3 suites and 2 rooms, each are uniquely decorated and are equipped with own bath, air conditioning, Internet access, mini bar and satellite TV. The riad also has a reading place and fireplace in the first floor, overlooking in the city. Riad Dar Nilam has massage rooms, a swimming pool and a hamman which enables its guest to relax.
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You yearn for a nice, peace and quiet spot where you can relax and soothe yourself right at the heart of Morocco; places like tanger riad is the answer. The tanger villathat surrounds the area perfectly suits your way of spending a relaxing vacation. You will certainly have no regrets visiting this place.
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