December 30, 2009
Visiting Places Like Tangier Riad
Tangier is a mysterious city influenced by several cultures. It is located in 60km from Gibraltar and 14km from Spain. It is believed to be the most vibrant and mythical city in Morocco. Tangier is popularly known as the \”gateway of Africa\” and has several tourist attractions such as beaches, museums and gardens. Because of its rich European, Moroccan and African cultures, Tangier makes it a perfect destination to visit.
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.
Riad Dar Sultan is a 300 year old riad that was once the house of a former Sultan. The Sultan lived in Dar El Mahkzen which is now a museum. Located at the center of Tangier\’s Kasbah District, Riad Dar Sultan is equipped with various ancient ornaments and a spectacular view of the sea and the old district. It has 6 spacious rooms, elegantly designed with the local Moroccan culture. The riad has its lobby, fireplaces and library.
If you want to relax and wanted a quiet, intimate place, stay at the \”sanctuary of peace and tranquility\” – the Riad Dar Jameel. This riad allows its guest the peacefulness and mysteriousness of the city. One can experience the twist of a rich history and the beauty of the present. Its decors are greatly influenced by Moroccan and European cultures with stucco ceilings, traditional couch and a bed with baldachin in each room and suites.
Riad Tanja is the oldest riad in Tangier designed purely by Moroccan artifacts, old furniture and ornaments. The guests are provided with high quality, luxurious comfort and pleasure of a Tanger riad. It has 6 exquisite, well-furnished double suites. You can admire the stunning flora hanging in its terrace while enjoying the splendid view of the sea.
Riad Dar Nour, known to its unique beauty has 7 cozy rooms and suites. Each room has its own shower room, air conditioning and heating. Meaning the \”house of lights\”, the riad is further adorned by its collection of carpets, old ceramics and other ornaments from the 15 year period of the Arabs in Tangier. The guesthouse has also its own library with books from various parts of the world.
If you appreciate art, try to stay in Riad Dar Nilam. Riad Dar Nilam is an exquisite place with magnificent works of art that are expressed in every little detail. It is greatly influenced by both the African culture and the east of the Orient. You will be left in awe while looking at the smooth architecture of the riad, as well as its splendid gardens. Riad Dar Nilam offers uniquely polished rooms and suites with private shower room, air conditioning, Internet access, mini bar and satellite TV. Relax in the riad\’s massage room, swimming pool and hamman. You can also enjoy the spectacular view of the city while reading in its fireplace and reading place.
Morocco is a nice, peace and quiet area where you long to relax and soothe yourself; places like tanger riad is the answer. The tanger propertiesthat 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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