El Minzah Hotel
Located in Tangier, Morocco
Description
“El Minzah Hotel Tangier will take you into the mysterious delight of Morocco with its five star service and exquisite gastronomy. True Arabesque woodwork, oriental carpets and arched doorways greet you around the lobby area, where you can enjoy traditional Moroccan tea and perhaps some almond sweets as well.
Many parts of the property afford a stunning view of the bay of Tangiers and its busy port (becoming marina in the recent future). The Andalusian patio forms the heart of the hotel, with a magnificently carved sandstone portal, iron studded wooden doors and old world-charm. This patio is exceptionally beautiful, offering alfresco diningoptions in the morning as well as in the evening.
Comfortable bedrooms in a serene setting distinguish El Minzah Hotel Tangier as a five-star property with all the amenities of its class, along with an Andalusian touch. There are 140 elegantly furnished air-conditioned bedrooms, including 17 suites. Almost all of the bedrooms face the sun and afford sublime views of the gardens, courtyard, or the Bay of Tangier and the Mediterranean. Wireless internet is available in all rooms and in public areas. There are several restaurants and bars in the hotel.”
Contact and information
85 Rue De La Liberte, Tanger 90000, Maroc
Tel: +212 5 39 333 444
email: info@elminzah.com
Chip’s Notes
For years, this was the place to go when you came to Tangier. Omar Sharif stayed there. Aristotle Onassis, Yves St. Laurent, Rita Hayworth and all the world’s A-listers. El Minzah now is like an aging movie star. Still handsome, with good lines, but showing a bit of wear.
Our room was large with a view of the courtyard. When we arrived, it was as if we had stepped back into the 30s, wondering if Bogart or Bacall would wander past.
You can read more about our time in Morocco, including El Minzah in Dispatch XXVIII - The Mysteries of Morocco.
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