Palais du Calife Resorts and Spa  

Perched on Tangier’s Malabata Bay, the 5-star Palais du Calife Riad & Spa sits a 1-minute walk from Malabata Beach and close to Tangier Beach, Place de la Kasbah, the Port of Tangier and the ferry terminal — a scenic riad stay with easy access to the sea.

This Art Deco riad wears blue-and-white hues, hand-made mosaics and arabesque walls that blend authentic Moroccan craft with modern comforts. The 52 air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, separate sitting areas, private baths with tubs or showers, complimentary bottled water and thoughtful toiletries — many rooms offer sweeping bay views for dramatic sunsets.

Find a full spa with massages, an indoor pool plus an outdoor swimming and lounge area, a sunlit patio, health club and even a nightclub on site. Guests can use private parking or valet, and there’s a roundtrip airport shuttle (may incur a surcharge) — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and step straight into relaxation.

Complimentary wireless high-speed internet keeps you connected. The riad also offers concierge services, multilingual staff, luggage storage and laundry facilities.

Two restaurants and two cafés serve a mix of local and international dishes in a polished setting, with two bars/lounges for evening drinks and 24-hour room service. Breakfast is available for a fee — expect Moroccan flavors alongside international choices.