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A tastefully restored Kasbah riad whose on-site hammam and massage draw comparisons to Michelin-starred service.

Dar Chams Tanja occupies an old building in Tangier's Kasbah, renovated in Moorish style with sculpted furniture, moucharabieh screens, and wrought-iron Marrakchi pieces. What sets it apart is the well-being centre built into the property: an on-site hammam and massage service guests describe as a genuine highlight, with several reviewers comparing the overall level of service to Michelin-starred restaurants.

The layout is classic riad — rooms face inward onto a central patio rather than the street, so there are no exterior windows, and there's no lift to help with the stairs. Getting to the property means navigating the Kasbah's hilly, stepped lanes, worth knowing before booking if mobility is a concern. None of that has hurt its standing: #2 of 66 B&Bs in Tangier on TripAdvisor.

Why we chose it

• 4/5 on TripAdvisor (502 reviews) — ranked #2 of 66 B&Bs in Tangier
• On-site well-being centre with hammam and massage treatments, repeatedly singled out by guests as a highlight
• Rooms have no exterior windows — they open only onto the interior patio — and there is no lift

Amenities

• On-site hammam and massage/well-being centre
• Air-conditioned rooms
• Flat-screen TVs
• Private bathrooms
• 24-hour reception
• Library terrace

Getting there

Dar Chams Tanja is in Tangier, about 15 minutes from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG). From here, Tangier & North Coast's highlights are within reach, including Kasbah of Tangier & Dar el-Makhzen, Cap Spartel & the Caves of Hercules and American Legation Museum — see the full Tangier & North Coast guide for more on what to see nearby.

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