Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa

Gorgeous room- so pretty but everything is made to be more decorative than practical. The beautiful blinds didn’t shut right, so they clinked against the window every time there was any wind. The huge pretty and spacious bathroom had a shower that always over-flooded since it doesn’t drain right. The room key is an ACTUAL decorative ornate key which is a nice touch but you have to use it when you leave and come back since there is no auto lock and it’s a finicky door. Can just imagine how much they charge you if you lose it. The AC worked fine. But don’t trust the numbers since there’s no way that 25C was actually 25C in the room- much colder. The location is amazing - right in the middle of everything you ever want to see in tangier, but you pay a very heavy price if you are a light sleeper- it is by far the noisiest hotel we’ve stayed at, and the party outside your window doesn’t stop until well into 4AM.. dogs, kids, friends, cats, etc- they are all there seemingly screaming right where you are trying to sleep. We were on the second floor- maybe the other floors are better. The view, though is gorgeous- charming city view which looks very European. Breakfast area is sooo pretty- fireplace, and fountain, tons of comfy seats. Selection was ok. Basic stuff. Orange juice and lime juice freshly squeezed. Had beet juice one day and it’s ok if you really love sweet beets. Didn’t get a chance to go to the rooftop but the other reviews and pics show it’s worth the view.

Wonderful staff at a great location. Excellent value and delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.

Wonderful place to stay in Tangier. Great location, lovely courtyard, beautifully decorated room. Friendly staff.

I loved the place. I’m an American Moroccan and I felt very well at home here.

We had a wonderful two night stay at the Palais Zahia. The hotel is situated right in the Medina and very conveniently located to explore the Medina and the Kasbah. The ferry terminal is also a short walk away. The hotel offered us complimentary tea on arrival and the room was nice and comfortable. The hotel arranged transfer to and from the Ferry terminal and then to Chefchaouen at a reasonable rate. Staff was wonderful specially Mohammad and The manager, Sukaina. The dinner at the hotel restaurant was great too.

Our family loved the stay at Palais Zahia!!!! Location is excellent, right in the middle of medina and close to everything. Rooms are clean and spacious. Restaurant serves excellent food. Decor and design is simply beautiful. Arranging pickups and tours was super easy - everything one needs all in 1 place. Everyone at the hotel is what tops the experience!! So nice and accommodating; really made us feel like family.

Nicest hotel we stayed at in Morocco. Rooms and lobby are breathtaking, and the buffet breakfast was delicious and had many wonderful options that we did not see elsewhere in Morocco. The bed was especially comfortable. Great location in the medina and not too far to walk from the ferry terminal, though a cab would be useful if traveling with heavy luggage. Wish we had a few more days here as it was a truly wonderful stay. Staff was extremely helpful and even offered a free walking tour through the medina. Massage and spa services were also available though we didn't have enough time to try. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Tangier!

The staff at Palais Zahia are warm and welcoming and the hotel itself is a gem of Moroccan artistry. It’s centrally located in the medina in a busy square, great as a launching point for exploring on foot. The third floor terrace offers lovely views of the harbor. Breakfast, which is included, offers pastries, breads, fruit, confitures, and some fresh vegetables and olives. We had dinner in the hotel one evening; menu is Moroccan. We didn’t care for our fish dishes so much, but we were also getting a little tired of Moroccan fare. Service is excellent all around. The Palais does not serve alcohol. Our TV didn’t work and they couldn’t figure out how to fix it, but we didn’t need it anyway. The property can be a little noisy as Tangier stays up late and the morning call to prayer can be rousing. Be sure to pull your soundproof window closed at night😉 It was a special place to stay! Public Parking is down the hill on Blvd Mohammed V. Call hotel ahead to arrange help getting your luggage up the hill. Parking is not included but also not expensive.

If you want to stay somewhere which feels traditionally Moroccan then it should be here. Set in the middle of the medina amongst the markets and bars. Decor is how beautifully Moroccan and the staff are some of the most polite and helpful people I have met in the hospitality industry. Taxis can only take you so far into the Medina and you need to walk a couple of minutes to get to the hotel. It is tucked away and you could easily miss it, the taxi driver asked a local man to guide us. The Moroccan tea they offer you on arrival, taken in an area set up in the traditional Moroccan home style was a lovely touch. Would definately recommend and stay again.