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Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Tangier, Morocco · Fairmont · High Luxury
The palace was built in the 1920s for Ahmed Tazi, the Mendoub — the sultan's personal representative in Tangier's International Zone — who began construction but reportedly never spent a single night there before work was abandoned. Nearly a century later, OBMI and Madrid's CCCRA Architects restored and extended the labyrinthe structure on 3.6 hillside hectares above the medina, opening as Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier in 2023. The 40-foot atrium with its original honeycomb skylight remains the building's centrepiece.
- 133 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Neighborhood: Jamaa Mokrae
About Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
- Ahmed Tazi, the sultan's representative in Tangier's unique International Zone, began the palace in the 1920s and — for reasons still not fully explained — never occupied it, leaving a near-finished shell to stand empty for nearly a century before becoming a hotel.
- Tangier's International Zone status from 1923 to 1956 made the city a place where Moroccan, French, Spanish, British, and other authorities shared governance — Tazi was the Moroccan crown's sole official representative in this experiment in collective administration, lending the palace a singular political backstory.
- The restoration team preserved the original honeycomb skylight that floods the 12-metre foyer with natural light — one of the few surviving structural elements of the 1920s construction, which was only partly complete when it was abandoned.
History
Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier opened in 2023, converting a storied Moorish palace that had once been residence to Moroccan nobility into a luxury hotel. Set in the hills above Tangier's Medina with views across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain, the property blends authentic Moroccan architectural heritage with contemporary luxury. Tangier's position as a crossroads between Africa and Europe gives the hotel a unique cultural context. The property features traditional Moroccan hammams, Andalusian gardens, and multiple dining concepts celebrating local cuisine.
The setting
8 km from Tangier Corniche. 12 km from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Social Kitchen — Restaurant
Experiences
- Pottery Workshop — An immersive hands-on pottery workshop guided by a local artisan, teaching traditional techniques and creation of one's own pieces.
- Afternoon Tea — An elegant afternoon tea with delicate pastries, savoury treats and fine teas in a setting with views.
- Cultural evenings and live entertainment — Happenings including exclusive cultural evenings, gourmet dining experiences and live entertainment showcasing Moroccan hospitality.
- Kids Club — A Kids Club offers activities for younger guests.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Yoga
- Pet-friendly
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