This Moroccan City Is One of the Best Places to Go in 2023 — Thanks to This Stunning New Hotel

"Perched just outside Tangier where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, the recently opened Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier reimagines a restored 1920s palace into a luxurious public gathering place with 133 rooms, suites, and penthouses on a hillside overlooking sea, city, and mountains. I was struck by the soaring 40-foot reception ceilings, elegant arched hallways, patterned inlaid floors, and handcrafted Moroccan details—moucharabieh latticework, tadelakt plaster, and zellige tile—that give the property historical depth while feeling newly refined. The main level revolves around a large central courtyard where a 65,000-gallon black-marble pool reflects the surrounding arabesque architecture and where a natural forest blends into gardens of eucalyptus, palm, olive, citrus, and pomegranate. Service is warm and attentive, designed to feel like being looked after in a private residence, and the team curates cultural experiences from cooking classes to horseback riding at sunset and excursions to Chefchaouen and Asilah. Guest rooms are bathed in natural light and marry contemporary layouts with traditional arabesque shapes, many with private terraces or garden rooms and panoramic categories that offer sweeping sunset views. The hotel also supports robust wellness offerings—yoga and workout spaces, a spa with 10 treatment rooms using Swissline, Maison d'Asa, and Sodashi products, plus outdoor jacuzzi, hammam, and solarium—while positioning itself as a growing culinary and cultural hub just a 15-minute drive from Tangier’s ancient medina." - Dan Koday Dan Koday Dan Koday is a New York City-based travel and lifestyle writer, editor, and content expert. His work has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Brides, Business Insider, Purewow, InStyle, Robb Report, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines