Fairmont Tazi Palace

We were traveling through Spain and decided to spend a few nights in Tangier, as we had always wanted to see it. We debated about staying in the city center to be within walking distance to everything ... but ultimately, decided a 5-star resort would be more relaxing. Know that this resort is at least a 20 minute drive into the areas you might want to see in Tangier. There is no Uber in Morocco and this resort is in the hills ... so remote from towns/taxis/etc. The hotel was very good about arranging car service for between $20 - $35 each way for we wanted to get into the city. The upside is that Tangier can be chaotic with tourists and noise and activity and doesn't have many true luxury resorts in the city. The downside is you are paying $35 - $70, depending on car size each time you want to get into the city or beach. The upside is that you won't really want to leave the resort, once you enter it. It is truly a five-star oasis. The landscaping is beyond beautiful with flowers and lavender growing everywhere and it is kept up very well ... not a blade of grass or couch cushion is ever out of place. They even have a small path which they call 'the forest' with a nature walk lined with flowers. The only downside to this hotel is that one half of the hotel overlooks a neighborhood compound where people live. We had a rooster outside our room, which would crow loudly every 15 seconds ... all day long starting at 6 a.m. You could hear it through the glass door but to sit outside on the balcony was tough to do because it was nonstop loud crowing. Also dogs were barking and people were partying at night. My suggestion is to ask for a room on the forest side vs. the side overlooking the neighborhood. We had a suite with panoramic balcony. Aside from the sounds of rooster, dogs, voices and people being able to look into our balcony, it was a big balcony with lounge chairs. Perfect for sitting with a glass of wine and looking out into the distant city's lights. The suite itself was very spacious with a separate dressing room/closet ... luxurious marble bathroom with a big soaking tub and shower ... a living room area and a bedroom area, separated by a partition with a TV. The bed was a little more firm than I like ... and the couch was terrible as the cushions slid around with big gaps in them, making it difficult to sit on. The bathroom shower and tub were the best part of the room and having the wardrobe connected made it easy to get ready with privacy. The pool area is great. It was never tough to get a lounge chair and there were so many places to sit. Many hotels and restaurants do not serve alcohol in Morocco, however at this one, they do and there is a pool bar you can order from. The water temperature was on the cool side but tolerable. Downside is for some reason the pool closes at 6 p.m. There is nothing better than a night swim so I'm not sure why it closes so early. We ate at the restaurant one night which was fantastic. The tanginess we had here (especially the beef) were the best we had in Morocco. Of course it was much more expensive than in town but the flavours were so on point ... and it came to the table bubbling. Most of the other restaurants we ate at in Morocco did not seem freshly made from the oven. Also, spend the extra money and get the package which includes breakfast. It was amazing and one of the best buffets we have been to with a lot of variety. You really must see it to believe it. Lastly, the staff was truly 5-star. We literally didn't encounter even one person who didn't seem to love their job. The concierges were so helpful with booking cars, making recommendations, getting us good restaurant reservations, etc. They even gave us their what app numbers to ensure that we were connected. The workers at the breakfast buffet were so friendly and conversational and taught us a lot about the country/city. One of our drivers Boulaiz was the highlight of our trip. He was so nice and helpful. Overall, I would highly recommend this resort to lose yourself in relaxation, if you are okay with not being in the city.

We had the distinct pleasure of cooking alongside Chef Ouadia Benmazhar and his associate chef Karim (a). We arrived to warm smiles and extreme professionalism. After a few minutes we all laughed, chopped, marinated and bonded over our lack of knife skills and Chef Ouadia’s profound talent. We made tasty traditional Moroccan dishes. Once we were done the staff set us up at a beautiful table and the food we created was served in a three course meal. By the way- the finished product was delicious. This is a spectacular way to learn about Moroccan culture and cuisine. To have a chance to learn alongside Chef Ouadia and Karim (a), is truly a gift.

Unparalleled Luxury and Service extraordinary 5-star hotel perched high in the hills of Tangier. From the warm greeting at arrival to the exceptional dining and cozy bar area, everything about this resort feels exclusive and peaceful. The staff was extremely attentive. We would like to especially recognize: • Wassim at the Front Desk who was very welcoming & showed us the hotel services; Karima during breakfast who was very pleasant; Majda at the Moroccan restaurant (Social Room) who provided great service, and food suggestions; and Nehza at the main floor bar lounge. Thank you to all of you and others at the front desk, and the breakfast room!

My stay at the Fairmont Tazi Palace was everything I was hoping it would be, a truly beautiful and relaxing experience. The staff in particular are all absolutely stellar and couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. I’d especially like to call out Yasmine and Abdullah for making each breakfast a highlight of my day! Try the mint tea, it’s an absolute treat 💚

Absolutely top notch experience at The Fairmont Tazi Palace! From the picture perfect view of Morocco, lovely rooms, refreshing pool, beautiful Forrest walk, spa and your choice of 3 restaurants, this property has it all. Best of all is the professional, passionate and genuinely gracious staff. A particular favorite was Najim who assisted us with breakfast each morning. He was kind and funny and helped me remember all my belongings. This is a do not miss experience. Cheers!