Petit Bijou de Tanger

Excellent stay at the Abyssin. Odile and her team took great care of us. The house is beautiful, peaceful and aesthetically decorated. The breakfast is excellent, the pool was very nice to relax in after a long day in the Medina. The terrasses overlook Tanger bay and a fantastic view of the entire area.

An Australian friend, an art dealer, once owned this place as his private residence in Tangier. He renovated it, adding a swimming pool on the lower level. At that time, his gardens adjacent to the Kasbah walls seemed sparse, but it still was a very pleasant place to enjoy a lunch in the sunshine. I am very pleased that the new owner has improved the house, and has transformed it into charming Maison d'Hôtes, with an eclectic mix of quality furniture and art works in the public rooms and its five private suites. L'Abyssin de Tanger is sun-filled, beautiful and a good alternative to large hotels, and you will be pampered in a home-like environment. There is strong WiFi throughout and credit cards are accepted.

I was optimistic because of the good reviews, anyway it did not meet my expectations. Firstly, I have stayed in Morrocco in Riads much better than this for a much reasonable price. Secondly, when you pay the same prices for a room like in Zermatt, Switzerland, you expect at least a good service and cleanliness. Yes breakfast was ok and the decorations are very nice, but that’s it.