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Reviews of Bab El Fen

40, Rue Abdessamad Guenoun Kasbah, Old Medina, 90000 Tangier, Morocco

#40 of 64 B&Bs and inns in Tangier

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 72 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    8.0
    Good location for exploring and getting to know Tangier a little
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    All good here. Really enjoyed the stay

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent weekend trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit more direct contact with reception

    Excellent location and fantastic house

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location is amazing and property full of art

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location and great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bath tub and the internet in the room

    Location is great. The roof top is amazing! The bed is very comfortable

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice property in a good location - close to the main attractions, Grand Socco and good restaurants. Super atmospher
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast would be nice

    Location, terrace

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Important to know hotel located on the top of the medina. Need to be in shape to go up the hill and stairs to get there

    The view the terrace the art all over the bulding and the confortable bedding. Very nice duvet Nicely located Lovely receptionist always ready to help with anything you need (sorry forgot your name)

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay and good value for moneu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were quite small and with no ventilation

    The central location in the Kasbah and the beautiful terrace. Excellent staff who were super helpful. Especially Hismath!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could use better pillows and sheets.

    Hetham was an amazing host. Very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well, the air conditioner was not working. It was too hot to stay, but the guy named HEETAM was a great guy. He works at the reception and he tried his level best to accommodate my needs. He even brought a standing fan. Also, they should include breakfast which would be a cherry on top.

    The location was superb. It's in the heart of tangier. Kasbah is the best place to see the panoramic view of the entire tangier. The doors and houses were amazing. Heetam was very welcoming and very supportive. He even showed me around cause I got lost inside the kasbah. He can literally become an excellent guide but he is a receptionist at babel fen. I wish him best of luck for his future.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful traditional accommodation in a quiet location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Beautiful location, lots of character. Traditional decor. Amazing view of Tangier from the terrace!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    7.0
    Great location and a budget option - don’t expect luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You can hear everything and the rooms are not as dark as desired at night. If someone coughs, sneezes or makes any noise - everyone can hear it in their room as the walls are thin. Also, depending on the room you’re in the light may be turned on and wake you up in the evening since it goes through some rooms and their windows. There were also a few mosquitos that would come into our room so we had to kill them after being woken up by being eaten alive

    Charming rooms and fantastic location with a rooftop terrace.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    8.0
    Friendly, secure and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was only a limited selection of restaurants nearby. The rooms were small but adequate for a short stay.

    It is wonderfully located in a quiet area above the old Medina. The upstairs or downstairs lounge areas provide a quiet place to relax and the view across the bay from the upstairs terrace is beautiful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic place, staff, terrace and location. Would recommend highly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing place, one minor thing to flag was that our en suite bathroom lights were a bit dim and the (classic) Riad doors blew open in the wind at times.

    Beautiful terrace, great location, nice rooms and helpful kind staff. Great location by the Kasbah for exploring the old medina of Tangier whilst also being able to get out to the port/corniche via the Kasbah steps.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful… the Kazbah is amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was difficult to find and our taxi dropped us far away. Instructions for a taxi would have been very useful. We left too early to enjoy breakfast.

    View’s wonderful, location in the Kazbar extraordinary. Young man on the desk really helpful and great communicator. The restaurant he sent us to was excellent. Early morning taxi driver coming to the door in the dark much appreciated.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant stay to relax and take in Tangier
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The exact location was sent to me but my phone wasn’t reading it correctly and was directing me somewhere else. This wasn’t the property’s fault at all but would advise people to make sure they are clear on directions before arriving, at least if taking the ferry. Once I got closer to the hotel my app corrected itself and showed the location correctly but this was after an hour of walking in circles and being told certain streets were closed and then accidentally getting absorbed by a “guide”.

    The space was amazing, filled with art, tile work, etc. Ahmed and Haithem were both very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I was particularly amazed by the outdoor rooftop spaces and views of Tangier. A great place to relax and soak it all in after our journey.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    9.0
    Breathtaking view of the sea and tangier
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Breathtaking view of the sea and tangier. Guest Haitam. is a super friendly polite neat helpful young man. He makes your stay complete and a real connector. Zouliha the housekeeper is also a super sweet person. Sokran! Relax in the beautiful terrace room and everything is close by. The old medina is a true pearl

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location is great in the Kasba in small narrow street. The house is nice and room was comfy. The roof top has great views over the city although there is no shade.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    8.0
    Cosy and artsy facility in a great location with wonderful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I had to say something it would be one thing; the facility could have more toiletries available on the bathroom but this is a small detail.

    Haitam was the young gentleman at the reception. He called us before we arrived and he was there to check us in. He was very kind and professional. He walked us to our room and was there if we needed anything. He made us a great tea kettle at night and we sat in the terrace which has a wonderful view of the city. The owner is an artist and the facility has paintings everywhere which gives the facility a unique charm.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    9.0
    amazing, we want to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it is an old building, so it is quite noisy during a windstorm, which we had all night. maybe they can put a white noise machine or tighten the old doors and windows, it is a really nice location and beautiful house.

    great location, the staff was very nice and helpful. Hetam took care of every need and was very good to us. we really appreciated his efforts.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    9.0
    Great local stay in the heart of the Kasbah. Super breakfast and assistance with booking taxi etc.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not much room for siutcase in room.

    The communication with the host was super easy via Whatsapp. He reached out himself days ahead.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    9.0
    We absolutely enjoyed and recommend staying in Bab el Fen! The rooftop is the perfect place to enjoy the view over Tange
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The light in the bathroom was a bit too low and the door got stuck a bit.

    The view and location are exceptional, the room was comfortable and the staff was lovely (especially Haitham! keep up the good work). The breakfast was amazing!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is nicely decorated and its size is very big The bed is very comfortable. The staff is helpful and very kind The terrace has incredible views of the port

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    7.0
    Memorable indeed!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All of the windows that opened up to the lobby, inside the building, could not be shut properly, so we kind of felt like being in the same space as the public area of the hotel. It felt like everyhting we said or did could be heard from the lobby. No tv in the room, WiFi didn't work (except on the roof), no safety box, no fridge, no A/C (just a fan). This hotel is extremely hard to find if you approach from the old town hussle and buzzle. I have never ever been in a place that is such a maze!! A tip I would give to people searching for this hotel is to enter from a harbour side stairs along the city wall, get close to the Kasbah museum and once you get there check a map or ask someone. Otherwise you might end up searching and walking and getting lost for hours!

    This unique and authentic place is truly memorable! The young man who greeted us upon arrival was very helpful and thoughtful and spoke surprisingly good english (compared to some other people we met in Tangiers). We had book a Junior suite, which in all quirkyness was an experience! Windows opening up to the lobby, inside the property; shower tucked on the back of a cave-like rock wall... The roof terrace has amazing views over the old town and the harbour and the breakfast we had up there was stunning. We were so amazed by the amount of the food and drinks the young man brought to table that we had to ask, if it really was just for the two of us. "This is the smallest possible moroccon breakfast" he replied. 😁 Even though the hotel seemed to be quite fully booked we didn't really see or meet other guests so it felt private and peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2022

    8.0
    Very nice and very kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Security. The locks in rooms should be changed. They are outdated and fragile.

    It's in the heart of old medina. I loved how close it is to museums

    Stayed in August 2022

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