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4.0 of 5
Avenue Mohammed VI, Tangier 40000, Morocco
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Ranked #21 of 35 hotels in Tangier
3.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
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Whitby, United Kingdom
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“The poor old lady of Avenue Mohammed VI.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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Having stayed at the Rif in the 80's and 90's, it was interesting to see the old girl again. As always the staff were helpful and the overall cleanliness was good. But the decline in tourist trade of Tangiers in general, together with a greater choice of hotels, has affected the Rif. It is now a hotel catering for the domestic market - nothing wrong in that indeed we
found the mainly Moroccan clientel very polite and quiet - unlike some drunk northern european tourists we have experienced on other holidays.

However we do think that the four star rating is out of date. The dining room was one example where standards have slipped. In the two weeks we were there the polished wooden floor was not buffed once. Table recovery was ad hoc with items of cutlery missing. We witnessed used cloth napkins being refolded and presented at new place settings and have seen them being used to dry crockery and cutlery - NOT A GOOD PRACTICE.

The main reason of returning to the Rif was the new title of "Spa". Be warned everything on the 6th flooor comes at an extra charge, even to the hotel guests, NOT ON!! and the whole operation had a dubious feel about it - heaven knows what a full massage entails.

We will not be staying again and just feel sorry that a hotel that once had such a reputation (Churchill staying there etc) is on its way down. Shame on you Atlas Hotels!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland NZ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Are you at the same Hotel??”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2011
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person found this review helpful

I cant believe some of the reviews posted here. The Hotel is FIRST CLASS. perhaps it has been refurbished/changed hands? The whole place is beautifully decorated, in tasteful colours. The staff are fantastic and the service is great. My room, 3rd floor rear, with a view to the pool, is excellent. Yes - the hotel is a bit noisy tonight - but the Morocco National Film Festival is based here. Lively is a better description. Altogether fabulous and on the list of my top ten hotels. -oh and free WiFi - in the bar - but it works in my room.

And if you read some of my other reviews - I dont give praise easily!!! and I travel for 6 months of the year.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London
1 review
“All in all a good deal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2011

The best thing about this establishment is its location, close tpo the sea (and sea views!) and a whole load of shops and bars nearby. Although the place is a tiny bit dated I think this place still represents the best value for money and also the safest location in Tangier. I did have a couple of issues but the management sorted them out quickly and efficiently. The price we paid through luxury-riads.com was also much cheaper than the walk in rate and also cheaper than the price other people we spoke to paid. I usually go to Agadir but French retirement villages’ are not really my scene anymore! Would recommend this hotel if asked if only for the location and the service. All in all very happy and very convenient to get here from the South of Spain.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Dated but still good quality”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2010

I stayed at this hotel at the start of a foray into Morocco. Arriving in the pouring rain I was greeted at the front desk by staff whose english was not great but still managed to check me in quickly with no hassles.

The room itself was clean and comfortable with a great view of the beach and plenty of room. That night I dined in the hotel restaurant where the staff were very friendly and put up with my poor attempts at trying to order in French (and for this I was extremely grateful). The food was very good, as was the selection offered at breakfast the next day. The surroundings are very dated (the hotel has a very 70's style) but in a way this is quite charming. Definitely do not expect modern, despite the spa.

My only gripe with this hotel was the inability to change my euros to dirhams. Despite having an exchange desk in the lobby it was closed the whole time I was there, leaving me stranded without local currency and thus forcing me to use the hotel restaurant. Thankfully there are banks and other hotels nearby which offered this service the following day.

Despite this glitch I would still recommend this hotel for those people making a short stay in Tangier.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Only reason to stay Location”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2010

This is the best location you can get ...that apart there is nothing to recommend this hotel .When I checked in there were guests complaining about air conditioning not working ...when I checked out there were other guests complaining the same ...and I was one of them ...The aircondition in this hotel does not work for wifi you have to go down to the lobby ,and when aircondiiton is not working you cannot open windows on sea facing ,premeium paid rooms because the noise of traffic and night owls from opposite night club is too loud for you to go to sleep .Spend your money elsewhere if you bother about it unless you want to party all night

Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
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Address: Avenue Mohammed VI, Tangier 40000, Morocco
Price range (per night):* INR4,033 - 9,410

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