Pension saada

Between the Kasbah walls and the Grand Socco, Pension saada occupies a narrow townhouse on Rue las Once in Tangier's medina — a five-minute walk to the American Legation museum and close enough to the port that ferry travelers use it as a one-night stop before crossing to Spain.

Rooms are simple and unrated by stars, but the terrace catches sea breeze above the rooftops, and the owner keeps a mint tea service running most afternoons.

Expect narrow stairs, no elevator, and a location built for walkers rather than drivers.