Socco Hostel — Hotel in arrondissement de Tanger-Medina طنجة المدينة

The hostel is new, with a nice design, daily cleaning, and the terrace is by far the best feature. But this is where the positive ends. Now, let’s get to the negative side.

When I first checked in, I was told that if I wanted a lower bed, I would have to change rooms the next day. I didn’t make a problem out of it — I assumed maybe a group was arriving and needed to stay together. So I moved, no big deal. I kept extending for a couple of more days, cause this is my way of travel - you never know how long you’ll want to stay in a city. But the real problem happened when I wanted to extend for the last night. Suddenly, the staff told me that if I wanted to stay longer, I would have to move from a lower bunk to an upper one. That’s when it started to feel weird. I asked why I should move at all since I had already been staying there for several days (and already had to change the room once), and the guy at the reception told me, “Well, because guests are moving in and they requested lower beds two months ago.” Which was absolute nonsense — no hostel in the world guarantees you a lower bunk.

I didn’t have many options, so I moved. But when I finally saw the girls who checked in, I realized why they made me change the bed— they were friends of the staff or people who had clearly been there before. I have nothing against the girls — they were lovely — but this isn’t about them. It’s about the attitude of the staff. It really gave me the feeling that some guests get special treatment — probably people the staff already know — while others are just expected to adjust.

And then came the last straw — for that final night with all this inconvenience, they overcharged me by 50 dirhams. I paid 264. When I asked about it, they gave a ridiculous explanation that “the rate was higher because everything was booked that night.” I don’t understand why a guest who has been staying and paying the same amount of money for almost a week suddenly has to depend on their price fluctuations. Even if the rate was higher, they should have informed me in advance, not after the fact. Sounds like a friendly and family attitude? To me - absolutely not.

So yes, if you’re just coming for one night, you might not face any problems — they’ll just put you in an upper bunk, or if you’re lucky and the room is empty, maybe you’ll get a lower one. But if you plan to stay longer, be prepared to adjust to someone else’s schedule — because there will always be people who have priority over you.

The hostel’s motto, “Come as a guest, leave as family,” doesn’t reflect reality. Maybe someone feels like family if they are friends or people who come to this hostel quite often, and there will always be a bed reserved for them. But if you’re just a random traveller coming here, you won’t feel really welcome, you will not feel like family, and you certainly will not want to come back. I mentioned all this to them, so I hope there will be no bullshit comment about my review.

UPD to your comment: it was not a last minute extend. If you pretend to be a professional you MUST inform your customers about constant change of your prices. In general, based on how you treat negative comments here says it all about your...

This hostel is truly exceptional — I’d confidently say it’s one of the best in Tangier. There simply aren’t many hostels in the city that come close in terms of cleanliness, atmosphere, and quality.

One thing I genuinely missed was having someone from the hostel available to help with luggage, especially if you’re carrying a big suitcase.

That said, the kindness and professionalism of the staff completely made up for it — they really go the extra mile to make you feel at home.

At first, the location might seem a bit tricky, but it quickly proves to be very strategic — once you figure it out, you realize how easy it is to access everything from there.

The cleanliness of the place is absolutely outstanding — spotless in every corner. The interior design is warm, stylish, and full of character. I do wish there was an elevator though; dragging a heavy suitcase up the stairs isn’t ideal.

The female dorm was very clean, the bed was super comfortable, and the bathroom was also well-maintained. I personally think the lockers could be sturdier — something made of metal would offer better peace of mind for securing belongings.

Now, if there’s one area that really needs improvement, it’s the breakfast. Honestly, it was underwhelming — very repetitive, lacking variety, and nothing special. I was really hoping for something like an omelet instead of just boiled eggs every day.

The view from the rooftop, however, is on another level — absolutely stunning. Morning or evening, the sea view is breathtaking and gives the place a magical touch.

And I have to give a special shoutout to Soufiane— easily the highlight of the whole experience. He’s incredibly kind, helpful, and respectful. His attitude and the way he treats guests genuinely stood out. If I ever come back, he’ll definitely be one of the main reasons.

This place deserves all the praise — Highly...

The Socco was absolutely perfect for our stay in Tangier. The price is more than fair, as 1) the staff were incredibly helpful and responsive; 2) the location is ideal, right inside walls of Kasbah in the medina, and a short walk from the Green Mosque and the restaurants and cafés and museums so one feels quite safe walking both in the day and at night; 3) it is a gorgeous space, occupying a newly renovated building, and the rooms and communal spaces are stunningly beautiful as well as comfortable, with a mix of modern and traditional Moroccan art, furniture, textiles, and tiles; 4) a wonderful surprise for guests is the building has two roof terraces, providing a 360-view of the coast, port, city, and Medina - so watching the sun rise and set, the mist drift over the water, and having their delicious breakfast or an evening tea while taking in the sounds of the Muezzin's prayers, the incredible colors of light and sky and their reflections in the the colors and textures of the space, was such a sensorial experience hard to describe in words. Our stay coincided with Ramadan, and we appreciated the opportunity to share the Iftar with the proprietors and fellow guests, the traditional meal at sunset breaking their fast, allowing us to try local Moroccan dishes beyond traditional restaurant fare. We loved our visit to this city, and the local people we met, and staying at the Socco was very much a large part of our...