Dar Nour

Tucked away in the high northern reaches of the medina's 14th-century kasbah, with sweeping views of both the old city and the Straits, Phillipe Guiguet Bologne's Dar Nour (House of Light) is two adjoining houses offering individually furnished rooms and suites that beg exploration. An eight-seat dining table takes pride of place in the communal dining room, where guests are encouraged to engage in lively conversation. The floppy couches in the adjoining living room provide a welcome retreat should the discussion become too much for you.

Throughout the interior of Dar Nour are various objets d'art from Phillipe's personal travels, along with an enticing and extensive library that guests are encouraged to browse. The whitewashed roof -- with bright blue chimney stacks -- is split into three terraces, all with their own sitting areas that are a godsend during the steamy summer months when the limp afternoon sea breeze finally makes its way to land. During the winter months, when the nights can get quite chilly, each room is supplied with a portable heater.

Dar Nour exudes a coziness more attuned to a homestay than a boutique hotel, due as much to the warm and rustic Arabic-Andalusian decor as the personal yet unobtrusive attention from the small staff. Note: The unmarked green door is impossible to find on your own, and I encourage you to arrange a collection point with the dar.

Facilities:
Restaurant

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