A magnificent view over the rooftops of the Medina, a cup of tea, and a hookah to evoke the past captured in countless photos of celebrities—that’s what Café Baba offers, a place made legendary by the Rolling Stones.
This is where they loved to come during their stays in Tangier.
This small café, which opened its doors in 1943, was very popular with hippies from different countries in the 1970s and welcomed numerous artists from various backgrounds.
From the terrace of Café Baba, we can see the house of Barbara Hutton, one of the richest women in the world. She was called “the poor little rich girl” because of the hardships she had to overcome.
Barbara purchased the Sidi Hosni Palace in the Medina of Tangier, where she hosted numerous extravagant parties. She squandered the fortune she had inherited from her grandfather, the owner of the Woolworth department stores. Legend has it that she even had the streets of the Medina widened so she could drive to her home in a Rolls-Royce.
It was in Tangier that she sought refuge when she sank into depression following her seven failed marriages (including the one with Cary Grant), and it was in this city that she wished to be buried. Unfortunately, she passed away in 1979—ill, alone, and penniless—in California.
As you make your way toward the Hotel Continental, you will pass very close to Riad Dar Jameel. Richly decorated in the style of Fez, this place offers visitors a glimpse of another era. Its elegance and beauty make it truly unique.