Tangier
Morocco · Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma · 30 m
Description
Tangier (طنجة) is a vibrant port city in northern Morocco and a fascinating crossroads between Africa and Europe, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Situated on the Strait of Gibraltar, the city is known for its whitewashed medina, historic Kasbah, lively markets, and sweeping beaches. Once an international zone and a magnet for artists and writers such as Paul Bowles, Tangier blends Moroccan traditions with European influences and a distinctive cosmopolitan flair. As an important port and centuries-old hub of trade and cultural exchange, Tangier remains Morocco’s legendary gateway to Europe.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Kasbah and Old Medina
- Cape Spartel
- Caves of Hercules
- Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures (Dar el Makhzen)
- Grand Socco (Place du 9 Avril 1947)
- Petit Socco
- Tangier American Legation Museum
- Phoenician Tombs and Hafa viewpoint
- Café Hafa
- Perdicaris Park (Rmilat Forest)
- Achakar Beach
- Tangier Beach and Corniche
- Mendoubia Gardens
- Bab Al Bahr viewpoint
- Grand Mosque of Tangier
- Ibn Battuta Tomb
- Ibn Battuta Memory Museum (Borj A-Naam)
- Dar Niaba Museum
- Bab Kasbah
- Bab Fahs
- Medina souks and artisan lanes
- Saint Andrew's Church
- Sidi Bou Abib Mosque
- Cinema Rif (Cinémathèque de Tanger)
- Gran Teatro Cervantes
- Chefchaouen Blue Medina(Day trip)
- Tetouan Medina (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Villa Harris Museum
- Villa Harris Gardens
- Tangier Corniche and Marina Bay
- Tangier fishing port and waterfront
- Merkala Corniche
- Merkala Beach
- Cape Malabata
- Malabata Beach
- Malabata Lighthouse
- Playa Blanca
- Plaza de Toros
- Place de France
- Boulevard Pasteur
- Terrasse des Paresseux
- Dar Gnawa
- Tangier contemporary art galleries
- Sidi Kacem Beach
- Diplomatic Forest
- Dalia Beach(Day trip)
- Ksar Sghir(Day trip)
- Asilah Medina and Portuguese Ramparts(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- TNG
- Train stations:
- Tangier Mghouga, Tanger Ville, Tanger Ville - Al Boraq
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry