North & Mediterranean
Tangier
The gateway between Africa and Europe on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Facing Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier has inspired writers, painters and musicians for over a century. Its whitewashed kasbah overlooks two seas: the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Today the city is booming, with a new marina, the Tanger Med port nearby and Africa’s first high-speed rail line linking it to Rabat and Casablanca.
Highlights
The former sultan’s palace with views over the strait.
The lively squares at the entrance and heart of the medina.
The first property owned by the United States abroad, now a museum.
Where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, with a cave opening shaped like Africa.
Terraced café in business since 1921, famous for mint tea above the sea.
Things to do
- Monuments & medinasMedina and kasbah walk — Explore the alleys between the Grand Socco and the kasbah.
- BeachesAchakar beaches — Long Atlantic beaches near Cap Spartel.
- Monuments & medinasDay trip to Asilah — A white seaside town famous for its murals and summer arts festival, 45 km south.
- Food & marketsSeafood and Spanish-influenced cuisine — Fish, tapas-style dishes and pastries.
- Monuments & medinasFerry to Tarifa — Spain is about an hour away by fast ferry (bring your passport).
Where to stay
The medina and kasbah for riads with views; the city centre and the bay for modern hotels near the station and the beach.
El Minzah Hotel
UpscaleHistoric 1930 hotel in central Tangier, steps from the medina.
- Address
- 85 Rue de la Liberté, 90000 Tanger
- Phone
- +212 539 333 444
- Website
- elminzah.leroyal.com
Hilton Tangier City Center
UpscaleModern five-star tower next to the Tanger City Center mall and the station.
- Address
- Tanger City Center, Place du Maghreb Arabe, 90000 Tanger
- Phone
- +212 539 309 700
- Website
- hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
ComfortPractical business-friendly hotel next to Tanger-Ville station.
- Address
- Place du Maghreb Arabe, 90000 Tanger
- Phone
- +212 539 309 500
- Website
- hilton.com
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Getting there
Tangier Ibn Battouta airport (TNG). Al Boraq high-speed trains from Rabat and Casablanca to Tanger-Ville. Ferries from Tarifa to the city port and from Algeciras to Tanger Med.
Local tip
Combine Tangier with Chefchaouen and Tetouan: both are within 1–3 hours by road.