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Things to do in Tangier
Guides & tips for travelling in Morocco
Tangier, the gateway to Africa facing Europe, has a unique cosmopolitan charm — the one Matisse and Paul Bowles loved. Here are the essentials of the city of the strait.
The medina & kasbah
- Kasbah: Dar el-Makhzen palace (museum), ramparts, views over the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Petit Socco & Grand Socco: legendary cafés, the beating heart of the medina.
- Lanes dropping to the port, an arty mood.
- Café Hafa: mint tea facing the sea, on the cliffs (since 1921).
Culture & seafront
- American Legation (museum), legacy of "international Tangier".
- Corniche & beaches of the bay; Malabata.
- Head to Cap Spartel & Hercules Caves (where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean).
Around Tangier
- Cap Spartel & Hercules Caves (half day).
- Asilah, the white town of murals (45 min).
- Chefchaouen, the blue pearl (2h30).
How long?
- 1-2 days: medina, kasbah, Café Hafa + Cap Spartel.
- +1 day for Asilah or a Chefchaouen escape.
Practical tips
- Ferry arrival: Tanger Med port (~40 km) — see our Tangier airport/port transfer.
- Hilly medina: comfy shoes.
- Getting there: Ibn Battouta airport, from Casablanca (3h20).
Enjoy Tangier hassle-free
A private driver collects you at the airport or port and strings together Cap Spartel, Asilah or Chefchaouen — at a fixed price confirmed in advance.
FAQ
How many days for Tangier?
1-2 days for the city; +1 for Asilah or Chefchaouen.
What to do on a stopover (ferry/cruise)?
Cap Spartel + Hercules Caves + medina fit in a half day from the port.
How to reach Chefchaouen?
Tangier → Chefchaouen, ~2h30 of mountain roads.