BETWEEN TWO SEAS
Discover Tangier: Medina, Kasbah, beaches, viewpoints and local travel tips
Your practical guide to Tangier: medina, kasbah, sea views, cafés, history, Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, shopping, food and day routes.
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Traditional Moroccan food
Typical restaurants in medina and kasbah.
Seafood
Marina, port and corniche.
Breakfast in Tangier
Cafés in Grand Socco and Marshan.
Cafés with history
Perfect for an end-of-day tea.
Modern restaurants
Marina Bay, downtown and Iberia.
Restaurants with sea views
Corniche, marina and Cap Spartel.
Tangier Medina
A maze of white alleys, blue doors and spice scents at the heart of the old town.
Cap Malabata
The white lighthouse facing Tangier bay and the strait.
The Corniche
Long seaside promenade, palm trees and Atlantic breeze.
Marshan district
Aristocratic district with villas, cafés and sea views.
Tangier Marina Bay
The modern marina with restaurants and bay views.
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Before you go
Arriving by ferry
Tangier is connected to Spain and Gibraltar by several ferry lines. Important: there are t…
Arriving by train
Tangier's main station is Tanger Ville. It hosts the Al Boraq high-speed train — Africa's …
Arriving by airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta International Airport (TNG) is about 15 km west of the city centre. I…
Moving around Tangier
An overview of transport in Tangier for visitors. For each mode in detail, see the dedicat…
Where to stay
Where to stay in Tangier mostly depends on your travel style: old-town atmosphere, sea vie…
Money and payments
Money in Tangier is easy to handle with a bit of preparation. The local currency is the Mo…
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Explore Tangier
Tangier Medina
A maze of white alleys, blue doors and spice scents at the heart of the old town.
Kasbah of Tangier
The old citadel perched above the medina, with ramparts and views over the strait.
Grand Socco
The big round square, gateway to the medina and historic meeting place.
Petit Socco
The legendary small square in the medina, surrounded by literary cafés.
The Corniche
Long seaside promenade, palm trees and Atlantic breeze.
Tangier Marina Bay
The modern marina with restaurants and bay views.
Cap Spartel
The cape where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, with its iconic lighthouse.
Hercules Caves
Famous natural cave whose opening resembles the map of Africa.
Achakkar Beach
Long wild Atlantic beach near Cap Spartel.
Perdicaris Park
Peaceful coastal forest with trails and Atlantic views.
Marshan district
Aristocratic district with villas, cafés and sea views.
Café Hafa
Legendary terraced café facing the strait, frequented by artists.
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Tangier International
International Zone
From 1923 to 1956, an unmatched status.
Writers and artists
Bowles, Burroughs, Matisse, Genet…
Diplomatic history
The city of all embassies.
Legendary cafés
Open-air salons.
Tangier and Europe
A centuries-long dialogue.
Tangier and Morocco
Return to sovereignty.
Cinema and literature
Tangier as universal stage.
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History & identity
Before Tangier: Ancient Tingis
Ancient roots of a city facing the strait.
Islamic Tangier
From the 8th century to Moroccan dynasties.
Tangier and Europe
Portuguese, Spanish, English, French: a long dialogue.
The International Zone
From 1923 to 1956, a unique status.
Writers, spies and cafés
Bowles, Burroughs, Genet, Matisse… a mythic scene.
Modern Tangier
Tangier Med, tourism and new economy.
Tangier: city between two seas
Atlantic and Mediterranean, Africa and Europe.
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Sea, views & nature
The Corniche
Long seaside promenade, palm trees and Atlantic breeze.
Tangier Marina Bay
The modern marina with restaurants and bay views.
Cap Spartel
The cape where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, with its iconic lighthouse.
Hercules Caves
Famous natural cave whose opening resembles the map of Africa.
Achakkar Beach
Long wild Atlantic beach near Cap Spartel.
Perdicaris Park
Peaceful coastal forest with trails and Atlantic views.
Cap Malabata
The white lighthouse facing Tangier bay and the strait.
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Food & cafés
Traditional Moroccan food
Tajines, couscous, harira and honey pastries.
Seafood
Fresh fish from the strait, squid, king prawns.
Breakfast in Tangier
Msemen, baghrir, olives, fresh cheese and mint tea.
Cafés with history
A guide to Tangier's historic cafés — Café Hafa remains the most iconic, with its own dedicated page.
Modern restaurants
Fusion cuisine, brasseries, terraces and international restaurants in Tangier's modern districts.
Tea and pastries
Gazelle horns, chebakia, honey briouates.
Family-friendly places
Calm spaces, simple menus and warm welcome.
Restaurants with sea views
Eat facing the strait — nothing simpler or more beautiful.
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Shopping & local commerce
Medina shops
Small shops tucked into the medina's lanes, for slow browsing — a complement to the main souks.
Souks
Colorful, lively covered markets.
Leather goods
Babouches, bags and belts in real leather.
Spices
Ras el-hanout, saffron, cumin, cinnamon and more.
Carpets
Berber rugs, kilims and unique pieces.
Traditional clothes
Djellabas, caftans and embroidered fabrics.
Modern shopping
Malls and international brands.
Local markets
Daily food markets used by locals: fruits, vegetables, fish and authentic vibe — different from the craft souks.
Artisan products
Copper, wood, ceramics and jewelry.
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Practical Tangier
Arriving by ferry
Tangier is connected to Spain and Gibraltar by several ferry lines. Important: there are t…
Arriving by train
Tangier's main station is Tanger Ville. It hosts the Al Boraq high-speed train — Africa's …
Arriving by airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta International Airport (TNG) is about 15 km west of the city centre. I…
Moving around Tangier
An overview of transport in Tangier for visitors. For each mode in detail, see the dedicat…
Taxi tips
Taxis are the most practical way to move around Tangier beyond the medina. Two types coexi…
Where to stay
Where to stay in Tangier mostly depends on your travel style: old-town atmosphere, sea vie…
Money and payments
Money in Tangier is easy to handle with a bit of preparation. The local currency is the Mo…
SIM and internet
Staying connected in Tangier is straightforward: 4G coverage is generally good downtown, a…
Safety
Tangier is generally a welcoming, manageable city for travellers. As in any big city, ordi…
Emergency
It's worth knowing a few emergency references before arriving in Tangier. Numbers and proc…
Health and pharmacies
For health in Tangier, the pharmacy network is dense and several private clinics offer goo…
Traveling with children
Visiting Tangier with kids works very well when you match the pace and neighbourhoods to c…
Weather
Tangier's climate is generally mild, shaped by the meeting of the Mediterranean and the At…
What to avoid
Following pushy unofficial guides, accepting unsolicited products, flashing valuables.…
Useful phrases
A small bridge between languages for travellers. For real Moroccan phrases, see also the D…
Useful Darija phrases
Please: Afak — Excuse me: Smah liya — How much?: Bechhal hada? — Too expensive: Ghali bezz…
Tangier Med port
Tangier Med is a large port located about 45 km east of Tangier city. It is not in the cen…
Tangier City port
Tangier City port sits right in the centre of the city, a short walk from the Medina, Gran…
Accessibility
The medina has many stairs and cobblestones. Corniche, marina and central avenues are easi…
Day trips from Tangier
Asilah (40 km), Tetouan (60 km), Chefchaouen (110 km), Cap Spartel (14 km), Ceuta border (…
Best time to visit
April-June and September-October are ideal. July-August lively but windy. Winter is mild, …
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