Practical Tangier
Everything you need to know
Arriving by ferry
Tangier is connected to Spain and Gibraltar by several ferry lines. Important: there are two differe…
Arriving by train
Tangier's main station is Tanger Ville. It hosts the Al Boraq high-speed train — Africa's first TGV.…
Arriving by airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta International Airport (TNG) is about 15 km west of the city centre. It is the m…
Moving around Tangier
An overview of transport in Tangier for visitors. For each mode in detail, see the dedicated pages (…
Taxi tips
Taxis are the most practical way to move around Tangier beyond the medina. Two types coexist with di…
Where to stay
Where to stay in Tangier mostly depends on your travel style: old-town atmosphere, sea views, modern…
Money and payments
Money in Tangier is easy to handle with a bit of preparation. The local currency is the Moroccan dir…
SIM and internet
Staying connected in Tangier is straightforward: 4G coverage is generally good downtown, along the C…
Safety
Tangier is generally a welcoming, manageable city for travellers. As in any big city, ordinary preca…
Emergency
It's worth knowing a few emergency references before arriving in Tangier. Numbers and procedures can…
Health and pharmacies
For health in Tangier, the pharmacy network is dense and several private clinics offer good care. Th…
Traveling with children
Visiting Tangier with kids works very well when you match the pace and neighbourhoods to children. T…
Weather
Tangier's climate is generally mild, shaped by the meeting of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Th…
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 Darija page…
Useful Darija phrases
Please: Afak — Excuse me: Smah liya — How much?: Bechhal hada? — Too expensive: Ghali bezzaf — Very …
Tangier Med port
Tangier Med is a large port located about 45 km east of Tangier city. It is not in the centre — do n…
Tangier City port
Tangier City port sits right in the centre of the city, a short walk from the Medina, Grand Socco an…
Accessibility
The medina has many stairs and cobblestones. Corniche, marina and central avenues are easier.…
Day trips from Tangier
Asilah (40 km), Tetouan (60 km), Chefchaouen (110 km), Cap Spartel (14 km), Ceuta border (50 km).…
Best time to visit
April-June and September-October are ideal. July-August lively but windy. Winter is mild, perfect fo…