About Tangier
Tangier is one of Morocco's major cities, home to around 1,035,141 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Tangier
1
The tomb of Ibn Battouta
2
The American Legation Museum (TALM)
3
Church of the Immaculate Conception
4
Mnar Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tangier
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mnar Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit The tomb of Ibn Battouta
- Visit The American Legation Museum (TALM)
- Visit Church of the Immaculate Conception
- Eat at Restaurant Darna (de L'association Darna)
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mnar Park
- Eat at Restaurant Ahlen
Where to eat
Local favourites
Restaurant Darna (de L'association Darna)
The Darna organization helping women and children in difficulties is operating a restaurant, popular among the western expats in the city. Y
Restaurant Ahlen
Moroccan cuisine served in a modest restaurant, a popular suggestion of several nearby accommodations.
Abou Tayssir
A Syrian restaurant
Chez Hassan Bab Kasbah
Riad Al Andalous Restaurant
Moroccan cuisine
Bocadillo Abdelmalik
Fast food. A fabulous and cheap sandwich of kefta, egg, fries on a baguette at around 14 dirham (June 2015)
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Magellan Hotel
Quiet and very basic, hot showers, has a garage for your car or motorcycle, and costs 150 dihams/night w/20 dirham for parking. Front rooms
Hotel Royal
Right up the hill from the port entrance, on the way up to the medina. Rooms with a shared bath start around 120 dirham but it was easily ta
Villa Muniria
Visited by American authors of the Beat generation of the late 1950s. Is still a hotel, but is reportedly a bit run-down. This is where Will
Hotel Hollanda
Hotel Continental
This hotel, situated in the medina and within easy reach of the port, is very much in the 'former glory' category, with past guests includin
Shopping
- Casa Barata
Nightlife
- Cafe El-Hafa
- Bar Tangerine
- La Fuga
- La Española
Museums & culture
- The American Legation Museum (TALM)
- Church of the Immaculate Conception
In pictures
Tangier gallery
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