Tangier
Strait gateway, Cape Spartel lighthouse and Gibraltar views.
Overview
Tangier perches above the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. The Grand Socco, the Kasbah Museum and the Caves of Hercules frame a city layered with Spanish, French and Moorish influences. The sunset from Cape Spartel is legendary.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit
March to May and September to October for mild weather.
How to get there
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) is 12 km from the centre with a bus connection. The ferry from Algeciras (Spain) is 35 min.
Getting around
Petits taxis serve the city; the Tanger-Ville train station connects to the interior; the ferry terminal links Spain.
Travel budget
Three-star hotels EUR 40-100/night; a seafood lunch EUR 8-15; ferry to Spain EUR 35-50.
Safety
Very safe; the medina and Kasbah are lively and secure.
Visa information
Many nationalities visa-free or visa-on-arrival.
Internet & eSIM
Orange and Maroc Telecom coverage is good; EU eSIMs work near the border.
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