Africa · Coastal
Tangier
Where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, with a literary past.
- Place
- Tanger-Tetouan · Morocco · MA
- World region
- Africa
- Type
- Coastal
- ID
- DST-0374
Why go
Where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, with a literary past.
Tangier's international-zone history drew Bowles, Burroughs and Matisse, and the city has been substantially restored. It is the arrival point from Spain by ferry.
Signature experiences
- Kasbah and medina walk
- Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel
- Ferry to Tarifa across the strait
Interest tags
coastalhistoryliteraturearchitecturecity
Good for
Culture travellersCouplesFerry travellers
Pairs well with
Best months
Apr-Jun · Sep-Oct
Avoid months
Jul-Aug (crowds)
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
TNG · Tanger
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
MA
