Tangier
Tangier is a Moroccan port city near the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. Explore its walled old town, Kasbah museums and coastal sights.
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Tangier is a city in northwestern Morocco, on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts near the Strait of Gibraltar. The Phoenician colony later became the Roman port of Tingis. From 1923, France, Spain and the United Kingdom administered Tangier as an international zone; Morocco reintegrated the city in 1956. Today, the old town’s stone ramparts enclose the Kasbah and Medina. Visit Petit Socco in the lower medina, then see the Kasbah Palace, now home to the Museum of Mediterranean Cultures. The Tangier American Legation Museum and the former British Consulate, now the Museum of Contemporary Art, add other stops within the city.
Tangier works as a city break or a stop on a northern Morocco trip. For coastal sights, head west to Marshan, where Café Hafa and Perdicaris Park are, or continue to Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. Central Tangier lies about 23 km east of Cape Spartel. The city has hot, sunny summers and mild, wet winters, with more rain than most parts of North Africa. Frost is rare. Ferries connect Tangier with Spain: several departures a day run from Tangier-Ville to Tarifa, while Tangier-Med connects with Algeciras. Choose your base according to whether you want to stay near the historic lanes or elsewhere in the city.
Tangier in five
- Visit the Kasbah museums on any day but TuesdayThe national museum foundation lists the Kasbah of Mediterranean Cultures, the Kasbah contemporary art space and Villa Harris as open 10:00 to 18:00 and closed Tuesdays. Adults pay 30 DH at the Kasbah and 20 DH at Villa Harris.Things to do in Tangier
- Arrive by Al Boraq if you come from the southThe tourist board gives Casablanca to Tangier as 2 hr 10 min and Rabat to Tangier as 1 hr 20 min on the high-speed line. Book the seat on the ONCF site or app before a weekend or holiday.Trains in Morocco
- Check which port your ferry ticket namesThe tourist board lists the port of Tangier city among the main ferry gateways from Europe, and DFDS publishes a separate Tangier Med to Algeciras crossing. Confirm the port before you book a transfer into town.
- Choose the medina or the new town as your baseThe medina puts the Kasbah and the Socco streets at the door but means lanes and stairs with luggage. The newer city and the bay trade atmosphere for broad streets, taxis and the beach.Where to stay in Tangier
- Decide on Chefchaouen before you book the nightThe tourist board puts Chefchaouen about 112 km and 2 hr 14 min from Tangier by road. It works as a long day trip or a night, and the choice changes which Tangier hotel and which departure time you want.Tangier to Chefchaouen
Need to know
- Getting there
- Al Boraq train from Casablanca (2 hr 10 min) or Rabat (1 hr 20 min); ferries from Spain
- Getting around
- Walk the medina; blue petit taxis elsewhere, on the meter or an agreed fare
- Best base
- Medina for atmosphere, Ville Nouvelle for ease, the bay for the beach
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 nights; 3 with Chefchaouen and Tetouan
- Museums
- Kasbah and Villa Harris: 10:00 to 18:00, closed Tuesday
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear8 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Mild, wetJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- FebruaryClear8 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Mild, showersFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, showers
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°ChangeableMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Changeable
- AprilClear9 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°Mild, greenAprilClear
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- MayClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Warm, easyMayClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- JuneClear3 rainy daysHigh26°Low18°Warm, sunnyJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, sunny
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh29°Low20°Hot, beachJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, beach
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Mild, easyOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, easy
- NovemberClear9 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Wet spellsNovemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet spells
- DecemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°Cool, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
Average daily high and low in Tangier, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Tangier
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Tangier
09:56 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°17°0%Monday: Clear. High 25°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue21°16°35%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 21°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Wed20°17°83%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 20°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Thu21°18°43%Thursday: Rain. High 21°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Fri23°16°8%Friday: Fog. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sat23°17°8%Saturday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sun24°20°51%Sunday: Rain. High 24°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 51%.
Updated 05:56 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Chefchaouenabout 2 hr 14 min by roadThe blue Rif town, as a long day or a night; the tourist board gives 112 km.Read the guide
- Tetouanabout 1 hr 20 min by roadA UNESCO medina and Andalusian-influenced museums, 63 km east along the coast.Read the guide
- Asilaha short trip down the coastA whitewashed Atlantic town with Portuguese-era ramparts, easy as a half day.Read the guide
Before you go to Tangier
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Rules for Tangier, checked
- Kasbah of Mediterranean Cultures: open 10:00 to 18:00, closed Tuesday; adults 30 DH, ages 12 to 18 15 DH, under 12 5 DH.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Villa Harris, Tangier Museum: open 10:00 to 18:00, closed Tuesday; adults 20 DH, under 18 15 DH, under 12 5 DH.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Taxis: ride-share cars may be unregulated and uninsured; the UK government advises agreeing a fare in advance or checking the taxi is using a meter.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Tangier
UNESCO medina along the coast to the east
Read the guideTalassemtane National ParkRif forests and waterfalls near Chefchaouen
Read the guideTrains in MoroccoAl Boraq and the northern rail line
Read the guideAll of MoroccoCities, desert, coast and entry basics
Read the guideRabatThe capital on the same high-speed line
Read the guideTangier FAQ
Is Tangier worth visiting?
Yes for one or two nights. The Kasbah, the medina and the museums are compact, and the city makes a good first or last stop for northern Morocco. It is not a place for a week unless you add Chefchaouen, Tetouan and the coast.
How many days do you need in Tangier?
One full day covers the medina, a Kasbah museum and a walk on the seafront. Two nights let you add Villa Harris and a half day at Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, which the tourist board lists nearby.
Is Tangier safe for tourists?
With normal city care. The UK government says petty crime is common in medina quarters and on beaches, and advises using badged guides. Keep bags closed, avoid quiet streets after dark and agree a taxi fare or use the meter.
Can you visit Tangier as a day trip from Spain?
It is possible but tight. Ferry times depend on the operator and on whether the ticket names the city port or Tangier Med, and border checks add time. Most travelers do better with a night, which also lets you see the medina after the day groups leave.
What is the best way to see the Kasbah and museums?
Start at the Kasbah in the morning, when the lanes are quiet, and plan around the Tuesday closure. The Kasbah museums stand a few meters apart, so you can pair the cultures museum with the contemporary art space in one visit.