Tangier, often referred to as the "Gateway to Africa," is a captivating city situated at the northwestern tip of Morocco, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. With a rich history spanning over 2,500 years, Tangier has been a crossroads of civilisations, cultures, and trade routes, making it one of the most historically significant cities in the region.
Its strategic location has attracted Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Portuguese, Spanish, and French influences, each leaving an indelible mark on its architecture, culture, and identity.
The city is renowned for its vibrant medina, a labyrinth of narrow streets filled with bustling souks, traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, and historic landmarks such as the Kasbah Museum and the Grand Mosque. Tangier's cosmopolitan atmosphere is further enriched by its literary and artistic legacy, having been a haven for writers and artists, who were inspired by its unique blend of European and North African charm.
Tangier's natural beauty is equally compelling, with stunning coastal views, pristine beaches, and the iconic Cap Spartel, where the two seas converge. The city also serves as a modern hub, with a growing economy, a bustling port, and infrastructure developments like the Tangier Med port, one of the largest in Africa.
How to get to Tangier
There are ferry connections to nearby Spain and an international airport.
Accommodation
There are countless hotels in Tangier, all bookable via hotel booking portals.
01 Ferry terminal waiting hall 02 Ferry terminal waiting hall 03 Ferry terminal waiting hall 04 Ferry terminal
05 Ferry terminal 06 Ferry terminal 07 Ville Nouvelle area at night 08 Ville Nouvelle area at night 09 Ville Nouvelle area at night
10 Panoramic view of medina and port
11 Panoramic view of medina and port
12 Harbour 13 Celebrity Infinity cruise ship
14 Harbour 15 Cat 16 Jewish cemetery
17 Jewish cemetery 18 Jewish cemetery 19 Jewish cemetery 20 Tombstone in Jewish cemetery
21 Grand Socco square 22 Bab el Fahs gate 23 Sidi Bouabid mosque 24 Rue Italie street 25 Medina old town area
26 Medina old town area 27 Kasbah 28 Medina old town area 29 Gate to Kasbah 30 Medina old town area
31 Gate to Kasbah 32 Kasbah 33 Salon bleu rooftop cafe 34 Salon bleu rooftop cafe
35 Kasbah 36 Kasbah 37 Kasbah wall and tower 38 Tangier harbour
39 Merkala waterfront 40 Merkala waterfront 41 Harbour 42 Celebrity Infinity cruise ship
43 Harbour 44 Lalla Aabla mosque 45 Medina old town area 46 Tangier beach
47 Tangier beach
48 Tangier beach 49 Tangier beach 50 Harbour crane 51 Celebrity Infinity cruise ship
52 Tangier beach 53 Tanger City mall 54 Lalla Aabla mosque
55 Lalla Aabla mosque 56 Lalla Aabla mosque 57 Tangier city walls at dusk
58 Tangier city walls at dusk
59 Tangier city walls at dusk
60 Tangier city walls at dusk 61 Hotel Continental 62 Tangier city walls
63 Tangier city walls 64 Tangier city walls 65 Tangier city walls
66 Tangier city walls 67 Tangier city walls 68 Bab el Hira gate at night 69 Medina old town area
70 Medina old town area
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