Tangier Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Moroccan city in the region of Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima, located in the Western Rif in the Fahsiya region
About Tangier
—Paul Bowles (1910-1999) Tangier is a fascinating Moroccan city to visit. It has many of the things that travellers love—a sense of exotic mystery, interesting history, beautiful vistas, unspoiled beaches, and friendly people. It is an interesting mix of the cultures of north Africa, Spain, and France and indeed has a very international history, and has traditionally been home to people from several different cultures. At the beginning of the 20th century, for instance, a quarter of the city's population were Europeans and another quarter Jewish. Founded sometime in the 5th century BCE, Tangier has been part of all major empires in the region throughout history. During the last centuries major European powers have contested for the city at the southern bank of the Strait of Gibraltar in or
Top Attractions in Tangier
Explore the best things to see and do in Tangier:
- ★Cap Malabata
- ★Church of Saint Andrew
- ★Church of the Immaculate Conception
- ★Fondation Lorin
- ★Grande Mosquée
- ★Gran Teatro Cervantes
- ★Hercules Caves
- ★Ibn Batouta Stadium
Where to Eat in Tangier
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abou Tayssir
- 🍴Bocadillo Abdelmalik
- 🍴Café à l'Anglaise
- 🍴Chez Hassan Bab Kasbah
- 🍴Eric's Hamburger 1
- 🍴Le Pagode
Where to Stay in Tangier
- 🏨Albarnous
- 🏨Camping Achkkar
- 🏨Camping Miramonte
- 🏨Dar Jameel
- 🏨Hotel Continental
- 🏨Hotel El Minzah
Tangier Travel Guide Sections
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