Morocco's storied gateway between two continents, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.
Perched where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, just 14 km from Spain, Tangier has been a crossroads of cultures for millennia. Once an 'international zone' that drew writers, artists and spies — Matisse, Bowles and Burroughs among them — today it is a revitalised, whitewashed port city with a captivating medina tumbling down to the sea.
Tangier is the natural northern gateway for travellers arriving from Europe, and a starting point for tours south to Chefchaouen, the imperial cities and the Sahara. Its blend of Andalusian, Berber and European influences makes it unlike anywhere else in Morocco.
Wander up through the whitewashed medina to the hilltop kasbah, with its museum and sweeping views across the strait to Spain.
These two linked squares are the social heart of Tangier — perfect for mint tea and people-watching in the city's famous café culture.
A short drive west, where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet, lies the dramatic cape and the legendary sea cave with its Africa-shaped opening.
Set in the former sultan's palace, it traces Tangier's layered history through Roman mosaics, Andalusian craft and more.
Clinging to the cliffs since 1921, this terraced café — a favourite of the Rolling Stones and Paul Bowles — serves mint tea above the sea.
Spring and autumn are ideal, with warm days and sea breezes. Summer is lively but busy with European visitors; winters are mild but can be windy and wet on the coast.
Tangier has an international airport and is the terminus of Morocco's Al Boraq high-speed train (Tangier–Casablanca in just over 2 hours). Fast ferries cross from Spain in about an hour. Our tours from Tangier head south to Chefchaouen, Fes and beyond.
Yes — its unique cross-cultural history, lively medina, café culture and dramatic coast make it a rewarding stop, especially for travellers arriving from Spain.
It's about a 2-hour drive south into the Rif Mountains — a popular first leg on our northern and grand tours.
Yes. Tangier is an ideal northern starting point; we collect you at the airport, train station or port and travel south from there.
Imperial Cities
Marrakech, Aït Ben Haddou, the Sahara, Fes and the blue city of Chefchaouen — the complete first-timer's Morocco in a week.
Grand Tour
Imperial cities, Atlantic coast, Sahara, oases and mountains — the complete kingdom in two unhurried weeks.
