Sunset over the medina of Tangier with the Strait of Gibraltar

Where Africa meets Europe

Discover Tangier

Your one-stop guide to the white city on the strait β€” hotels, food, activities, hidden corners and stories from locals.

β€” About Tangier

A Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar

Tangier has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans now turned museum, and the American Legation Museum β€” an 1821 Moorish-style consulate documenting two centuries of U.S.–Moroccan diplomacy.

Population
1.275M
(2024)
Demonym
Tanjawi
/ Tangierian
Established
c. 1000 BC
Phoenician
Highest point
230 m
(750 ft)

Live

Tangier right now

β€” Discover

Everything Tangier, in one place

From riads in the medina to camel rides at sunset β€” curated by people who live here.

β€” Editor's picks

Featured this week

Hand-picked experiences our editors are loving right now.

View all
El Minzah HotelHistoric€€€

El Minzah Hotel

4.6

Ville Nouvelle

Iconic 1930s palace hotel with Andalusian gardens, pool and views over the strait.

From €180/night
Book on Booking.com
Camel Ride at Achakar BeachFamily€20

Camel Ride at Achakar Beach

4.8

Cap Spartel

Sunset camel ride along the Atlantic with a local guide. ~1 hour.

From €20/person
Book online
Le Saveur de PoissonLocal favourite€€

Le Saveur de Poisson

4.8

Escalier Waller

Legendary fixed-menu seafood feast β€” no photos, just trust the chef.

Blue alleyway in Tangier

β€” The Journal

Stories from Tangier

Travellers and locals sharing their favourite corners.