Tangier sits under three hours from most French airports, and French is spoken almost everywhere in the city. This page covers the flight routes that actually run, what a transfer should cost, and what to book before you land.
Bienvenue — nous parlons français. Transferts aéroport, bateaux privés et excursions à Tanger, réservés directement avec nous par WhatsApp.
Flights to Tangier from France
| Departure | Airlines | Flight time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris (ORY / CDG) | Royal Air Maroc, Transavia, Air Arabia | ~2h 55m | Daily year-round; cheapest midweek. |
| Marseille (MRS) | Air Arabia Maroc, Ryanair | ~2h 15m | Several flights a week, more in summer. |
| Toulouse (TLS) | Air Arabia Maroc | ~2h 25m | Seasonal, heavy in July–August. |
| Bordeaux (BOD) | Ryanair, Air Arabia Maroc | ~2h 20m | Weekend-weighted schedule. |
Arriving at Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG)
The airport is 15 km southwest of the city, about 20–25 minutes to the Ville Nouvelle, medina or Malabata hotels. Arrivals is small; there is no train and the bus is impractical with luggage.
Airport transfer with us is a flat 450 MAD (about €42) each way for the car — 150 MAD to reserve online, the balance in cash to your driver on arrival. No metered surprises at 1 am.
What to book before you fly
- Airport transfer both ways — 450 MAD per car each way, 600 MAD return in the city.
- Private boat trip along the Strait, jet skis, quads or scuba diving (999 MAD, 3 hours, equipment and guide included).
- A day trip to Chefchaouen, the Akchour waterfalls (2,300 MAD, 9 am–8 pm) or Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.
- Anything for July, August or a public holiday — these sell out weeks ahead.
Most booked by visitors from France
These are the pages travellers from France open most often — every one is booked directly with us, with the price you see on the page.
Transfert aéroport Tanger
450 MAD par voiture, chauffeur francophone
Jet ski à Tanger
Par personne, matériel inclus
Location de bateau privé
À partir de 1 701 MAD l'heure
Excursion à Chefchaouen
Journée complète depuis Tanger
Excursions d'une journée
Akchour, Cap Spartel, Tétouan
Que faire à Tanger
Les incontournables, prix réels
Best time to go
April–June and September–October: 22–28 °C, sea warm enough to swim, no August crowds. July and August are busy with French-Moroccan families — book boats and transfers well ahead.
Money, cards and prices
€1 is roughly 10.8 MAD. Cards work in hotels and modern cafés; cash is king in the medina, taxis and beach clubs. Change euros at a licensed bureau in Ville Nouvelle, not at the airport.
Booking with us
Everything on this site is booked directly with our own drivers, skippers and guides — no third-party resellers. You pay a small deposit online to hold the slot and the balance in dirhams on the day, and you get a WhatsApp confirmation with your driver's name and number.
FAQ
- Are there direct flights from France to Tangier?
- Yes — Paris, Marseille, Toulouse and Bordeaux all have direct routes to Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG), mostly with Royal Air Maroc, Air Arabia Maroc, Transavia and Ryanair. Flight time is roughly 2h 15m to 3h.
- Do people speak French in Tangier?
- Yes. French is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, taxis and shops, alongside Darija and Spanish. Our drivers and guides speak French.
- How much is a taxi from Tangier airport to the city?
- Airport taxis negotiate and often quote 250–400 MAD, more late at night. Our pre-booked transfer is a flat 450 MAD per car each way (150 MAD online, the rest in cash), with the driver waiting in arrivals with your name.
- Do I need a visa for Morocco as a French citizen?
- French passport holders can enter Morocco visa-free for stays up to 90 days. Your passport should be valid for the duration of the stay.
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