Places to See

Old Town

The historic citadel with a beautiful museum inside the former Sultan's palace.

14 km west

Where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean — dramatic cliffs and a 19th-century lighthouse.

Cap Spartel

Mythical sea caves with the famous Africa-shaped opening to the ocean.

Medina entrance

The bustling main square — gateway between the medina and the modern city.

Medina

The only U.S. National Historic Landmark abroad — a fascinating cultural museum.

Ville Nouvelle

An Anglican church with Moorish architecture and a peaceful garden cemetery.

Medina

Beating heart of the old medina — cafés, characters and centuries of stories.

Medina

Spices, leather, lanterns, carpets — Morocco's northern souk experience.

Grand Socco

Shaded gardens with a 13th-century banyan tree — perfect midday escape.

Marshan

Ancient cliff-top rock tombs with one of the best sunset views in town.

Marshan

Terraced clifftop café with views of Spain on a clear day.

Port

Modern marina with restaurants, shops and a long promenade.

Cap Spartel

Wide Atlantic beach popular for surfing, camel rides and seafood.

Corniche

The city's main beach, stretching along the bay.

East coast

Lighthouse and ruined castle with sweeping views back across the bay.

La Vieille Montagne

Free forest park with trails and ocean views.

Grand Socco

Beautiful art-deco cinema and cultural centre.

Medina

Modest tomb of Tangier's most famous traveller.

Grand Socco

Striking minaret rising over the entrance to the medina.

Kasbah

Moroccan art and archaeology in the former Sultan's palace.

Kasbah

Hidden Andalusian-style garden inside the Kasbah palace.

Bubana

Quiet European-era cemetery with views over the bay.

Ville Nouvelle

Abandoned 1950s bullring — atmospheric architectural relic.

Medina

The historic main mosque overlooking the port — non-Muslims admire from outside.