Tangier
The gateway city where Africa meets Europe at the Strait of Gibraltar, with a storied international history, a hilltop Kasbah, and views across to Spain.
About Tangier
Tangier sits at the narrowest point of the Strait of Gibraltar, just 14 kilometers from Spain, and has been a crossroads of cultures for over two thousand years. From 1923 to 1956, the city held a unique “International Zone” status governed by multiple foreign powers, which drew writers, artists, and diplomats and left a lasting cosmopolitan character still visible in its architecture and mixed European-Moroccan atmosphere. The hilltop Kasbah and old Medina overlook the busy port and the Bay of Tangier, while a short drive west leads to the dramatic cliffs of Cape Spartel and the ancient Caves of Hercules. Tangier is also the natural starting point for trips south to the blue city of Chefchaouen or the artistic coastal town of Asilah.
Tours Visiting Here
8-Day Imperial North & Blue Pearl Tour
Explore the best of Northern Morocco. Wander through the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, visit the medieval cultural capital of Fes, explore the historical monuments of Rabat, and experience the coastal beauty of Tangier.
Rabat, Asilah & Tangier 3-Day Atlantic Coast Tour
Travel north along Morocco's Atlantic coast from the capital Rabat through the artistic mural town of Asilah to the international port city of Tangier.
Tangier, Chefchaouen & Fes 5-Day Northern Morocco Tour
A one-way journey through northern Morocco, from the international port city of Tangier through the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the imperial city of Fes.
14-Day Ultimate Morocco Grand Tour: Tangier to Essaouira
The complete Morocco journey, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Atlantic coast. Cross the Rif Mountains, explore four imperial cities, ride camels into the Sahara, and finish in the coastal town of Essaouira.