MActivities In Morocco
Whitewashed Tangier medina overlooking the blue Strait of Gibraltar

Northern Morocco

Tangier

Where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic

Tangier sits at the northern tip of Morocco, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Long a crossroads of cultures, it has a lively medina, breezy cafes and easy links to Chefchaouen and the north.

Things to do in Tangier

  • Explore the Kasbah and medina
  • Relax at a clifftop cafe overlooking the strait
  • Visit the Caves of Hercules and Cap Spartel
  • Enjoy the seafront and beaches
  • Start a northern Morocco itinerary here

Tangier — FAQs

What day trips are possible from Tangier?

Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Asilah and Cap Spartel are all popular day trips or short excursions from Tangier.

How long to spend in Tangier?

One to two days is enough to see the medina, Kasbah and nearby coast before heading south or to Chefchaouen.

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