Tangier

Destination · Tangier

Tangier

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Gateway to the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, Tangier has inspired writers and artists worldwide with its cosmopolitan atmosphere.

City identity

Tangier at a glance

Monuments
Monuments4
Historic Sites
Historic Sites4
Museums
Museums3
Medina
Medina1

Live

Live Tangier

Where to stay

Where to stay in Tangier

Our selection of hotels and places to stay in Tangier, presented by area using the information provided by each property.

Practical information

Road distances (fastest driving route, based on OpenStreetMap): motorway where there is one, otherwise national road. Journey times are indicative, where known.

Practical information
FromDistanceRoadTime
RabatCapital244 kmmotorway—
Casablanca338 kmmotorway—
Marrakech567 kmmotorway5h30
Fez400 kmmotorway—
Agadir791 kmmotorway—
TetouanNearest city61 kmnational road—

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