Gateway to Africa · The blue North

Tangier

Where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, a few kilometres from Spain. Explore the kasbah, the cafés writers loved, Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.

Must-see places

• The kasbah and medina
• Café Hafa above the strait
• Cap Spartel
• Caves of Hercules

Things to do

• Camel ride on Achakar beach
• Swimming
• Street-food tasting
• Traditional hammam
• Shopping in the souks

Travel time

• From Rabat: about 2 h 30 by car
• From Chefchaouen: about 1 h 45 by car

Nearby destinations

• AsilahThe artists' town
• TétouanThe white dove
• ChefchaouenThe blue pearl