Strait of Gibraltar & bohemian past
Tangier
Tangier · Gateway between Africa and Europe
Perched where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, Tangier has long lured writers, spies and artists with its whitewashed kasbah and view across the strait to Spain. A modern facelift has revived its corniche while the old town keeps its mystique.
Top sightsSights
Kasbah & medina
A hilltop maze of white lanes with strait views from the ramparts.
Cap Spartel
The lighthouse cape where two seas meet, west of the city.
Caves of Hercules
A sea cave with an Africa-shaped opening to the ocean.
Grand Socco
The lively square linking the new town and the medina.
American Legation Museum
A museum in the old diplomatic quarter, rich in Tangier lore.
What to eatFood
Pescado frito
Spanish-style fried fish reflecting the city’s Iberian ties.
Calamari & seafood
Straight from the strait at the port restaurants.
Mint tea in the kasbah
Sip with a rooftop view toward Spain.
Good to know
- Ferries cross to Tarifa in Spain in about an hour.
- The Al Boraq high-speed train reaches Casablanca in just over two hours.
- Chefchaouen’s blue city is an easy day trip inland.
Getting there
Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) serves Europe; the high-speed train and ferries connect the city widely.
Next city
Chefchaouen