Tangier: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Caves of Hercules is a legendary attraction in Tangier. This amazing cave is famous for its Greek myths too. People believe that this place was where Hercules rested during his labors. This cave has two "doors", one to the sea and another one to the land. Besides its myth, this cave is truly amazing. You can go in with only 5 Moroccan dirhams per person plus 5 dirhams if you need a guide.
Caves of Hercules
DOWNTOWN
Dar el Makhzen is also known as Sultanate Palace. This is a historical building with 2 museums in the area. This site was built in the 17th century in the era of sultan Moulay Ismail. Here, you will see the Museum of Moroccan Arts and the archaeological Museum of Antiquities. The interior of this palace is so unique. It was built with wooden ceilings, marble fountains, arabesques, and Roman columns.
Dar el Makhzen
SHOPPING
Tangier is famous for its antiques and wooden goods. So, go to Bazar Mehdi Roussi is an antique store, selling cool stuff including local souvenirs, like its ceramics you can bring home. For a wider market, you can go to Casabarata Market. It's rich in cultural stuff to offer. Also, this market is good to watch local people's activities.
Bazar Mehdi Roussi
Casabarata Market
FOOD & DRINK
Tajine is an authentic food in Tangier you should eat. It's a stew cooked with sauce and prunes, fruit, or vegetables. You can get this food at many local restaurants in the city. Harira and brochettes are also the local cuisines you can try. For the drink, Tangier is known for its great mint tea.
CULTURE
Most people in Tangier speak Moroccan Arabic. But, many people speak the Berber language too. People who live in the city are called Tangerines. Here, you pay everything with Moroccan dirham (Dh). But, Many local sellers would be happy to accept payments in Euro too. For cultural events, there are TANJAzz and Festival du Court Métrage Méditerranéen you might join.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Tangier is from September to November and March to May. You will get perfect weather. It's will be not too hot and the tourist traffic is not high.
HOTEL
Hotel Rembrandt is a beautiful hotel with a beach view. It's a perfect choice for nature lovers. The hotel is located close to the beach, an 8-minute walk from the Tangier American Legation Museum, and 8 km from the Grand Stade de Tanger. Also, you can in Kenzi Solazur Tanger. This elegant hotel is a great pool and Tanger beach view. It's located 1 km from Tanger Ville railway station and 4 km from museums in Dar-el-Makhzen.
Hotel Rembrandt
Kenzi Solazur Tanger
RESTAURANT
Restaurant Bachir is a popular Moroccan restaurant in Tangier. It's a perfect place to eat like locals. There are many authentic foods to offer. But, the high-recommended options are its tajine and couscous. Also, you can come to the Hamadi restaurant. This place also serves typical Moroccan foods. It's popular for the pastilla and mint tea.
Restaurant Bachir
Hamadi
CAFE
Café Hafa is a beachfront cafe, located close to Monument Historique Laala Jamila. This cafe has a relaxed terrace and delicious foods for breakfast or brunch. Ordering its bissara and a cup of mint tea is a good choice. You can also go to the Café Restaurant Vintage Tanger. This is a coffee shop with great quality of coffee and tasty cuisines to offer. Don't forget to try its crepes and hamburgers.
Café Hafa
Café Restaurant Vintage Tanger
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Londons pub is a good choice to enjoy the night with live music and cold beers. This pub has a shady theme with its popular tapas and various drinks to offer. People in the city usually come on Thursdays. You can also go to El Morocco Club. This club is a cabaret club, famous for its great cocktails. The space is so cultural and unique. This club also has a big selection of wine.
Londons pub
El Morocco Club
INTERESTING PLACE
Tangier American Legation Museum is a cultural building in the medina of Tangier. This vintage building is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Now, it's a cultural center, museum, and research library focused on Arabic language studies. If you are not a history lover, at least you will be amazed by its exhibits and arts. Another place to visit is the Church of Saint Andrew. This church has stunning Moorish architecture. It was built in 1905 as an Anglican church in Tangier.
Tangier American Legation Museum
Church of Saint Andrew
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Kasbah Museum is a good spot for your feed on your social media. With only 20 dirhams to get in, you will get many spots with its cool interiors and garden inside the museum. If you like natural spots, go to Park Rmilat. You will get the view of big trees, rocks, and the sea. You can see the water line between the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea from this area.
Kasbah Museum
Park Rmilat
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