Tanger Badeurlaub: Marokko Strandurlaub am schönsten Tor Afrikas
Tanger Badeurlaub: Marokko Strandurlaub am schönsten Tor Afrikas
Gateway

To Africa

To Africa

Tangier beach holiday

Cool destination on the Strait of Gibraltar

Interface between Africa and Europe, between Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, between European and Arabic cultures. Coastal city, international centre of trade and finance and the gateway to Africa. Morocco’s oldest city: Tangier. Its lively, Mediterranean flair has attracted visitors for centuries, and continues to offer the best of all worlds: culture, nature and the beach. A source of inspiration, a place for stories and dreams. And a magnet for artists, eccentrics and intellectuals such as Eugène Delacroix, Henri Matisse, Tennessee Williams, Jack Kerouac, Truman Capote and the Rolling Stones.

Vibrant city at Morocco’s north-west tip. Beach life. Cultural diversity. Tangier enchants visitors with its white sandy beach, nature and culture. A paradise for all the senses.

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Highlights

The Top Sights in Tangier

Large souk in Tangier

GRAND & PETIT SOCCO

The Grand Socco is the most important market square in the coastal city between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It links the new town to the medina, and can be very lively, as is typical for Moroccan cities. Little shops sit alongside restaurants, cafés, cinemas … grab a seat in a terrace café and watch the hustle and bustle before diving into the Spanish-influenced Petit Socco.

A major farmers’ market takes place twice a week in the Grand Socco, hosting the region’s farmers, and Berber women in their traditional outfits.

Tangier Beach Holiday: Souk
Tangier Beach Holiday: Kasbah

Kasbah with ocean view

LIVELY DISTRICT WITH ART AND HANDICRAFTS

The mud-brick fortress towers over Tangier from the top of the hill. Few places offer such breathtaking views of the bay and coast as the observation platforms in the kasbah. What makes the Tangier kasbah so special? From the old fortress on the hill, you can enter an entire kasbah district with little streets, colourful houses, small shops and businesses selling handicrafts and fantastic paintings. A must-see in Tangier!

Visit the kasbah museum, and you will understand the turbulent history of this strategically valuable city. Bonus: the museum’s beautiful gardens.

Tangier medina

Shop Morocco – and drink tea

The Tangier medina isn’t Morocco’s largest old town, but it is extremely authentic. It exudes the atmosphere of everyday Moroccan life with busy markets frequented mainly by locals. Every trade has its own little quarter. Let yourself be swept along, take in the exotic scents, go shopping by Africa’s most beautiful gateway – and drink mint tea on one of the shaded terraces.

If you want to buy something, you absolutely have to haggle. Need some help from a local? Your Private Guide will show you how it’s done.

Tangier Beach Holiday: Medina
Breathtaking viewing platform

Tangier beach life

Stunning white beach

Tangier Beach in Tangier Bay attracts many visitors with its central location and fine white sand. Swim, sunbathe, sail or water ski until the sun goes down. In the evening, the long beach promenade is filled with life and music. Sporty types do back flips on the sand, children ride ponies and families picnic by the sea’s edge.

Explore the beaches and the highlights of the area: Cape Spartel with the Caves of Hercules, Cape Malabata with Château Malabata or the fishing town of Ksar es-Seghir.

Mur des Paresseux

Breathtaking viewing platform

A wonderful panoramic view of Tangier’s port, Spain and of the strait between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. On a clear day, you can even see as far as the Strait of Gibraltar. Yearning for another world? Standing on the terrace, you can understand why Tangier attracted celebrated creators  such as Eugène Delacroix, Henri Matisse, the Rolling Stones, Tennessee Williams, Jack Kerouac and Truman Capote.

The long stone wall, the Mur des Paresseux, was designed to stop the sand from further encroaching. The name, which translates as ‘Wall (or Terrace) of Laziness’, alludes to the idle rich who liked to sit here.
Tangier Beach Holiday Morocco Mur des Paresseux
Tangier Beach Holiday Morocco Mur des Paresseux

Mendoubia Garden

A dragon tree over 800 years old

A picturesque setting. An idyllic green oasis in the midst of a bustling coastal city. The Mendoubia Garden captivates visitors with its exotic plants and its centuries-old fig and dragon trees (one is said to be over 800 years old). These days, the 30 bronze cannons from old Mediterranean fleets are purely ornamental. A powerful place to take a breath amidst the bustle of the city.

The perfect day

With the Private Concierge Service

Practical information from arrival to departure

For a Tangier beach holiday and personalised Moroccan holiday

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Location

The coastal city of Tangier is close to Morocco’s north-west tip. It spreads out between several hills by the coast.

  • Tangier – Casablanca: about 4 hours (340km)

  • Tangier – Marrakesh: about 6 hours (575km)

Climate

Tangier’s climate is influenced by the Mediterranean and Atlantic and is relatively mild. The summer months are warm and not too humid. Winters can be stormy and rainy.

Tangier – blue and white Mediterranean splendour
Yearly average 22°C.
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Activities and experiences

The best of a Tangier beach holiday

Cape Spartel is where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean meet. From Cape Spartel, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Moroccan Atlantic coast and the Strait of Gibraltar – all thanks to Hercules, according to Greek myth. He is said to have created the Strait of Gibraltar when he split the earth.

Your Private Concierge can also take you to the Caves of Hercules, not far from Cape Spartel – and one of the most famous sights in the Tangier region. The highlight of this fascinating geological formation is sure to be the mouth of the cave, shaped like the silhouette of Africa.

Blue and whitewashed houses. Greek ambience. An endless array of captivating images. And silence broken only by the Atlantic waves. Artisans, painters and traders adorn the beautiful medina. And the sunset is simply breathtaking. The quiet Atlantic town of Asilah is just 45 minutes from Tangier. Your Private Guide will take you to Asilah and show you around. This half-day trip will leave a lasting impression.

In about two hours, your Private Concierge can take you to the blue pearl in the north: Chefchaouen. Blue and whitewashed houses in a labyrinth of narrow streets. The medina: one of the continent’s most beautiful old towns surrounded by the Rif Mountains. The cuisine: highly praised by UNESCO. Picturesque squares, flowers blooming in corners, mosques, memorials and colour 600m above sea level – fresh, clear mountain air included. Surrounded by lovely little shops and fantastic restaurants. The place to be for romantics…

Learn to prepare and enjoy traditional Moroccan bread. Take part in the authentic and complex process of preparing Moroccan tea. It’s no wonder that tea is Morocco’s favourite beverage – and that it is received so well worldwide!

One highlight is the visit to a ferran, where locals chat around the public wood-burning oven while they wait for their bread, pastries and more.

A Moroccan cookery course focusing on tea and bread brings the day to a perfect end when participants get to enjoy fresh bread filled with fragrant spices and excellent handmade Moroccan biscuits. An unforgettable and authentic experience to round off a Tangier beach holiday.

The Marshan district is home to Villa Forbes, formerly the home of American millionaire Malcolm Forbes, who passed away in 1990. It also featured in the Bond film, The Living Daylights. With its lush gardens, the snow-white estate sits high above the cliffs, offering a breathtaking view of Tangier Bay. This is where the super-rich lived their lives in extravagant luxury with fabulous parties.

Hotels

The best accommodation in and around Tangier

Restaurants

The best restaurants in and around Tangier

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