Tangier holidays

Holidays to Tangier are a Moroccan twist – souks and spice-scented medinas come as standard with beach days in the mix.

City breaks to Tangier

Tangier feels a bit like a Lego‑pieced city scattered along the coastline – bright white buildings cascading down the cliffs, mosaic‑trimmed doorways, and those Aladdin‑style arches everyone wants a photo with. The bustling souks and medinas scream ‘Morocco’, but the modern city vibe is never far away. Perched at the northern tip of the country, just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain, Tangier’s location makes it a true gateway between Africa and Europe – and yes, it comes with easy to do beach days, too.

Where old meets new

Dig a little deeper and Tangier becomes a tale of two cities. One moment, you’re wandering the old medina – all Islamic arches and narrow lanes – and the next, you’re stepping through the Grand Socco, the main square that opens into the Ville Nouvelle. Here, streets widen into European-style boulevards, palm-lined avenues, and early 20th-century architecture. Even the language mirrors this mix, with the local dialect sprinkling Arabic, French, and Spanish into the same conversation.[

On the water’s edge

You can’t talk about Tangier without mentioning the sea – Morocco’s northern coast literally laps right up to the city. On clear days, Spain is visible across the strait, and Gibraltar is just a one-and-a-half-hour ferry ride away. The beaches start big and breezy, then get wilder and more dramatic as you head west[SR2.1], hiding secret spots like the Caves of Hercules, complete with their own legendary tale. Not keen on a swim? Head up to the Kasbah, the 17th-century fortress, to take in the views of the city below and the Atlantic meeting the Mediterranean.

A taste of Tangier

Tangier doesn’t just look good, it tastes good too. Being on the coast, seafood is everywhere – think grilled fish, prawns and calamari fresh from the Atlantic. But don’t skip the Moroccan classics either – slow‑cooked tagines, fragrant couscous and spice-packed stews you’ll still be thinking about days later. In the medina, street vendors pile olives on platters, and tiny family run spots serve dishes made completely from scratch. Just grab a seat, tuck in, and let Tangier feed you properly.