What are the best things to do in Tangier?
Top picks in Tangier include The tomb of Ibn Battouta, The American Legation Museum (TALM), Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mnar Park. See the full list and itinerary on this Tangier travel guide.
Photo: Ifni95 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Tangier
Travel guide for Tangier, Morocco — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Tangier is a stop in Morocco, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise The tomb of Ibn Battouta, The American Legation Museum (TALM), Church of the Immaculate Conception instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 35–100 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The dry season for the most comfortable travel. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Tangier
1
The tomb of Ibn Battouta
2
The American Legation Museum (TALM)
3
Church of the Immaculate Conception
4
Mnar Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tangier
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mnar Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Tangier itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit The tomb of Ibn Battouta
- Visit The American Legation Museum (TALM)
- Visit Church of the Immaculate Conception
- Eat at Restaurant Darna (de L'association Darna)
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mnar Park
- Eat at Restaurant Ahlen
Budget
Tangier trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 35–100
per person / day
Luxury
USD 115–190+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Tangier, Morocco. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Tangier
Estimated total (USD)
$1,935
≈ $968 per person · $276 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $70/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Tangier mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 35–100 · luxury 115–190+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Restaurant Darna (de L'association Darna)
The Darna organization helping women and children in difficulties is operating a restaurant, popular among the western expats in the city. Y
Restaurant Ahlen
Moroccan cuisine served in a modest restaurant, a popular suggestion of several nearby accommodations.
Abou Tayssir
A Syrian restaurant
Chez Hassan Bab Kasbah
Riad Al Andalous Restaurant
Moroccan cuisine
Bocadillo Abdelmalik
Fast food. A fabulous and cheap sandwich of kefta, egg, fries on a baguette at around 14 dirham (June 2015)
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Magellan Hotel
Quiet and very basic, hot showers, has a garage for your car or motorcycle, and costs 150 dihams/night w/20 dirham for parking. Front rooms
Hotel Royal
Right up the hill from the port entrance, on the way up to the medina. Rooms with a shared bath start around 120 dirham but it was easily ta
Villa Muniria
Visited by American authors of the Beat generation of the late 1950s. Is still a hotel, but is reportedly a bit run-down. This is where Will
Hotel Hollanda
Hotel Continental
This hotel, situated in the medina and within easy reach of the port, is very much in the 'former glory' category, with past guests includin
Shopping
- Casa Barata
Nightlife
- Cafe El-Hafa
- Bar Tangerine
- La Fuga
- La Española
Museums & culture
- The American Legation Museum (TALM)
- Church of the Immaculate Conception
In pictures
Tangier gallery
Photos: Ifni95, Rachidourkia, Boubloub, Rais67, Ptolemy, translated into Latin by Jacobus Angelus — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Tangier travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Tangier?
The dry season for the most comfortable travel.
How many days do I need in Tangier?
Plan at least 2 days in Tangier for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Tangier?
Popular stays in Tangier include Magellan Hotel, Hotel Royal, Villa Muniria. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Tangier cost?
On the ground in Tangier (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 35–100, and luxury about 115–190+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Tangier, Morocco. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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