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Tangier, Port city in northern Morocco

Located at the western entrance of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier extends across coastal hills where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.

The city functioned as an International Zone from 1923 to 1956, governed by multiple European nations before its integration into independent Morocco.

The Kasbah quarter features traditional Moroccan architecture with white buildings, narrow streets, and the former Sultan's palace Dar el Makhzen.

Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport connects the city with major European capitals through daily flights, while ferries link to southern Spain in under one hour.

The Caves of Hercules contain an opening toward the Atlantic Ocean in the shape of Africa, created by the Phoenicians who extracted millstones.

Location: Tangier-Assilah Prefecture

Inception: 5 century BCE

Elevation above the sea: 56 m

Address: Tangier, Morocco 90100 Tangier

Website: https://tanger.ma

GPS coordinates: 35.77667,-5.80389

Latest update: August 21, 2025 08:44

Best Traditional Riads in Tangier

A selection of the most notable riads in Tangier. These traditional Moroccan houses, mainly located in the medina and the kasbah, offer authentic accommodation combining historical character with modern comfort. These places feature terraces with panoramic views, gardens, and provide opportunities to experience Moroccan hospitality in the heart of a city between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

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