Tangier travel guide
Tangier Tourism | Tangier Guide
You're Going to Love Tangier
With a population of 688.356, Tangier is the largest city in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tangier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Tangier
When to visit Tangier
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tangier in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tangier, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Tangier
Plane
When flying to Tangier, you’ll arrive at Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tangier from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 17h 55m.
Train
The train station in Tangier is called Tangier Dalia, and is located 12 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Tangier is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 294 km from Tangier. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and AIRCAR , among others, in Casablanca.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Tangier Tangier, located 1.9 km from downtown Tangier. Tangier Tangier central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Tangier
Where to stay in Tangier
From 5-star hotels such as the Dar Chams Tanja to great affordable options like the Mamora Bay, Tangier offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $153 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tangier
Most booked hotels in Tangier
Renting a car in Tangier
Renting a car in Tangier costs $35 per day, on average, or $70 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Tangier Ibn Battouta.
The most frequently booked car type in Tangier is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.