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City guide · Updated June 2026
AfricaMorocco35.8° · -5.8°
Tangier,Morocco.
North Africa's gateway blending Mediterranean charm with Moroccan mystique.
Tangier · MA
TangierMorocco
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Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
976,390.6
Total residents
Global rank
#979
Wanderlust index
Best time
Late spring through early fall…
Peak window
Time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Local time
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Money in use
Language
Arabic, French, Berber, English
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Tangier
North Africa's gateway blending Mediterranean charm with Moroccan mystique.
Tangier is a historic port city perched on Morocco's northern coast where Africa meets Europe. Known for its vibrant medina, international heritage, and stunning coastal views, it offers a unique blend of cultures, colonial architecture, and bustling markets. The city serves as both a modern beach destination and a gateway to exploring Morocco's ancient traditions.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Tangier scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
4.3
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
2.8
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
5
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
3.7
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
2.7
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
6.2
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Tangier
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
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Sweet spot: Late spring through early fall for warm weather and clear skies, with April–May and September–October offering ideal conditions..
More cities for these months: Where to go in April · Where to go in May · Where to go in June · Where to go in September · Where to go in October
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Tangier
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Top sight
Tangier Medina
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Strait of Gibraltar viewpoints
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Old American Legation
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Top sight
Grand Socco
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Tangier
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,238
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$2,179
+76%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,238
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$2,205.1
+78%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$517.4
-58%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
5
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Tangier
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Medina
Kasbah
Ville Nouvelle
Beach district
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Tangier guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
Insider tips · Wanderlust Pro
Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Tangierguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Tangier
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
02
Money
- Currency — Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Affordability — 4.3/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 5 Mbps
- Internet score — 1.1/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 3.7/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Arabic, French, Berber, English
06
Timing
- Best window — Late spring through early fall for warm weather and clear skies, with April–May and September–October offering ideal conditions.
- Time zone — Africa/Casablanca
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Tangier safe for travelers?+
Tangier has a safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Tangier?+
The best time to visit Tangier is Late spring through early fall for warm weather and clear skies, with April–May and September–October offering ideal conditions..
How expensive is Tangier?+
Tangier has an affordability score of 4.3 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Tangier?+
Tangier has an average internet speed of 5 Mbps.
What currency does Tangier use?+
The currency used in Tangier is Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
What language is spoken in Tangier?+
The primary language spoken in Tangier is Arabic, French, Berber, English.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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Real tradeoffs
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Traveler reviews
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