The best months to visit Tangier are Apr – Oct. Warm and dry; Jul–Aug very hot.
Quick facts
When to go
Africa's gateway, the legendary port city where Europe and Africa face each other across 14km of water, a crossroads of cultures with a storied medina and sweeping views of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Apr – Oct is the busiest window in Tangier, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Getting Around in Tangier
- The medina, Kasbah, and main sights are all walkable from the city centre. The medina is small enough to explore without a guide: use Google Maps (works well offline in Tangier)
- Petit taxis (red, metered) for in-city trips: MAD 10–30 for short hops. Agree on price first. Grand taxis (beige) for intercity: shared routes to Tetouan (MAD 30/seat, 1hr), Chefchaouen (MAD 60, 3hrs)
- Tangier has a local bus network (MAD 4 flat fare) but routes are confusing for visitors. Taxis are cheap enough that the bus is rarely worth the confusion
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Tangier travel guide.
Timezone: WET (UTC+0/+1) (Morocco observes DST)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tangier?
The best months to visit Tangier are Apr – Oct (Warm and dry; Jul–Aug very hot), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Tangier budget breakdown.
