Kasbah district

Tangier, Morocco

Above the medina, offering breathtaking views over the Strait of Gibraltar and a peaceful environment away from busy streets.

Places in Kasbah district

El Morocco Club One of the more upscale places to eat in the old town, serving Moroccan and international dishes with an intimate cocktail and piano bar downstairs.
Villa Mabrouka garden restaurant An elegant garden restaurant at Yves Saint Laurent's former Tangier garden, opened in 2023.
El Morocco Club piano bar An intimate cocktail and piano bar downstairs from the upscale restaurant.
Strait of Gibraltar views from the Kasbah Breathtaking views over the Strait of Gibraltar from the historic Kasbah district.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the medina and Kasbah on foot.
Getting around: The medina is compact and walkable, with the Kasbah district above it reachable on foot for Strait of Gibraltar views, and the New Town a short taxi ride away for international-standard hotels.
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (DH)
Language: Arabic and Amazigh; French is widespread, English in tourism.
Timezone: UTC+1
Current trends: Tangier's 2026 rise to Morocco's #1 tourist destination, surpassing Marrakech in visitor growth, is reflected in properties like Villa Mabrouka's 2023-opened garden restaurants at Yves Saint Laurent's former estate, while the Kasbah's El Morocco Club and the medina's rooftop La Muralla anchor a dining scene that remains refreshingly authentic and affordable despite the tourism surge.

Tangier medina — Smaller than other Moroccan medinas but offering authentic charm and panoramic sea views from its upper streets.
New Town — Home to modern hotels with international standards, including Hilton and Movenpick.