Tangier medina

Tangier, Morocco

Smaller than other Moroccan medinas but offering authentic charm and panoramic sea views from its upper streets.

Places in Tangier medina

La Muralla A contemporary-style rooftop restaurant in the medina that serves alcohol, with a terrace overlooking the old town towards the port.
Medina upper-street cafés Cafés along the medina's upper streets with panoramic sea views.
La Muralla rooftop terrace bar A rooftop terrace bar overlooking the old town towards the port.

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.

Kasbah district — Above the medina, offering breathtaking views over the Strait of Gibraltar and a peaceful environment away from busy streets.
New Town — Home to modern hotels with international standards, including Hilton and Movenpick.