Tangier

Church of Saint Andrew

After the first Anglican church got too small, the current one was built behind the Sidi Bou Abib mosque. The church is built in Moorish style and the belltower is shaped like a minaret. In the graveyard next to the church rests prominent British figures in the history of the city, including the officers Sir Harry MacLean and Roy Howell with his wife Claire de Menasce, the criminal Paul Lund and writer Walter Burton Harris. There's also a plaque commemorating Emily Keene, who introduced the cholera vaccine to Morocco (her grave is elsewhere).

Church of the Immaculate Conception

Built by the Spanish in the 1870s in modernist style, this is the main place of worship for Tangier's Christian community.

Fondation Lorin

Musée de la Fondation Lorin

An art museum, or maybe rather an archive related to the history of Tangier opened in 1930 in a former synagogue. In addition to art, there are newspapers, photographs and posters on display.

Gran Teatro Cervantes

Closed and falling to pieces but take a photo from outside the gates as you pass by on the way up to the Grand Socco.

Grande Mosquée

A large mosque built in the 17th century, with its minaret rising above the city walls towards the sea. It's not the first place of worship on that place, before the mosque there has been a cathedral and a Roman temple.

Kasbah

The Kasbah and the Kasbah Museum, the former Sultan's palace deserves to be seen not only for its collection of artefacts from the Phoenician to modern times, but also for the building and garden. There is a small entry fee (20 dirham as of 2026) and varying opening times in winter and summer. The terrace at the northern side of the Kasbah is the place to go for good views over the port, and if there isn't fog or haze, even the Spanish coast.

Mendoubia Gardens

The continuation of the grand socco to the west, this garden features a large marble fountain and park benches.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum showcasing Moroccan modern art, mostly traveling exhibitions.

Palais Marshan

former Forbes Museum of Tangier, Palais Mendoub

This impressive building is nowadays a government-owned residence for visitors. Until 1990 it served as a museum of historical battles with statues of soldiers on different battlefields. The building was also featured in the James Bond movie The Living Daylights.

Petit souq

The "small market" was at one point one of the greatest market places in Morocco. In the early 20th century which was the heyday of the city, wealthy people settled in the area around petit souq, and with them came cafés, hotels and casinos but also offices of banks and other offices. These times are over, and many businesses have relocated to newer parts of the city but it can still be considered the heart of the medina, if mainly for tourists nowadays.

Place du 9 Avril 1947

Grand Socco

A large lively park-like square just southwest of the medina. Next to it there's the Sidi Bou Abib Mosque. Go to the souk on Thursday or Sunday mornings to see the Rif mountain women in their colourful costumes selling their produce and dairy products all along the wall of the St. Andrew's Church (English Church).

Plaza de Toros

Built by the Spanish (who else?) in the 1940s, this is the last remaining bullring in Morocco. The last bullfight took place in 1970, after that the place has been more or less abandoned, though still a notable historic site.

Sidi Bou Abib Mosque

Built in 1917 and decorated with polychrome tiles, this is the mosque right next to the grand socco.

The American Legation Museum (TALM)

Cultural center, museum, conference center and library in the heart of the old medina is housed in the only historic landmark of the United States located abroad. The museum exhibits a large collection of art and historical items. It also has a Paul Bowles Wing dedicated to the writer and composer who lived most of his adult life in Tangier. (Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States, in December 1777 with the hope of promoting commerce with the new republic. This act by the Moroccan sultan was the first public recognition of the U.S. by a head of state.).

20 dirham

Cap Malabata

A great place for watching the sunrise and experiencing North African countryside.

Hercules Caves

Grottes d'Hercules

The caves are a place of stunning natural beauty and great archeological significance. Apparently, this is where the mythical figure, Hercules, used to rest after finishing his 12 labours. The cave also bears a mirror image resemblance to the continent of Africa.

10 dirham, but do not bother with an additional tour guide

The tomb of Ibn Battouta

A 14th century famous traveller who was born in Tangier.