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Things to see in Tangier (Morocco): 15 places and when to go
Tangier is a city in Morocco with around 750,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), Museums and art (4), History (3). The best known are Caves of Hercules, Grand Mosque of Tangier and Roman Catholic Cathedral of Tangier. The best time to come is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Morocco · 35.7473, -5.8327
- Population
- About 750,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (7) · Museums and art (4) · History (3) · Architecture (2) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- TNG Tangier, 8.2 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tangier
The places in and around Tangier, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Caves of HerculesMoroccan cultural heritage site9.7 km
- Grand Mosque of TangierMosque in Tangier, Morocco2.3 km
- Roman Catholic Cathedral of TangierMoroccan cultural heritage site4.1 km
- Sidi Bou Abid MosqueMosque in Tangier, Morocco4.4 km
- American Legation, TangierGovernment building4.5 km
- St Andrew's Church, TangierBuilding in Morocco4.3 km
- Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch in Tangier4.6 km
- French Church of TangierChurch in Tangier, Morocco3.8 km
- Kasbah Mosque, TangierMosque in Tangier, Morocco4.9 km
- Cape Spartel LighthouseMoroccan cultural heritage site9.6 km
- Kasbah MuseumMuseum in Tangier, Morocco4.9 km
- Tour Al QamraHistory · Architecture36 km
- Bab El Bhar (Tangier)City gate in Tangier, Morocco5.0 km
- Musée des artistes voyageursMuseum4.7 km
- Sala de Exposiciones Instituto CervantesGallery4.1 km
When to go to Tangier
The best time to visit Tangier is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebPossible10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:53
- JunPossible14:25
- JulBetter not14:12
- AugBetter not13:21
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:04
- DecPossible9:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tangier
The nearest main airport is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG, Tangier), 8.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ceuta38 places50 km
- Fez, Morocco28 places203 km
- Meknes6 places207 km
- Rabat25 places212 km
- Melilla43 places267 km
- Casablanca16 places289 km
And all of Morocco, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tangier?
The best known: Caves of Hercules, Grand Mosque of Tangier, Roman Catholic Cathedral of Tangier, Sidi Bou Abid Mosque, American Legation, Tangier. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tangier?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Tangier?
The nearest main airport is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), 8.2 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tangier as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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