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Perched between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, Tangier has always been a world city: a refuge for writers, spies and artists, today enjoying a spectacular renaissance — brand-new port, restored medina, and its legendary cafés still very much alive.
Don't miss
The Kasbah & its museum
The highest point of the medina: carved gates, white alleys and a breathtaking view over the Strait of Gibraltar.
Café Hafa
Clinging to the cliff since 1921, mint tea facing Spain. The Rolling Stones and Paul Bowles were regulars.
The Caves of Hercules
14 km away, the sea rushes into an opening shaped like the map of Africa. Legend and photo guaranteed.
Cape Spartel
Where the Mediterranean officially meets the Atlantic, at the foot of an 1864 lighthouse.
What to eat
Try grilled fish at the port, calamari at Saveur de Poisson, and tea at Café Tingis on the Petit Socco. Tangier also keeps Spanish pastry traditions from protectorate days.
The Veyama tip
Walk the medina early in the morning: golden light, empty alleys, and fishermen climbing up from the port. Magical and crowd-free.
Where to eat
Our favourite tables — renowned addresses picked by the team. Want a reservation? Tick “restaurants” when booking your hotel.
Saveur de Poisson
One set menu of ultra-fresh fish near the Grand Socco — an institution.
El Morocco Club
Elegant dining and a piano bar in the Kasbah, under a century-old ficus.
Le Salon Bleu
A terrace above the Kasbah square: tagines with a view of the Strait.
