Points of interest Tanger: Tourism & Monuments

Practical information : Sightseeing Tanger

Timetable

Most museums close at lunchtime. They reopen from mid-afternoon to the end of the day. The Kasbah Museum is open continuously.

To be booked

Although tourism is growing in Tangier, no monuments require advance booking. Only concerts at the Palais des Institutions Italiennes as part of Tanjazz must be booked in advance (www.tanjazz.org).

Budget & Tips

A visit to Tangier won't strain your budget. Access to monuments and museums is often subject to a fee. Don't be surprised if prices are higher for tourists than for Moroccans.

Main events

Tanjazz, the jazz festival, is the most important event in Tangier. It takes place every year at the end of September, with entertainment in the city streets and free and paying concerts. Headliners perform in the gardens of the Palais des Institutions Italiennes(www.tanjazz.org).

Guided tours

Tangier has around 40 accredited French-speaking guides. You can obtain their contact details from the Tourist Office.

Smokers

A 1991 law banned smoking in public places. But as the implementing decrees were never adopted, the law remained a dead letter. As a result, each establishment does as it pleases.

Tourist traps

Less touristy than Marrakech, Tangier seems to be less prone to scams of all kinds. You may come across fake guides who try to show you around the city and end up taking you to a store or restaurant where they know the owner. But this is far from the rule. On the other hand, you'll almost certainly come across hashish sellers who will offer to buy it for you. You could face a fine of between DH5,000 and DH50,000 and a prison sentence of between 5 and 10 years.

What's very local

Less conservative than other Moroccan cities or rural areas, Tangier is used to European visitors. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to dress decently, especially for women, to avoid being harassed.

Tourist Attractions & Monuments Tanger

KASBAH MUSEUM

FONDATION POUR LA PHOTOGRAPHIE

HERCULES CAVES

CAP MALABATA

LE GRAND SOCCO / PLACE DU 9 AVRIL 1947

THE WALL OF LAZINESS

BAB EL-ASSA DOOR

PHOENICIAN NECROPOLIS

LARGE MOSQUE

TABADOUL

CAPE SPARTEL LIGHTHOUSE

SPANISH CHURCH

AMERICAN LEGATION MUSEUM

PERDICARIS PARK

PLACE DE LA CASBAH

PALACE OF THE ITALIAN INSTITUTIONS

THE REMARKS

BAB MARSHAN DOOR

MUSEUM OF THE LORIN FOUNDATION

AL-MENDOUBIA GARDEN AND PALACE

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