Comparison · Seville vs Tangier · Spain / Morocco
Seville vs Tangier
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral; choose Tangier for Strait of Gibraltar, Kasbah, lower day-to-day costs and beaches. Tangier is generally less expensive, and the two are about 182 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 182 km
- Less expensive
- Tangier
- Best time for Seville
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Tangier
- April–June and September–October
Side by side
| Seville | Tangier | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Morocco |
| Known for | Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España | Strait of Gibraltar, Kasbah and Medina |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | April–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $130–$230 | $90–$170 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 36°C (97°F) | July, 28°C (82°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 16°C (61°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 10 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | City beach |
| Airports | SVQ | TNG |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Seville for…
Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. Andalusia's capital has one of the largest old towns in Europe, a maze of whitewashed lanes and orange-tree squares around the Cathedral, the Giralda tower and the Real Alcázar palace. Across the Guadalquivir river, Triana is the traditional home of flamenco…
Choose Tangier for…
Strait of Gibraltar, Kasbah, lower day-to-day costs and beaches. Tangier faces Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar, about 30 km of water at its narrowest, at the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Its whitewashed medina tumbles down a hill from the kasbah to the port, with the Grand Socco square at its…
Top sights compared
| # | Seville | Tangier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Alcázar | Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen) |
| 2 | Seville Cathedral and the Giralda | Tangier medina |
| 3 | Plaza de España | Petit Socco |
| 4 | Parque de María Luisa | Grand Socco |
| 5 | Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) | Mendoubia Gardens |
Food compared
| Seville | Tangier |
|---|---|
| Salmorejo | Bissara |
| Spinach with chickpeas | Kalinte |
| Pork cheeks | Harira |
| Montadito de pringá | Tagine |
Which is cheaper?
Tangier is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $90–$170 per person there, against $130–$230 in Seville (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Tangier on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Seville and Tangier are about 182 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Seville and 4 in Tangier.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Seville or Tangier cheaper?
Tangier is usually less expensive: about $90–$170 a day mid-range against $130–$230 (estimates).
+Is Seville or Tangier better for a first trip?
Pick Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral, or Tangier for Strait of Gibraltar, Kasbah, lower day-to-day costs and beaches.
+How far is Seville from Tangier?
About 182 km in a straight line.