Season guide · Tangier · Morocco
Tangier in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm September sea and settled days, turning rainier in November. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 20 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 20
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 3 | 12.3 h | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 7 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 10 | 10.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 20 of the year's roughly 73 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Tanjazz — international jazz festival (usually September)
Make the most of the weather
Nature · Cap Spartel and Rmilat
Caves of Hercules
These sea caves on the Atlantic coast, about 14 km west of the centre, have an opening to the ocean said to resemble a map of Africa in reverse.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Cap Spartel and Rmilat
Cap Spartel
Go on a clear day and combine it with the Caves of Hercules, about 10 minutes further south.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Ville Nouvelle
Terrasse des Paresseux
The 'Lazybones' Terrace' on Boulevard Pasteur is a viewpoint with old cannons looking over the port and across the Strait.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
Waterfront · Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
Walk the Corniche in the early evening, when Tangier's families come out and the sea breeze cools the city.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
Park · Cap Spartel and Rmilat
Perdicaris Park
A forest park on the Rmilat hills west of the city, with pine and eucalyptus woods, walking paths and sea views.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Tetouan (About 1 hour by car or bus) — Tetouan's UNESCO-listed medina has strong Andalusian influences and active craft quarters, while its Spanish-built Ensanche has white colonial-era buildings.
- Tarifa (About 1 hour by fast ferry) — Across the Strait, the southernmost town in mainland Spain has a walled old town, a castle, and long Atlantic beaches famous for kitesurfing.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Tangier?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm September sea and settled days, turning rainier in November.
+What is the weather like in Tangier in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 20 rainy days over the season.