Beaches · Tangier · Morocco
The best beaches in and near Tangier
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alae fahmi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is City beach (Along the Corniche in the centre). The sea is usually warm enough for a comfortable swim (21°C+) in July–September.
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 3
- Swimming season
- July–September
- Warmest sea
- 22°C (72°F)
The beaches
Along the Corniche in the centre · Evening walks and people-watching
1.City beach
The long sandy beach below the Corniche, busy with families and football games in summer; water quality can vary, so many locals prefer beaches outside the city for swimming.
About 10–15 minutes by taxi east of the centre · Families
2.Malabata
A quieter beach along the eastern bay in front of resort hotels, with views back to the medina.
About 25–30 minutes by taxi west of the centre · Sunsets and surf
3.Achakar
A wide Atlantic beach next to the Caves of Hercules, with big waves and dramatic sunsets; currents can be strong, so swim with care.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C (59°F) | 16°C (61°F) |
| February | 15°C (59°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| March | 15°C (59°F) | 18°C (64°F) |
| April | 16°C (61°F) | 19°C (66°F) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 22°C (72°F) |
| June | 19°C (66°F) | 25°C (77°F) |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 28°C (82°F) |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 28°C (82°F) |
| September | 21°C (70°F) | 26°C (79°F) |
| October | 19°C (66°F) | 23°C (73°F) |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 19°C (66°F) |
| December | 16°C (61°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$ · Best for families, beach and first-timers
Corniche and Tanja Marina Bay
The Corniche runs along the city beach east of the port, lined with hotels, cafés and a wide promenade where families stroll in the evening. At its western end, the redeveloped port area of Tanja Marina Bay has yachts, restaurants and views up to the medina walls.
- Good
- Seafront walks; Large modern hotels; Close to the train station
- Watch out
- Busy road along the seafront; City beach water quality varies
- Nearby
- Tanja Marina Bay, City beach, Tanger Ville station
Getting to the beaches
- Bus — City buses connect the centre with outlying districts, the beaches and the Caves of Hercules in summer, but routes are confusing for first-time visitors.
- Train — From Tanger Ville station, Al Boraq high-speed trains reach Rabat in about 1 hour 20 minutes and Casablanca in a little over 2 hours, and regular trains serve Asilah, Fes and Marrakech.
- Ferry — Fast ferries from the city port at Tanja Marina Bay cross to Tarifa in Spain in about an hour; most other ferries to Spain use the larger Tanger Med port, about 40 km east.
Beach-weather months
Days of 24°C (75°F) or more with no more than nine rainy days come in June–September. The busiest of those is July, so book early.
Beach safety
Check your own government's travel advice before travel. The most common problems are persistent unofficial guides and touts around the port and medina entrances, and pickpocketing in crowded areas; use metered petit taxis and keep valuables zipped away. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Tangier have beaches?
Yes: City beach, Malabata and Achakar.
+When is the sea warm enough to swim in Tangier?
Usually July–September, when the sea averages 21°C or more.
+What is the best beach near Tangier?
City beach: The long sandy beach below the Corniche, busy with families and football games in summer; water quality can vary, so many locals prefer beaches outside the city for swimming.