How many days · Tangier · Morocco
How many days do you need in Tangier?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Yunker, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Tangier, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers the medina, the kasbah, the American Legation, Café Hafa and an afternoon at Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. Four days adds day trips to Asilah or Chefchaouen and time for the Ville Nouvelle's cafés.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 9.7 h (Dec) to 14.6 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Tangier medina, Caves of Hercules, Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen) and Petit Socco |
| 2 days | Good | Petit Socco, Grand Socco and Mendoubia Gardens |
| 3 days | Good | Tangier American Legation Museum, Café Hafa and Phoenician tombs |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Asilah |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Asilah and Chefchaouen |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Tangier add up to roughly 11–14 hours of visiting time — about 2 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Tangier medina (Half a day), Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen) (1–1.5 hours) and Tangier American Legation Museum (1–1.5 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Tangier medina | Half a day | Medina |
| Caves of Hercules | 1 hour | Cap Spartel and Rmilat |
| Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen) | 1–1.5 hours | Kasbah |
| Petit Socco | 30–60 minutes | Medina |
| Grand Socco | 30–60 minutes | Medina |
| Mendoubia Gardens | 30 minutes | Medina |
| Tangier American Legation Museum | 1–1.5 hours | Medina |
| Café Hafa | 1 hour | Marshan |
| Phoenician tombs | 30 minutes | Marshan |
| Cap Spartel | 1 hour | Cap Spartel and Rmilat |
| St Andrew's Church | 30–45 minutes | Medina |
| Terrasse des Paresseux | 20 minutes | Ville Nouvelle |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on Tangier medina and Caves of Hercules |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for Caves of Hercules |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Asilah and Chefchaouen |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.7 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.6 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Tangier with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Tangier?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Two days covers the medina, the kasbah, the American Legation, Café Hafa and an afternoon at Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. Four days adds day trips to Asilah or Chefchaouen and time for the Ville Nouvelle's cafés.
+Is a week too long in Tangier?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Asilah and Chefchaouen.