For couples · Tangier · Morocco
Romantic things to do in Tangier
Ideas for a couples' trip, from small moments to a special day out.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Yunker, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Tangier's romance lies in its views of the sea and Spain, rooftop riad terraces and the faded glamour of its International Zone past. Couples tend to stay in Medina.
Key facts
- Romantic ideas
- 4
- Couple-friendly sights
- 1
- Area for couples
- Medina
- Best months
- April–May and October
Romantic ideas
1.Sunset at Café Hafa
Share mint tea on the cliff terraces as the sun sets over the Strait.
2.Kasbah riad stay
Book a boutique riad in the kasbah with a roof terrace looking across to Spain.
3.Cap Spartel at sunset
Drive to the north-western tip of Africa and watch the sun drop into the Atlantic.
4.Evening on Boulevard Pasteur
Stroll the boulevard, stop at the Terrasse des Paresseux, then take a drink at the Café de Paris.
Sights couples love
Viewpoint · Marshan
Café Hafa
Order mint tea and bissara and stay for sunset; it is at its liveliest at weekends.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Food
- Couples
- History
Where couples should stay
$$ · Best for first-timers, culture, couples and budget
Medina
Tangier's old walled town climbs from the port towards the kasbah through narrow stepped lanes, with the Petit Socco square and its old cafés at the centre and the Grand Socco at its western gate. Small riads and guesthouses here have roof terraces with harbour views, and the main sights are all on foot.
- Good
- Sights on the doorstep; Characterful riads with views; Cafés and street food
- Watch out
- Steep lanes and steps; Hard to reach by car with luggage; Unofficial guides at the entrances
- Nearby
- Petit Socco, Grand Socco, American Legation, Kasbah
Romantic day trips
- Asilah (About 45 minutes by train or car) — A small walled Atlantic town with a whitewashed medina decorated with murals, Portuguese ramparts over the ocean and good fish restaurants.
- Chefchaouen (About 2–2.5 hours by car or bus) — The famous blue-washed town in the Rif mountains has a compact medina of blue lanes and stairways, a kasbah with a garden museum, and walks up to the Spanish Mosque for views over the town.
- 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.
For dinner
Share local specialities such as Harira, Tagine and Grilled sardines and fried fish. Bread is eaten with every meal and is used to scoop food; eat with your right hand.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Tangier romantic?
Tangier's romance lies in its views of the sea and Spain, rooftop riad terraces and the faded glamour of its International Zone past.
+What is the most romantic thing to do in Tangier?
Sunset at Café Hafa: Share mint tea on the cliff terraces as the sun sets over the Strait.
+Where should couples stay in Tangier?
Medina: Whitewashed lanes, the Petit Socco and riad guesthouses between the port and the kasbah.