Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al Boraq
Arriving1h 20m(80 min)89–224 MAD
Schedule: Roughly hourly from Rabat Agdal; 2nd class 89–172 MAD, 1st class 129–224 MAD
CityCoordinates: 35.76° N, 5.81° W
Tangier
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White city on the blue strait
See on the mapAt a glance
- Recommended stay
- 2 days
- Best season
- April to October
- Elevation
- 34 m
- Population
- 1,275,428 (2024)
- Best for
- Strait of Gibraltar lookouts · Kasbah Museum & Café Hafa · Cap Spartel & Caves of Hercules
- Key landmarks
- Kasbah and Dar el-Makhzen (Kasbah Museum)Bab el-Bahr viewpoint over the Strait of GibraltarPetit SoccoGrand Socco (Place du 9 Avril 1947)Tangier American Legation MuseumCafé HafaCap Spartel LighthouseCaves of HerculesPerdicaris Park (Rmilat)Tanja Marina Bay
Port city facing Spain, with a renovated medina and the Caves of Hercules.
Getting there
Al Boraq high-speed train (1h20 from Rabat, 2h10 from Casablanca), Tangier Airport (TNG), or Tarifa ferry
Crossroads of the Atlantic and Mediterranean
Perched on an amphitheater of hills overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar just 14 kilometers from Spain, Tangier has reinvented itself over the past decade with a gleaming marina, restored historic theaters, and Africa’s first high-speed rail line (Al Boraq). Up in the whitewashed medina and walled Kasbah, steep stairways open onto sea-view lookouts where the waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet.
From the Kasbah Palace to Café Hafa & Cap Spartel
Begin at the 17th-century Dar el-Makhzen palace inside the Kasbah, descend through the literary cafés of Petit Socco and the bustling food stalls of Grand Socco, and claim a tiered cliffside table at historic Café Hafa for afternoon mint tea looking toward the Spanish coast. With an extra half-day, take a grand taxi west along the forested mountain road to Cap Spartel lighthouse and the Caves of Hercules.
Weather and climate
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Climate by month
Average low and highRainy daysFestivals & cultural events
- Tanjazz(September)
| Month | Average low and high | Rainy days | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C – 17°C47°F – 62°F | 10 | — |
| Feb | 9°C – 17°C48°F – 63°F | 10 | — |
| Mar | 10°C – 19°C51°F – 66°F | 9 | — |
| Apr | 12°C – 21°C53°F – 69°F | 9 | — |
| May | 14°C – 24°C57°F – 75°F | 7 | — |
| Jun | 17°C – 27°C63°F – 80°F | 3 | — |
| Jul | 19°C – 29°C67°F – 85°F | 1 | — |
| Aug | 20°C – 30°C68°F – 85°F | 1 | — |
| Sep | 19°C – 27°C65°F – 81°F | 4 | Tanjazz |
| Oct | 16°C – 25°C61°F – 76°F | 9 | — |
| Nov | 12°C – 20°C54°F – 68°F | 10 | — |
| Dec | 10°C – 18°C50°F – 64°F | 11 | — |
Source: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, 1991-2020 normals, via WMO. Updated August 14, 2023. worldweather.wmo.int
Suggested itinerary
Checked by Morocco Insider Tips on November 6, 2026
Day 1 Day 1 — Kasbah Museum, Medina Soccos & Café Hafa
- Morning
- Start at Bab Kasbah and visit the 17th-century Dar el-Makhzen (Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures) and its peaceful tiled courtyard garden.
- Afternoon
- Walk out to the Bab el-Bahr viewpoint overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, descend through Petit Socco, visit the Tangier American Legation Museum, and browse the produce market off Grand Socco (Place du 9 Avril).
- Evening
- Walk 15 minutes west along the Marshan cliffs to historic Café Hafa (opened 1921) for tiered terrace mint tea watching ships cross toward Tarifa, Spain.
Day 2 Day 2 — Cap Spartel, Caves of Hercules & Corniche Marina
- Morning
- Hire a grand taxi for a 2.5-hour coastal loop through the pine-forested hills of Perdicaris Park (Rmilat) out to Cap Spartel Lighthouse, where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet.
- Afternoon
- Continue 10 minutes south to the sea-carved opening of the Caves of Hercules and have a grilled fish lunch overlooking Achakkar Beach.
- Evening
- Join locals for the evening paseo along Avenue Pasteur (Boulevard) or the modern Tanja Marina Bay promenade before boarding the Al Boraq train south.
Tips
- The Tangier American Legation Museum in the medina is the only U.S. National Historic Landmark located outside the United States and offers fascinating maps and Paul Bowles archives.
- Blue petit taxis with a yellow stripe use meters inside the city (10–25 MAD per ride).
Getting around
- Tanger-Ville ONCF railway station is the northern terminus of the Al Boraq high-speed train: 1h20 to Rabat and 2h10 to Casablanca.
- Fast passenger ferries to Tarifa, Spain depart directly from Tangier Ville port at the foot of the medina (1 hour crossing); ferries to Algeciras use Tanger-Med port 45 km east.
Etiquette
- At Café Hafa, seating is first-come, first-served across the whitewashed cliff tiers; order simple mint tea and bring small change.
- Confirm whether your ferry ticket is for 'Tanger Ville' (central) or 'Tanger Med' (45 minutes away) well before departure.
Sources, updated November 6, 2026
Getting here by train and bus
Direct rail, high-speed train, and coach routes connecting Tangier.
- Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al BoraqDeparting1h 20m(80 min)89–224 MADSchedule: Hourly from 06:00 to 19:00, then 21:00 (arrives Rabat Agdal); 2nd class 89–172 MAD, 1st class 129–224 MAD
- Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al BoraqArriving2h 10m(130 min)99–292 MADSchedule: Roughly hourly from Casa Voyageurs; 2nd class 99–224 MAD, 1st class 129–292 MAD
- Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al BoraqDeparting2h 10m(130 min)99–292 MADSchedule: Hourly from 06:00 to 19:00, then 21:00 (arrives Casa Voyageurs); 2nd class 99–224 MAD, 1st class 129–292 MADAl Boraq 2nd class uses variable pricing: the cheapest non-flexible fares go first, so book a few days ahead. At short notice you pay the flexible fare.
- Train (ONCF)ONCF Al Boraq + Al AtlasDeparting5h 14m(314 min)186–472 MADSchedule: 7 daily (06:00, 08:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00), changing at Casa Voyageurs; 2nd class 186–338 MAD, 1st class 249–472 MADThere is also a direct overnight train at 23:25 with a 1st-class 4-berth couchette car (about 375 MAD). Couchettes can't be booked online and sometimes sell out, so buy at a station up to 2 months ahead.
Festivals and events here
Annual cultural festivals, gatherings, and seasonal events in Tangier.
- SeptemberMid-to-late September (2026 edition: 18 to 20 September)
Tanjazz
Tangier's jazz festival mixes international names with Gnawa fusion at the Palais Moulay Hafid, the Palais des Institutions Italiennes and the Grand Socco.
TipsFriday and Saturday concerts are ticketed, but the Sunday programme is free.
