The best things to see and do in Medina of Tangier

As is the case with other cities in Morocco and other Arab countries, a large part of attractions of Tangier They are found in its medina.

I tell you that, from my point of view, the Tangier medina does not have the appeal of, for example, the Tetouan medina.

I remind you that the medina of the nearby city of northern morocco part of the Heritage precisely because it remains preserved as it was built centuries ago.

Tangier It is a large city and the medina is just one of the various areas that have been protagonists in its history.

Of course, it is a medina that contains some very charming corners that you should look for during your Tangier visit.

What to see in the medina of Tangier

Now Tangier medina You can access it from various places, but I will tell you that its main axis would be the one that connects the central April 9 square and the Great Souk with the kasba in the highest part of the medina.

A good way visit the medina of Tangier, just as I have done on my last visits, is to take a taxi to the kasba and then go down the alleys to the Small Souk and then exit through the aforementioned square, in what was the Italian neighborhood of Tangier.

Corner of the Kasbah in the medina of Tangier in northern Morocco

La kasba It is the old walled fortification with defensive functions that has now become a neighborhood with narrow streets in which palatial buildings are hidden, some of which have become charming. riad.

In this regard I have to mention La Maison Blanche , whose owner is Spanish, and which in addition to charming personalized rooms offers you a true gem, its terrace with impressive panoramic views of the medina and of the entire city of Tangier.

If you don't stay at this riad, at least it is worth going up to have a tea to enjoy those views that will mark your image of the city of Tangier.

In the Kasbah Square the old one is found palace of Sultan Dar el Mekhzen, which was also the residence of the Portuguese and British governors, and which now houses a moroccan art museum.

In another neighboring palace, the Dar Chorfa, you find a museum of antiquity and archeology.

Another notable corner in this central square of the kasbah is the Strait Coffee, which offers you a terrace on its roof with views of the old international city.

After leaving kasba through a small portico, it is time to go down through narrow streets towards the area of the Small Souk, a walk in which you can see beautiful corners.

Museum of Moroccan art in the kasbah of the medina of Tangier

It will be when you arrive at the Little Souk square, with the cafe terraces, when you are going to rediscover the great commercial atmosphere typical of said souk.

Then going up the siaghine street you will finally arrive at the aforementioned April 9 square and thus leave the medina.

I advise you to take a walk around it. central Market whose access is next to the square, where you can see curious and colorful food stalls.