Best of Tangier

The port city of Tangier has seen travelers coming and going for centuries, their influences shaping the city in their footsteps. The main attraction is the lively medina around Petit Socco Square with its markets, craft shops, shops, and cafes. Visit the cannons of Faro Square for a view of the medina and harbor as well as the Bay of Tangier. Or shop along the Rue de la Liberté all the way up to the Place de France, the center of modern Tangier with the famous Grand Café de Paris and the Hotel El Minzah, where artists and writers such as Tennessee Williams, Jack Kerouac, Muhammad Asad, Truman Capote, and William S. Burroughs could once be spotted.

Previous kimkim travelers have traveled outside the city to visit the Hercules Caves, an intriguing cave complex steeped in myths and legends, and the picturesque promontory of Cap Spartel. A trip to nearby Asilah takes you to this small seaside town that’s home to historic architecture, pristine beaches, and local culture in a thriving artistic community. You can even day trip to the Akchour Waterfalls and blue city of Chefchaouen.