Vacation Rentals in Tangier, Morocco

Found in northwestern Morocco on the Maghreb coast of Cape Spartel where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean via the Strait of Gibraltar. The city is accessible to Casablanca via high-speed train in 2 hours, Spanish ferry in less than 1 hour, or the Ibn Batouta International Airport is 9 miles south-west of the city center. Tangier is a major industrial city, second only to Casablanca within Morocco, with a history that dates back to the 5th century BC.

Nicknamed “The Gateway to Africa” because of its geographical location and multi-millenia importance to industry, commerce, and travel. It is easy to understand why the city has played muse and haven for 200 years to artists, writers, businessmen, and spies with the vibrant mix of Arabic, Berber, French, Spanish, English, and Tangerian (a local lexicon) resulting in a stunning mix of color, cultures, and cuisine. Additionally, the city hosts many historical houses of worship for Muslims, Jews, and Christians. An international hotspot of the rich and famous for generations, the region has undergone rapid urban development over the past decade with more on the horizon. Today the city functions as a busy port city with many tourists arriving for a day trip from either cruise ships or ferries departing from Spain, France, and Italy.

It should be noted that Morocco is a Muslim country. Visitors are expected to dress conservatively and women should carry a scarf or shawl to cover their hair in many places, most especially at religious sites. Restaurants rarely serve alcohol, and instead meals are washed down with the ubiquitous mint tea. Many places are closed on holy day Friday for all or part of the day.

• The Tangier American Legation: Morocco was the first country to recognize American independence and became the location of the first American property acquired internationally and established as a consulate in 1821. The building was a gift from Sultan Moulay Suliman and is now a museum stuffed full of Arab-American memorabilia with a complete section dedicated to novelist Paul Bowles.
• Tangier Beach: A pleasant and popular beach in the city just a short walk from the medina where many enjoy a picnic lunch, a camel ride down the beach, or a stroll along the long corniche or boardwalk.
• Cape Spartel and the Cave of Hercules: The cape is only 30 minutes west of downtown in the northernmost point of Africa and punctuated by an elegant lighthouse. The cave has one entrance to the ocean, one to land, and, as legend says, is the location where Hercules completed his 12 labors to guarantee immortality. Sidi Kacem beach is not far from here, a popular spot with locals offering miles of golden sand along the Atlantic coast.

Vacation rentals in Tangier have a price range between $39-$8,208. The average price for rentals in Tangier is $66 per night.