Tangier

Morocco

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Tangier Restaurants

Affordable (29)

Miramar Restaurant

This low-key bar on the beach-front offers an excellent selection of free tapas in over-the-top kitsch surrounds. A favourite with locals, its relaxed and friendly vibe and proximity to nightclubs... read more
Fine dining (28)

Casa Espana

The mango and baked goat's cheese salad, endive, smoked salmon and roquefort salad, and tomato soup are all good starters at this Spanish club. Don't be too surprised at the amazing paella-you're... read more

Tangier Nightlife

Chilled (24)

Eric Kayser

French master baker Eric Kayser takes bread-making to another level using local ingredients. His caf� is located in an upmarket district, attracting Tangier's yuppie set. read more
Clubbing (26)

Chellah Beach Club

Throughout summer, live bands play under the stars. Monday is open-mic night, when fresh local musical talent comes out to perform. A relaxed and sociable vibe. read more

This Month in Tangier:

By Aman te Water

Shopping: Fromages & Co. is the latest luxury delicatessen in town, and the first to specialise in fine French cheese and rarer regional products. Light gourmet meals are served (148 Avenue Hassan II).

Sightseeing: Tangier International Book Fair. Now in its 16th year, the annual book fair attracts publishers, writers, readers, artists, scientists and children. A good opportunity to sample local writing in several languages (1-5 May, Palais des Institutions, 2 Avenue Hassan).

Tangier News & Gossip

Tanja Latina in Tangier

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Back for its third year, Tanja Latina is a celebration of Tangier's dynamic and multi-cultural atmosphere, and its passion for all things Latin. The festival was the first North African music festival to champion spicy beats from South America, belting out everything from salsa to merengue, samba and mambo, and attracting performances by big-name South American artists. This year's headliners include la R�publique D�mocratique du Mambo and Bandana. Held from 4-6 November, this instalment celebrates Argentina's bicentenary (2010 marks 200 years since the country's independence) and a special emphasis will be on the sultry dance that Argentina is so famous for - the tango. There will be informative performances detailing the history of the dance, films about tango at the Cinemath�que de Tangier in the Grand Socco, and the chance to shake your hips to the fiery pulse with some of the best in the business. www.tanjalatina.com

Tangier Trivia

May: Perdicaris House, the haunted ruin in Ramilat Park, was once the residence of a wealthy Greek-American playboy who was kidnapped and held to ransom in 1904. More recently, it was used as a location in The Exorcist.
April: Tangier's Old Port is undergoing massive redevelopment to turn it into a yacht marina. Do get down there and witness the excavation work being done to reveal the ancient gun tower and Medina Wall for the first time in centuries.
March: Morocco was the first country to recognise the United States in December 1771. The American Legation, given to the USA in 1821, is evidence of this long relationship.