Hotel club venues on the Tangier Bay promenade

The hotel clubs and beachfront bars along Avenue Mohammed VI form Tangier's most convenient party strip, lining the Bay of Tangier promenade a short ride from the medina and the port. Rather than a single venue, the listing covers a cluster of licensed hotel bars, lounges and small clubs that serve alcohol and put on music at night, with the programme concentrated on Friday and Saturday and in the summer months. The crowd mixes hotel guests, Tangier residents, Moroccans on holiday from other cities, expatriates and foreign visitors, mostly aged twenty-five to forty, and the atmosphere is relaxed, with the sea and the promenade as backdrop. Dress is casual to smart-casual; beachwear is fine by day but evening venues generally expect covered shoulders and closed shoes, and door policies vary between properties. Music ranges from lounge and house early in the evening to commercial dance and DJ sets later, with DJ nights typically concentrated in July and August. The drinks programme covers beer, cocktails, spirits and wine, and a beer typically costs about 40 to 60 MAD, with cocktails at higher prices. Opening hours are typically 10PM to 3AM on Friday and Saturday, with weeknights quiet and some venues closing outside the summer season, so checking each property is wise. Cover charges vary by night, and some venues apply a minimum spend instead, particularly for tables on busy summer weekends. Reservations are advisable for groups, and table service can be arranged directly with the venue. The strip suits visitors staying in the Ville Nouvelle or on the beachfront in northern Morocco who want several options within walking distance and an easy taxi back. As the venues differ widely, visitors benefit from looking in at two or three before settling on one.