Tangier travel guide: where to stay, what to do and where to eat in Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco.
Tangier cooking draws on Rif Mountain Berber food, Andalusian-influenced Moroccan cuisine, and the Spanish and Mediterranean seafood of the strait. Fresh fish, grilled or baked in clay dishes, is the local signature, alongside tagines, couscous on Fridays, harira soup and pastilla. Alcohol is served only in hotels and a few licensed restaurants and bars.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Tangier.
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Grand Socco
Open square outside the medina gate where Rif farmers sell fruit, vegetables, olives and bread.
Hours: Daily; produce stalls busiest in the morning
Petit Socco and medina lanes
Medina lanes around the Petit Socco with spices, pastries and snack stalls.
Hours: Daily from about 9am to early evening
Fish market near the port
Daily fish market supplying the city's seafood restaurants.
Hours: Mornings are best
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Lunch is usually served 12:30pm-3pm and dinner from 7:30pm.
Saveur de Poisson takes cash only and is closed on Fridays.
Couscous is traditionally a Friday lunch dish; many places run out by mid-afternoon.
Alcohol is served only in hotels and a few licensed restaurants.
Tipping of 5-10% (MAD 10-30, ~$1.10-3.20) is customary when service is not included.
Eat with the right hand or bread when sharing from a communal dish.
Carry small notes; many medina restaurants do not take cards.
Vegetarians can find vegetable tagines, couscous with vegetables, salads and bissara; ask for dishes without meat stock. Halal is the norm; pork and alcohol are rare outside hotels. Seafood is abundant and fresh, and gluten-free diners should expect bread and couscous at most meals.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |