Hotels in Tangier: prices, timing and areas
Tangier sits at the gateway of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic and Africa is barely an hour by ferry from Europe. It pairs the old Medina with the Grand Socco gate, a seafront promenade and beaches with the quieter Malabata district. It is a seasonal destination, as summer draws the crowds while winter is calm and cheap. This list has 3 189 properties, from a room in a riad to a five-star hotel above the bay. Below is what drives the price of a stay in Tangier most: the month, the day of the week and the district.
When to book a stay in Tangier for less
Winter is the cheapest time, in February, when rates drop about 37 percent below the yearly average. The priciest is August, at the height of the beach season, when prices can jump by more than 30 percent. Spring and autumn bring mild weather and lower rates, plus festivals such as the spring Tangier Jazz Festival. The arrival day matters too: Wednesday is the cheapest, and the end and the start of the week the most expensive. For a regular trip, book about three months ahead, as the lowest rates show up around 88 days before the date.
What a stay costs by property type
Tangier has a wide spread of prices, so a room in a riad in the Medina and five stars above the bay are worlds apart. The cheapest sleep is in guesthouses and budget places; you pay the most for five stars. Below are indicative nightly rates in the local currency.
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
|---|
| Room in a riad or budget place | from approx. MAD 530 |
| Three-star hotel | from approx. MAD 700 |
| Four-star hotel | from approx. MAD 1,258 |
| Five-star hotel | from approx. MAD 1,964 |
Indicative rates for a double room, outside the August peak. In Tangier the gap between a quiet February and high summer can be large, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.
Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more
Most hotels cluster along the coast, around the beach and the Malabata district, where the resorts with pools and spas stand. The old Medina is riads and guesthouses in narrow lanes, close to the Grand Socco gate and the bazaar, ideal for the city's atmosphere. Marshan is a quieter, higher district with a view over the strait, and the area around the golf courses draws players. The cheapest sleep tends to be back from the seafront. Buses and taxis run around the city cheaply, so a base further out is still convenient.
Which stay in Tangier suits whom
- First time in Tangier. The old Medina by the Grand Socco has the most atmosphere, close to the bazaar, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the city beach.
- For families. Seaside resorts with pools around Malabata, plus family rooms. Families praise Lalla Soulika, Idou Malabata Beach and SPA and Hotel El Toro.
- For couples. Riads and boutique hotels with a view over the strait. Couples choose Lalla Soulika and Appart Cosy Corniche with its large balcony.
- With breakfast. Many riads and hotels include breakfast in the rate, often on a terrace with a view. Guests praise breakfast at Lalla Soulika and Hotel El Toro.
- Near the airport. Hotels around Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) suit an early flight or a layover. A taxi takes you to the centre.
Example hotels in Tangier with prices
From a room in a riad to five stars above the bay, a few names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in August and on weekends.
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
|---|
| Appart Cosy Corniche Tanger | Budget apartment | from approx. MAD 529 |
| Mamora Bay | Budget hotel | from approx. MAD 580 |
| Hotel Ben Batouta | Budget stay in the centre | from approx. MAD 782 |
| Hotel El Toro Tanger | Mid-range hotel | from approx. MAD 907 |
| Marina Bay City Center | Four-star hotel | from approx. MAD 1,129 |
| El Minzah Hotel | Historic hotel in the centre | from approx. MAD 1,347 |
| Idou Malabata Beach and SPA | Resort on the bay | from approx. MAD 2,509 |
| Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier | Premium hotel | from approx. MAD 3,099 |
From prices for a double room. In Tangier the same hotel can differ a lot between a Wednesday and a Friday, so check your exact dates in the search.
When Tangier is more expensive
The season follows the summer here. The most visitors arrive in July and August, when the beaches are full and the temperature is highest. Spring and autumn bring pleasant weather at lower prices, often with festivals such as the Tangier Jazz Festival in spring and the Atlantic Festival in autumn. The quietest and cheapest time is winter, when the seaside traffic eases, though the city and the Medina run all year.
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