Tangier

When to Go

Transport

General Health and Safety

Generally, Tangier is a very safe city compared with many cities of Europe. The only trouble that you are likely to encounter is the persistent touts which you should ignore or the conmen ready to fleece you. One essential tip for all of Morocco is to do what you want to do and ignore anyone else - do not worry about offending anyone or what they will think; Just do what you set out to do. If you do not heed this advice then you will fall victim to the touts and conmen that prey on tourists throughout Morocco. As with anywhere else in the world take care in the early hours of the morning as the public and police are absent and crooks abound.

Health & Safety

Accommodation

Entertainment

General Shopping

Most brasswork is made in other towns but is available here. Leather goods are also available. Stay away from the tourist traps and you may find the price quite agreeable. There is a infamous market in Tangier called "casa barata" (the house of cheap things) - there are bargains to be had here but be wary of forgeries and stolen goods (these are sold along vegetables, electronics, clothing, shoes, spices, carpets, ironmongery and everything else one can think of!). There are other markets notably the souk in the medina (mainly vegetables, clothes and tourist items) and in Ben Mekada (vegetables). The latter does not cater for tourists at all and is known as one of the "rough spots" of tangier and back in the 1980's there were bread riots here.

Sights

Activities

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