Tangier
Decide whether to visit or live in Tangier, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Visitors should stay alert in busy markets, avoid poorly lit streets at night, and keep valuables secure. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises normal travel precautions and to follow local guidance on health and security.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Petty crime (pickpocketing, bag snatching)
- Scams targeting tourists
- Road safety concerns
- Health considerations (food hygiene, rabies risk)
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tangier month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tangier are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and March the wettest (about 143 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3 | 9.4 | 80 | 8.2 |
| February | 17.1 | 10.3 | 64 | 9.4 |
| March | 17.8 | 10.7 | 143 | 9.6 |
| April | 20.0 | 12.5 | 68 | 11.3 |
| May | 23.1 | 14.9 | 27 | 12.3 |
| June | 26.3 | 17.8 | 11 | 12.9 |
| July | 29.2 | 19.8 | 1 | 12.9 |
| August | 30.2 | 21.0 | 3 | 12.5 |
| September | 27.5 | 19.2 | 13 | 11.1 |
| October | 24.5 | 17.1 | 64 | 9.6 |
| November | 19.8 | 12.7 | 103 | 8.5 |
| December | 17.2 | 10.9 | 106 | 7.8 |
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People and places shaping Tangier
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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026Past and future events in Tangier
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Previously
- Establishment of the Tangier International Zone
Tangier became an international zone under joint administration of France, Spain and the United Kingdom in 1923.
- English occupation of Tangier (1661‑1684)
Tangier was ceded to England in 1661 and abandoned in 1684 after a costly siege.
- Spanish occupation during World War II
Spanish forces occupied Tangier from June 1940 until the city was restored to its pre‑war status in October 1945.
- Tangier’s reintegration into independent Morocco
Tangier joined the rest of Morocco following full sovereignty in 1956.
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01 · OverviewTangier, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tangier took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Tangier
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Tangier
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Tangier
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tangier
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tangier
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Tangier
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tangier
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tangier located and what are its coordinates?
Tangier is situated in Morocco at geographic coordinates 35.7673, -5.7998 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tangier?
Tangier has a recorded population of approximately 1,035,141 and observes the Africa/Casablanca time zone (MAD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tangier?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tangier include ar-MA, ber, fr, and the circulating currency is MAD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tangier?
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