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Tangier

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Tangier?

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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Climate normals · 20162025

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.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January16.39.4808.2
February17.110.3649.4
March17.810.71439.6
April20.012.56811.3
May23.114.92712.3
June26.317.81112.9
July29.219.8112.9
August30.221.0312.5
September27.519.21311.1
October24.517.1649.6
November19.812.71038.5
December17.210.91067.8

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What is being reported around Tangier

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People and places shaping Tangier

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
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Past and future events in Tangier

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Establishment of the Tangier International Zone

    Tangier became an international zone under joint administration of France, Spain and the United Kingdom in 1923.

  2. English occupation of Tangier (1661‑1684)

    Tangier was ceded to England in 1661 and abandoned in 1684 after a costly siege.

  3. 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.

  4. Tangier’s reintegration into independent Morocco

    Tangier joined the rest of Morocco following full sovereignty in 1956.

Current public leadership

  • Mounir Laymouri

    Wikidata currently records this person as Tangier's head of government. Moroccan politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Tangier has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Tangier yet.

Local business and employers

  • Comarit

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tangier. Company.

  • Cinémathèthque de Tanger

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tangier. Art house movie theater in Tangier, Morocco.

  • Banque d'Etat du Maroc

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tangier. Central bank.

  • Aluminium du Maroc

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tangier. Moroccan manufacturer.

  • FRS Iberia/Maroc

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Tangier. Moroccan-Spanish group of companies.

Newspapers and local media

  • Medi 1 TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tangier. Moroccan news channel.

  • La Dépêche marocaine

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tangier. Newspaper.

  • Le Journal de Tanger

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tangier. Moroccan daily newspaper.

  • Lissan-ul-Maghreb

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tangier. Newspaper published in Tangier from 1907 onwards.

  • España

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tangier. Spanish-language Moroccan newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Tangier, in brief

Tangier is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Tangier took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tangier

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tangier

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tangier

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tangier

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tangier

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tangier

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tangier

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where 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&A

What 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&A

What 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&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tangier?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Tangier, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.