Cheapest Flights to Tangier
About Tangier
Tangier, in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region of Morocco, has a population of about 4 million people. In the enchanting city of Tangier, you can find pristine beaches, an exotic mysterious view, an interesting history, as well as people trying to sell you marijuana on the street. This city is a mixture of North Africa, Spain, Portugal and France. In the north of Morocco, on a Sunday in the city you can watch the sandy beach of Avenoe Mohammed VI from Terrasse de Parasseux. You can sip your mint tea At Cafe Hafa or go to Mnar Park and have a nice meal in one of the romantic cafeterias in the park.
You can also visit the American Legation Museum, or visit the English churches. You can also consider taking a boat tour to enjoy the scenery. It is possible to encounter very different tastes in the city. There are many upscale restaurants. The restaurants on the edge of the beach are quite chic and the food is enjoyable. Some of the famous restaurants are Café Restaurant El Teatro, El Minzah Hotel, Otori Sushi, San Remo, Pagoda. Apart from thee, there are many more places where you can eat.
Transportation to Tangier City Center from Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport
lbn Batouta Airport is 11 km from Tangier city center and due to the lack of public transportation from lbn Batouta Airport to the city, you can choose from taxis, transfer services or car rental companies. While taxi transportation is more practical and economical, car rental may be more to your advantage depending on the number of days you are planning to stay in the city. It will take you a maximum of 15 minutes to reach Tangier city center from Ibn Batouta Airport.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is the most practical way to get to Tangier city center from Ibn Batouta Airport and taxis also provide a budget friendly transportation service. As soon as you leave the airport terminal, you will come across taxi ranks. Before you get in one of these taxis from the taxi ranks, we recommend you tell them where you are wanting to go and make a deal with them first. Although they may not accept barganing, the maximum they will charge is 100 dirhams to travel to Tangier city center. However, taxis from 22:30 in the evening until 05:30 in the morning can increase the fare up to 150 Moroccan Dirhams. The fare to pay to travel to Port Med by taxi is 300 dirhams and 120 dirhams to travel to the train station. The taxi journey between Ibn Batouta Airport and Tangier city center takes on average 10 minutes.
Rent A Car
Since there is no public transportation such as buses that can take you directly to Tangier from the airport, renting a car can be more economical. Before arriving at the airport if you make a pre-reservation and then you will be able to rent your car in minutes with your international status license. Some of the car rental companies serving in the airport terminal are; Loca Som, Starc Hertz, Marloc (Europcar), Scal Avis, Dbilij Car, Air Car, France Car and Location Auto.
