Free self-guided walk · Tangier

Grand Socco to the Kasbah

A free self-guided walk through Tangier's medina, from the Grand Socco to the Petit Socco, up to the Kasbah and on to the clifftop Café Hafa.

Distance
2.2 km
Walking time
29 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk climbs from the busy gateway of the medina to the kasbah at the top, with views across the strait to Spain.

Finish with mint tea on the terraces of Café Hafa.

  • Terrain: Steep lanes and steps through the medina and up to the kasbah.
  • Best time: Late afternoon, finishing at Café Hafa for the sunset.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Grand Socco

    Start at the busy square outside the medina gate.

  2. American Legation

    The old US legation, now a museum.

  3. Petit Socco

    The small café-lined square at the heart of the medina.

  4. Kasbah

    Climb to the walled quarter and its old palace.

  5. Café Hafa

    Finish at the terraced café on the cliffs.

Tips

  • Unofficial guides may offer help; a firm no is fine.
  • Dress modestly.
  • A map app helps in the medina.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.