Tanger : Formalities and administrative procedures

Tanger : Organize your stay

Money Tanger

The Moroccan currency is the dirham. The exchange rate in the first quarter of 2024 was around 11 DH for 1 €. Simply divide the Moroccan price by 11 to obtain an estimate in euros.

Budget & Tips Tanger

The cost of living is lower in Morocco, especially for food. It is necessary to count less than 50 DH in a bouiboui and around 100-150 DH for a meal in a restaurant. As everywhere, tipping is appreciated. In some stores or in the souks, prices are never displayed and haggling is the rule. The right price is the one that suits both parties.

Passport and visas Tanger

A valid passport is required to enter Morocco. The entry stamp authorizes you to stay for a maximum of 90 days on Moroccan soil. This short stay visa is not valid for working in Morocco. For long stays or to work in the country, you must obtain a special visa issued by the Moroccan Consulate.

Driver's license Tanger

You can drive in Morocco with your French license as long as you are visiting the country for less than a year. If you live in Morocco, you must obtain the local driver's license by exam or exchange within 12 months of your installation in Morocco.

Health Tanger

There is no particular health risk in Tangier. Drinking water is available in the city and in some villages. Nevertheless, the WHO recommends drinking mineral water. Outside Tangier, it is imperative to drink bottled water. Wash your hands regularly.

Mandatory vaccination Tanger

No vaccinations are required to travel to Tangier. However, the hepatitis A vaccine is recommended (1 injection at least 15 days before departure). If you plan to stay in the country for a long time, vaccinations against hepatitis B, rabies and typhoid are strongly recommended (source: Institut Pasteur).

Security Tanger

Tangier suffers from a sulphurous reputation. There are reports of pickpocketing, especially along the Malabata beach or late at night in the city. It is therefore advisable not to carry valuable items (beware of cell phones) or large sums of money.

Time difference Tanger

There is a one hour time difference between France and Morocco. It is 11am in Tangier when it is noon in Paris in winter as well as in summer. During the month of Ramadan, Morocco moves back an extra hour. It is then 11am in Tangier when it is 1pm in Paris.

Spoken languages Tanger

The people of Tangier speak all languages... or almost! Arabic is the lingua franca, the one that children learn at school. French, English and Spanish are also commonly spoken, especially in the tourist industry.

Communication Tanger

Cell phone and internet coverage is good in Tangier, but is less reliable in the region. All 3 operators offer equivalent network strength.

Electricity and measurements Tanger

The voltage is 220 V, a little lower than in France, but this is not a problem. The electric plugs are similar to the French ones. You can use all your electrical appliances without an adapter.

Luggage Tanger

Moroccan society is generally more puritanical than French society. So it's a good idea to wear decent clothes. The less flesh you expose, the more you'll be left alone in the street. Two-piece bathing suits are accepted, but toplessness and naturism are prohibited. Don't forget to bring sunscreen, hats and sunglasses, as the wind-swept sun beats down harder than it looks.

Tanger : Daily life

Hello? Tanger

To call Tangier, dial the international dialing code +212, followed by 9 digits. Tangier numbers have 10 digits, starting with 05. If you want to use your cell phone in Morocco, you need to check with your operator that you have the international option. You can also buy a SIM card locally, on arrival at the airport or in any of the city's grocery stores. Do as the Moroccans do and opt for a prepaid card that includes communication minutes and mobile data. The price of a prepaid card starts at 5 DH. To obtain a SIM card, you'll need to fill in a form and provide proof of identity. INWI, Orange and Maroc Telecom are the three networks in service.

Accessibility Tanger

Tangier is a difficult city to get around for people with reduced mobility or parents with baby carriages. The city is built on several hills, and you spend your time going up and down. Sometimes, when the slope is steep, the street is replaced by a flight of steps. Likewise, if you want to enjoy the charm of the medina and stay there, most hotels don't have elevators. Ask before you book.

Health Tanger

Tangier boasts a brand-new university hospital, which was inaugurated in the spring of 2023. Located a little outside the city, in the urban commune of Gueznaya, the Mohammed VI hospital was eagerly awaited by the city's inhabitants. There are also a number of private clinics, whose quality of care unfortunately remains uncertain. For minor aches and pains, you'll have no trouble finding a French-speaking doctor. Contact your hotel directly to obtain the contact details of a doctor. The city presents no particular health risks. The water is safe to drink, and tests are regularly carried out to WHO standards. However, high levels of nitrates are regularly found, and drinking tap water can be problematic over the long term. Drink mineral water instead.

Emergency numbers Tanger

In case of accident, illness or fire, here are the numbers to contact:

Fire department: 15

AMBULANCE: +212 6 79 00 22 22

Securty Tanger

Tangier is a mixed city, with its share of small-time crooks and hashish dealers. The medina is a safe area, but you should be careful on the corniche and along Malabata beach at night. Pickpocketing has been reported. If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to call the police.

Police: 19

Royal Gendarmerie: 177

LGBTQ Tanger

Homosexuality is punishable by 6 months to 3 years' imprisonment and a fine of 120 DH to 1,200 DH, under article 489 of the Penal Code. If you're traveling with a same-sex couple, discretion is essential. Although there is (homo)sexual tourism in Tangier, the subject remains an absolute taboo. Most of the men holding hands you meet on the street are actually friends in a purely platonic relationship.

Embassies and consulates Tanger

The French Embassy is in Rabat, at 1 rue Ibn Hajar (+212 - 5 37 68 97 00). Tangier is home to the French Consulate, at 2 place de France (+212 5 39 33 96 00), open Monday to Friday, 8am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 4:30pm.

Mail Tanger

The price of a stamp for a letter or postcard weighing less than 20g is 9 DH. A ready-to-post international envelope costs 11.50 DH.

Local media Tanger

Le 360 is the most consulted French-language digital media in Morocco. It offers a complete news analysis in French and Arabic. https://fr.le360.ma

Le Journal de Tanger is a French-language daily founded in 1904, which provides news from the Tangier district. Many articles can be consulted on the website: www.lejournaldetanger.com

Tanger Guide is an online site providing information on the city's cultural agenda: www.tangerguide.com

Made In Tanger shares the city's best addresses: restaurants, cafés, boutiques, bars and other good deals to be shared without moderation. www.madein.city/tanger/fr