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Sophisticated nightlife with marina lounges, rooftop sunset cocktails, and live Gnawa music.
About this experience
Tangier offers a sophisticated and relaxed nightlife scene, heavily influenced by its Mediterranean location and international history. The epicenter is the Marina Bay area with trendy lounge bar-restaurants like Chiringuito overlooking the superyachts. For sunset cocktails with panoramic city and sea views, the roof terrace of the Hotel Nord Pinus (in the Kasbah) is the perfect spot before dining alfresco on fine Morocco-meets-Mediterranean fare at Villa Mabrouka's L'Orangerie. In the medina, the El Morocco Club near Bab Kasbah offers creative cuisine and shaded tables under a leafy fig tree. The historic Gran Café Central on Petit Socco stays open late and is perfect for mint tea and people-watching. For live music, check out Les Fils du Détroit, a wardrobe-sized venue popular with Arab-Andalusian musicians, or Dar Gnawa for Gnawa music. The annual Tanjazz festival in September celebrates local and international jazz musicians. Tangier's nightlife starts late - cocktails around 9-10 PM, with clubs and bars active until 1-2 AM. The dress code is smart-casual for upscale venues.[citation:1][citation:6]
Insider Tips
- Sunset cocktails at Hotel Nord Pinus rooftop are unforgettable
- Tanjazz festival in September is the highlight of Tangier's music calendar
- Dress smart-casual for upscale venues
- Les Fils du Détroit is tiny but authentic - great for Arab-Andalusian music
- The marina bars are perfect for summer evenings
Best Time to Visit
Best experienced during: Sunset, Evening, September (Tanjazz festival)