Tangier in winter: what to do when it rains?Tangier guideWinter in Tangier is mild but rainy. Here is what to do when the sky clouds over: museums, historic cafés, bookshops, hammam and walks between showers.Tangier on a stopover: what to see in a few hours?Tangier guideArriving in Tangier by cruise ship or ferry for a few hours? Here is a walking route from the port, what to see first and how not to waste time.Souks and shopping in Tangier: where to buy and how to bargainTangier guideCarpets, ceramics, leather, spices, babouches: the souks of the Tangier medina are full of crafts. Here is where to look, what to buy and how to bargain without stress.The historic cafés of TangierHistoryTangier is a city of cafés. Some have become legends, frequented by writers, musicians and travellers from all over the world. Here are the places to know.Tetouan from Tangier: the day tripGetawaysAn hour's drive from Tangier, Tetouan has a medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an Andalusian heritage. Here is how to get there and what to see in a day.Ksar Sghir and the coast road along the straitGetawaysEast of Tangier, the road along the Strait of Gibraltar offers coves, beaches and views of nearby Spain. The village of Ksar Sghir is its main stop.What to do in Tangier? 20 ideas to make the most of the cityTangier guideWhat to do in Tangier? Climb up to the Kasbah, wander the medina, drink a tea facing the strait, see the Atlantic at Cape Spartel: here are 20 ideas to plan your stay, sorted by what you feel like doing.Tangier's beaches: Mediterranean or Atlantic?Tangier guideTangier has the distinction of having two seas: the Mediterranean in the bay, to the east, and the Atlantic west of Cape Spartel. Here are the beaches to know and how to choose.Visiting the Tangier medina: the route and the tipsTangier guideThe Tangier medina is smaller and easier to explore than those of Fez or Marrakech. Here is a walking route from the Grand Socco to the Kasbah, and tips to make the most of it.Tangier–Tarifa by ferry: crossing the straitTangier guideOnly about fifteen kilometres separate Tangier and Tarifa. The fast ferry links the two shores in about an hour and arrives right in the centre of Tangier. Here is how to plan it.Tangier Ibn Battouta airport: getting to the city centreTangier guideTangier Ibn Battouta airport is about twelve kilometres from the centre. Here are the ways to get into the city and tips for a smooth arrival.Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules: a half-day on the Atlantic coastTangier guideCape Spartel, the Caves of Hercules and Achakar beach can be visited together in half a day, about fifteen kilometres west of Tangier. Here is how to plan the outing, by taxi or by car.Getting to Chefchaouen from TangierGetawaysChefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif, is the most requested day trip from Tangier. Here is how to get there, how much time to allow and what to see.Asilah from Tangier: the ideal day tripGetawaysAbout 45 kilometres south of Tangier, Asilah is a small white town on the Atlantic. Ramparts, painted walls and beaches: it is the easiest day trip from Tangier.Café Baba, the little Kasbah café where the Rolling Stones stopped byOne street, one storyOpened in 1943 and run by the same family, Café Baba is a modest room in the Kasbah, its blue walls covered in photos, where you drink a mint tea looking out over the rooftops of the old town.Kalinté, bissara and fish from the portEating & drinkingWhat people in Tangier really eat.The American LegationHistoryA piece of United States history in the middle of the medina.The international cityHistory1923–1956: when Tangier belonged to no one.