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New town · Monument & museum

Gran Teatro Cervantes

A theatre opened in 1913, a reminder of the Spanish presence in Tangier.

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Gran Teatro CervantesIllustration (not a documentary image)

Why go

Its ceramic-decorated façade recalls the time when Tangier was a cosmopolitan city.

Who it's for

Architecture and history lovers.

Good to know before you go

Often only the exterior can be seen.

Getting there

Between the Grand Socco and the bay, on foot.

Neighbourhood
New town
Recommended time
~10 min (estimate)
Opening hours
Not published: to be confirmed on site or with your accommodation
Price
Façade visible from the street. Access to the interior to be checked.
Location
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Not checked on site General information written by TangerLocal on 11 October 2026. Neither the opening hours nor the prices have been confirmed by the place or by a visit. Report a correction.

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