New town · Culture
Librairie des Colonnes (bookshop)
The historic bookshop on Boulevard Pasteur, opened in 1949.
Illustration (not a documentary image)Why go
A landmark of Tangier's literary life, with books about Tangier and Morocco in several languages.
Who it's for
Readers and anyone curious about the city's literary history.
Good to know before you go
Closed on some days: opening hours to be checked.
Getting there
On Boulevard Pasteur, a ten-minute walk from the Grand Socco.
- Neighbourhood
- New town
- Recommended time
- ~20 min (estimate)
- Opening hours
- Not published: to be confirmed on site or with your accommodation
- Price
- Free entry.
- Location
- Open in Google Maps
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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Nearby
Terrasse des Paresseux≈ 0.1 km as the crow fliesA viewpoint on Boulevard Pasteur, with old cannons pointing towards the port.Gran Teatro Cervantes≈ 0.4 km as the crow fliesA theatre opened in 1913, a reminder of the Spanish presence in Tangier.American Legation≈ 0.5 km as the crow fliesA museum housed in the first American public property abroad, given in 1821.