Medina & Kasbah Walking Route

A self-guided walk through Tangier's Medina and Kasbah is the classic first encounter with the city. Begin around the Grand Socco, pass into the old town through the historic thresholds, and follow the narrow lanes toward the Petit Socco, traditional cafés, small shops, and the fortified high point of the Kasbah. The route brings together the city's layered identity: port life below, whitewashed streets above, and distant views toward the Strait of Gibraltar. Travelers can explore independently at no charge, though a local guide can add context about the city's Phoenician, Roman, Islamic, European, and international-zone chapters.