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Mediouna

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Practical info — Mediouna

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

The currents where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean can be strong. Swim only at guarded beach sections.
Hire a Grand Taxi from Tangier to get here, and negotiate a price for the return trip in advance.
The Caves of Hercules are very close. Visit them early in the morning to avoid tourist buses.
The wind often blows strongly from the Atlantic here. Bring a light jacket for the evening, even in summer.

🍽 Food

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Moroccan Mint Tea

Enjoy it in the cafes high on the cliffs near Cap Spartel, overlooking the sea.

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Seafood Tagine

In the restaurants along the coastal road, you can taste excellent seafood slow-cooked in clay pots.

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Bissara

A creamy soup made from dried fava beans, excellent for warming up after a windy beach walk.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Argan Oil and Cosmetics

You can buy argan products at the kiosks near tourist spots. Pay attention to the quality, though.

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Moroccan Souvenirs

Vendors around the Caves of Hercules offer leather goods and ceramics, haggling is expected!

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Parc Perdicaris (Rmilat)

A beautiful forest park on the way to Tangier, offering shade and dreamlike views of the Strait of Gibraltar.

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Cap Spartel Lighthouse

The gardens around the lighthouse are an excellent, peaceful spot to watch the sunset over the ocean.

Mediouna is a photogenic coastal destination located just south of Tangier's famous Cape Spartel. The area is renowned for its spectacular coastline, where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors are drawn to its scenic cliffs, pristine sandy stretches, and the laid-back atmosphere that provides a great escape from the bustling city center of Tangier. The coastline here features some of the region's most beloved beaches. Plage Achkar is a wide, beautiful sandy bay, excellent for swimming and sunbathing, often visited alongside the famous nearby Hercules Caves. Another highlight is Ba Kacem beach, known for its clean waters and family-friendly environment. Both beaches offer essential amenities and local cafes serving fresh Moroccan mint tea and seafood. Beyond the beaches, Mediouna provides excellent opportunities for nature walks, photography, and enjoying spectacular ocean sunsets. The local gastronomy relies heavily on fresh daily catches, with traditional Moroccan tajines available at nearby coastal restaurants. Easily accessible by road from Tangier, Mediouna is for beach lovers and explorers.