Fez — British tabloid “The Sun” has turned its attention to Tangier, describing the northern Moroccan city as a sunny and affordable getaway just a short hop from Europe.
In a travel piece published on March 16, reporter Alice Penwill highlighted Tangier’s appeal for British tourists, pointing to forecast highs of 20C, budget-friendly five-star hotels, and easy access from Spain and the UK.
The article presented Tangier as a destination that combines climate, convenience, and character. “The Sun” described it as a place where visitors can enjoy both “the city and golden beaches,” while also stressing its accessibility from southern Spain and the short flight time from Britain.
Tangier is “just one hour by boat from Spain,” the paper recalled, describing the northern Moroccan city as a strong option for travelers seeking a change of scenery without the price tag often associated with spring sun breaks.
Culture beyond the price tag
What stood out most in the coverage was not only the cost of travel, but the city’s layered identity.
“The Sun” wrote that “the city itself has plenty to see from a whitewashed medina to its busy souks, and landmarks like the Kasbah and the Caves of Hercules.” It also pointed to Tangier’s mix of “African, French and Spanish” influences, presenting the city as one shaped by geography, history, and movement across the Strait of Gibraltar.
The British newspaper further singled out Tangier’s café culture and tea terraces, suggesting that even travelers attached to British tea rituals would find something memorable in Morocco’s mint tea tradition. It presented Tangier not just as cheap and warm, but as culturally textured, sociable, and visually distinctive.
Easy reach, growing appeal
Equally highlighted by the British paper is the ease of transport to and in the city. It cited ferry links from Tarifa to Tangier Ville and noted that flights from the UK can take roughly three hours.
Official ferry operators also describe the Tarifa-Tangier Ville crossing as taking about one hour, underlining the route’s role in making Tangier one of the closest Moroccan urban escapes for European travelers.
That combination of proximity and atmosphere helps explain why Tangier continues to attract international attention.
Long seen as a gateway between Africa and Europe, the city offers sea views, historic landmarks, beaches, and a medina experience that remains central to its identity. Morocco’s national tourism platform lists the Kasbah, the Caves of Hercules, and the city’s beaches among Tangier’s key tourist attractions.
