Events & Festivals in Tangier

Showcasing Moroccan and international cinema with screenings, director talks, and workshops. Features competition sections for feature films, documentaries, and short films, often with themes highlighting Mediterranean cinema and cross-cultural dialogue.

Celebrates the almond blossom season in nearby rural areas with traditional music, dance performances, agricultural exhibitions, and local food tastings. Includes excursions to almond groves in the Tangier-Tetouan region.

Exhibitions, conferences, film screenings, and performances highlighting women's achievements in arts, business, and society. Organized by cultural institutes and women's associations across Tangier.

Lively nightly market during Ramadan with food stalls, traditional sweets, crafts, and entertainment. The medina comes alive after iftar with families shopping and socializing until late hours.

Regional book fair featuring Moroccan and international publishers, author signings, literary discussions, and children's reading activities. Focuses on Arabic, French, Spanish, and English publications.

Festive celebrations marking the end of Ramadan with morning prayers, family gatherings, and special meals. Children receive gifts and new clothes, with parks and public spaces filled with families celebrating.

Professional tennis tournament attracting international players, often part of regional circuits. Held at club facilities with opportunities to watch rising talents and established professionals.

One of North Africa's premier jazz events featuring international and Moroccan jazz artists across multiple venues. Includes workshops, jam sessions, and free outdoor concerts blending jazz with Gnawa and Andalusian influences.

Celebrates Tangier's Andalusian heritage with classical Arab-Andalusian music performances. Features traditional orchestras and vocalists performing historical compositions in intimate venues.

Major jazz festival with performances in historic venues across the city. Features international headliners alongside local fusion artists, with events in palaces, gardens, and cultural institutes.

Colorful kite flying festival on the beach with demonstrations, workshops, and competitions. Features elaborate handmade kites from local and international participants against the backdrop of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Major religious holiday with morning prayers followed by traditional sacrifice and family feasts. Community celebrations include sharing meat with neighbors and those in need, with special foods prepared for days afterward.

Focuses on Mediterranean cinema with competitions, retrospectives, and open-air screenings. Includes filmmaker workshops and industry networking events, often held in venues with sea views.

Traditional religious festival honoring local saint Sidi Kacem with processions, spiritual music, and communal meals. Features Gnawa music performances and brings together pilgrims from across the region.

Annual sailing competition in the Strait of Gibraltar with participants from Morocco, Spain, and beyond. Includes various boat classes with viewing opportunities from the corniche and marina.

Month-long celebration with concerts, theater, dance, and circus performances across the city. Includes free outdoor events in public squares and parks, featuring both Moroccan and international artists.

Coastal marathon and half-marathon with routes showcasing Tangier's coastline and landmarks. Includes shorter races for all ages and abilities, with international participation and scenic views.

Commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday with religious gatherings, poetry recitals, and special sweets distribution. Mosques and Sufi zawiyas host spiritual music performances and community meals.

Major contemporary art exhibition featuring Moroccan and international artists across multiple venues. Includes installations, performances, and discussions exploring Mediterranean identities and global themes.

Celebration of Tangier's culinary heritage with cooking demonstrations, tastings, and market tours. Highlights local specialties like seafood tagines, pastilla, and traditional sweets from different cultural influences.

Special access to historical sites normally closed to the public, guided tours, and lectures about Tangier's architectural heritage. Includes colonial-era buildings, archaeological sites, and traditional Moroccan structures.

National holiday commemorating the 1975 Green March with official ceremonies, parades, and cultural events. Schools and government offices close, with patriotic displays and community gatherings throughout the city.

Celebrates Mediterranean musical traditions with performances spanning classical, folk, and contemporary styles. Features collaborations between Moroccan, Spanish, Italian, and other Mediterranean musicians.

Seasonal market with crafts, gifts, and holiday foods reflecting Tangier's multicultural community. Features both Moroccan artisans and international vendors, with festive decorations and occasional musical performances.

Fireworks displays over the bay, gala dinners at hotels, and parties at clubs and restaurants. The corniche fills with families and revelers enjoying the festive atmosphere with views across to Spain.