Tangier

Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Gateway to Africa, Crossroads of Continents

Tangier, mythical city of the Strait of Gibraltar, is the meeting point between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Europe and Africa. The region combines industrial dynamism and natural beauty of the Rif.

3.8 million

Population

17,262 km²

Area

220 inhabitants/km²

Density

10% of national GDP

GDP

Tangier

Capital

Mediterranean

Climate

Histoire

Tangier was Phoenician, Roman, Portuguese, English, then international (1923-1956). This cosmopolitan history gives it a unique atmosphere. Tetouan, Andalusian, and Chefchaouen, blue and mystical, complete this cultural mosaic.

Géographie

The region stretches from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Rif Mountains. The Mediterranean climate offers hot summers and mild winters on the coast, more severe in the mountains. The Mediterranean beaches are among the most beautiful in the country.

Economy & Key Sectors

Les moteurs économiques de la région Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Tangier Med Port

Africa's leading port, global logistics hub

Automotive industry

Renault Tangier (400,000 vehicles/year), complete ecosystem

Aeronautics

Free zone, subcontracting for Boeing, Airbus

Tourism

Beaches, Rif Mountains, heritage

Key Figures

7M containers/year

Tangier Med

400,000 vehicles/year

Renault factory

Free zones

200,000

Industry jobs

Tourism & Discoveries

Tangier fascinates with its cosmopolitan history and unique light. Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of the Rif, attracts photographers from around the world. The Mediterranean beaches of Al Hoceima are paradisiacal.