Taxi from Tangier Airport to City Centre
Taxi from Tangier Airport to City Centre
Tangier Airport is the starting point for many visitors to northern Morocco. Their first challenge is finding a way to the city center of Tangier. Tangier Airport (Ibn Battouta Airport) is 30 minutes from the city. Unfortunately, there are no train or bus links. So, the only option is to take a taxi from Tangier Airport to the city.
Taxi from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to the city of Tangier.
The first option is to take a grand taxi. Grand taxis are a creamy color and carry 6 passengers (4 in the back and 2 in the front excluding the driver). If you want a private taxi, tell the driver you want to buy all the seats. It is more expensive this way, but at least you have more space and privacy.
Grand taxi fares from Tangier Airport to the city are government-controlled. They cost 250 dirhams (about €25) before 8 p.m. and 300 dirhams (about €30) after. You can sometimes pay in other currencies, like euros. But you will only receive your change in Moroccan Dirhams. To avoid getting ripped off, check the price in your currency using the exchange rate. Check with the driver before getting in that he is happy to accept your currency.
At peak times, there can be long queues for these taxis at the airport. So, only take this option if you are not in a rush to get to your final destination.
It’s vital to have a map showing your destination. If not, have the address in Arabic or French. Morocco’s address system is inconsistent. Some streets lack names. So, prepare for confusion if you find your hotel on one of these unnamed streets. If your hotel is in the tourist zone, you can say “Zone Touristique.” This zone is not very big, and you should be able to find your hotel from here. The Zone Touristique is not in Tangier’s city center. It’s about 10 minutes east. So, some drivers may be reluctant to drive you there without a good tip. It’s hard for them to find a fare afterward.
If your hotel is in the medina, not all areas are accessible by car. You may have to walk the final part on your own.
Private transfers from Tangier Airport to the city.
Chefchaouen Taxi offers private transfers from Tangier Airport to the city. They use modern, air-conditioned vehicles and have English-speaking drivers. We will check your flight for any delays, and the driver will meet you at the arrival terminal. He will be holding a sign with your name, making it easy to identify him. Our transfers from Tangier Airport to Tangier City are a flat rate of €25. This covers anywhere in the city, including the tourist area.
Find out more about our Tangier Airport transfers.
