Tangier, morocco.

before you go

What to plan around.

Drawn only from the verified figures on this page, the things worth knowing before you book.

• Pronounced wet season

  Rain peaks around Feb, Mar & Oct, up to 286 mm in the wettest month. Time a visit for the drier half of the year.

• Seismically active region

  3 quakes of M6+ within 200 km over 50 years (strongest M6.4). Know your building's earthquake rating before signing a lease.

• Cost is a modelled estimate

  Living costs here are a purchasing-power estimate, not locally verified prices. Treat the total as a starting point and add a buffer.

where Tangier ranks

Tangier also makes these lists.

• The cheapest cities for digital nomads

  solo nomads live for ~$921/mo here

• Cities with the cleanest air, ranked by verified PM2.5

  8 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 verified by CAMS

• The sunniest cities for digital nomads

  3,754 sun hours / year

• Cities with dedicated nomad / expat tax regimes

  No nomad-specific regime; Carte de Séjour for stays beyond 90 days. Top IR rate reduced from 38% to 37% under …

frequently asked

Tangier, honest answers.

How much does it cost to live in Tangier per month?

A solo nomad in Tangier runs roughly $921/month, broken down as rent $500 (estimate), food $160, mobile $12, utilities $70, transit $35, plus coworking and a 10% buffer. That puts it in the budget tier globally.

How much does international school cost in Tangier?

International primary school in Tangier costs about $7,000/year per child (range $4,000 to $12,000, mid-market to premium), a national-average baseline for Morocco applied to Tangier, not a quote from a specific school here. Full-day international preschool runs about $4,000/year per child. International secondary is higher: we model it around $9,000/year per child as a grade uplift over primary, a modelled estimate, not a separately sourced figure. Tuition only; it excludes one-off enrolment/capital levies, bus, lunch, uniforms and exam fees, which add materially at most schools.

What is the tax situation for nomads in Morocco?

Tax residency triggers at 183 days (the counting period varies by country, verify locally). Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Top marginal personal income tax is 37%. No nomad-specific regime; Carte de Séjour for stays beyond 90 days. Top IR rate reduced from 38% to 37% under Loi de Finances 2025 with further staged reductions through 2026. Verify current details at the country's tax authority, link on the city's Tax & Stay card.

What visa do I need to live in Tangier?

EU passports get 90 days visa-free; US passports get 90 days. Longer stays require a residence permit or remote-worker visa, verify at the country's official immigration site.

How is the air quality in Tangier?

Annual PM2.5 averages 8 µg/m³, which above WHO target but moderate. The 12-month curve on this page shows the seasonal swing, many cities have a sharp burning season or winter inversion that doesn't show in the annual number.

Is Tangier safe for solo female travelers?

Morocco scores 5.5/10 on the women's-safety indicator, moderate, read recent reports for specific neighborhoods. Country-level scores; major cities often differ from country averages, especially by neighborhood.

When is the best time to visit Tangier?

Jul typically scores best on our combined comfort index, average temperature 24°C, low rainfall, high sunshine. Each city's Climate Chart on this page shows the full 12-month picture.

Are there earthquakes in Tangier?

Yes, the historical record includes 17 M5+ earthquakes and 3 M6+ within 200 km over the last 50 years. The largest was M6.4 in 2004. Modern buildings in major cities are engineered for this; factor it into long-stay decisions.