Whether traditional or trendy, Tangier is packed with exceptional shopping spots—from fabrics and jewelry to antiques, trinkets, artwork, and beauty products. At Las Chicas, a stylish concept store and tea room (52, rue Kacem-Guennoun, Porte de la Kasbah), browse decorative objects, fashion, essential oils, honey, and Rock da Kasbah T-shirts. For beautifully reinterpreted caftans and djellabas, visit Treasures of Laure (3, place de la Kasbah), an Ali Baba's cave-like treasure trove created over 20 years ago by French interior decorator and designer Laure Welfing. Jewelry enthusiasts swear by Majid's creations (66, rue les Almouhades).
Just two hours' drive from Tangier, Chefchaouen sits at 600m altitude and demands a visit. Wander its labyrinthine alleys, spellbound by houses painted in shades of blue at every turn. Stop en route at Dardara farm-inn, a serene paradise offering farm-fresh home cooking like goat tagine with figs, rabbit with quinces, or goat cheese with local herbs—all from their own vegetables, meat, and milk (around €10 per dish).
To fly: Transavia runs three weekly flights from Paris-Orly.
To stay: Farah Tangier hotel, from €96 per night in a double room.
More info: www.visitmorocco.com and www.visittanger.com.
