Ramadan in Tangier 2025

Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Sunday, March 2nd and end on Sunday, March 30th, followed by Eid al-Fitr. Exact dates depend on moon sighting.

• ✅ Fasting starts: ~5:30 AM
• ✅ Iftar (breaking fast): ~6:45 PM
• ✅ Taraweeh prayers: After Isha

Tangier is home to numerous beautiful mosques, both historic and modern. The main ones include the Grand Mosque Mohammed V, Sidi Bou Abid Mosque in the old medina, and the newer Kuwait Mosque.

• ✅ Grand Mosque Mohammed V – Main mosque
• ✅ Sidi Bou Abid – Historic medina mosque
• ✅ Taraweeh prayers available at all mosques

Experience authentic Moroccan Ramadan cuisine with traditional harira soup, chebakia pastries, dates and milk. Hotels and restaurants offer special iftar buffets.

• ✅ Harira – Traditional Ramadan soup
• ✅ Chebakia – Ramadan honey pastry
• ✅ Beghrir & Msemen – Moroccan breads

Tangier transforms during Ramadan. Markets open late into the night, streets are decorated, and families gather in squares and cafes after iftar.

• ✅ Grand Socco open until midnight
• ✅ Family atmosphere at the bazaar
• ✅ Last 10 nights – Special spiritual energy

Show respect for fasting Muslims by avoiding eating, drinking, or smoking in public during daylight hours. Most restaurants are closed during the day but open at iftar.

• ✅ Avoid public eating during daytime
• ✅ Shops open later than usual
• ✅ Book iftar buffets in advance