Consulates in Tangier

  • 5 missions
  • 4 countries
  • most embassies are in Rabat

Embassies and consulates in Tangier

Tangier has 5 foreign missions from 4 countries: 2 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. The embassies to Morocco are in Rabat, about 217 km away.

Public holidays in Tangier

Public holidays in Morocco

  • Green March

    Friday

  • Independence Day

    Wednesday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Tangier close on Morocco’s public holidays, the next being Green March (Eid Al Massira Al Khadra) on Friday 6 November 2026, Independence Day (Eid Al Istiqulal) on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and New Year's Day (Ras l' âm) on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in Tangier

Tangier hosts missions of France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. Of Morocco’s neighbours, Spain is represented in Tangier.

Types of mission in Tangier

By type, Tangier has 2 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Tangier offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Other cities in Morocco

Outside Tangier, missions in Morocco are found in Rabat (61), Casablanca (17), Marrakesh (5), Agadir (5), Fes (2) and Oujda (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Tangier?

There are 5 foreign missions on record in Tangier: 2 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Tangier?

Missions from 4 countries are based in Tangier, among them France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany.

Is there an embassy in Tangier?

No. The embassies to Morocco are in Rabat, about 217 km away; Tangier has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Tangier closed?

The missions in Tangier close on Morocco’s public holidays, the next being Green March (Eid Al Massira Al Khadra) on Friday 6 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.