Café Hafa
مقهى الحافة
A cliffside terrace café opened in 1921 facing the Strait of Gibraltar, where you can drink mint tea; writers and the Beatles were among its regulars.
Café Hafa was founded in 1921 on the cliffs of the Marshan district on the west side of the old city. Its stepped open-air terraces descend the slope facing the Strait of Gibraltar, and on clear days the Spanish coast is visible. The décor is extremely simple, and it serves only mint tea, coffee and bissara (fava bean soup) and other simple food at low prices. Yet Paul Bowles, the Beatles and members of the Rolling Stones have all visited, making it Tangier’s most legendary café. It is busiest at sunset in the evening, and on weekends you may have to wait for a table. It is about a 15–20 minute walk from the Kasbah.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Phoenician Tombs (Marshan Necropolis)
- Kasbah of Tangier
- Mendoubia Gardens
- Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen)
- St Andrew's Church, Tangier
- Grand Socco
- Medina of Tangier
- Petit Socco