Gran Teatro Cervantes
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An Art Nouveau theater built in 1913 that was once the largest in North Africa, reopened after restoration.
The Gran Teatro Cervantes was built by Spaniards in 1913 in a lavish Art Nouveau style. It was once billed as the largest theater in North Africa, and famous European actors and opera companies performed there in its heyday, witnessing Tangier’s prosperity during the International Zone period. The theater gradually fell into disrepair in the late 20th century, and Spain handed it over to Morocco in 2019. After recent restoration, it has reopened. Even without attending a performance, the facade with its colorful tile decoration is worth admiring from outside. It is in the new town, about 5–10 minutes’ walk from Grand Socco. Opening hours and performance information follow local announcements.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior per performance and opening-day schedules
Nearby sights
- Tangier American Legation
- Grand Socco
- Petit Socco
- Medina of Tangier
- St Andrew's Church, Tangier
- Mendoubia Gardens
- Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen)
- Kasbah of Tangier