Phoenician Tombs (Marshan Necropolis)
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Rock-cut ancient tombs on the sea cliffs of Marshan, with burial chambers facing the sea; a free viewpoint for seaside and sunset watching in Tangier.
The Phoenician Tombs lie on the sea cliffs of Marshan Heights, a group of human-shaped burial chambers carved into the rock, dating to the Phoenician–Roman period and reflecting Tangier’s long history as the ancient port of Tingis. The tombs themselves are modest in size, but their location faces the Strait of Gibraltar and the open sea, with wide views. Local young people and families often come in the evening to watch the sea and the sunset. Admission is free, and they are only a few hundred meters from Café Hafa, so you can visit both together. There are no railings at the cliff edge, so take care and keep an eye on children.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Café Hafa
- Kasbah of Tangier
- Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen)
- Mendoubia Gardens
- St Andrew's Church, Tangier
- Grand Socco
- Medina of Tangier
- Petit Socco