Tangier Taxi Prices 2026: Petit Taxi, Grand Taxi & Private Transfer Costs

Tangier Taxi Prices at a Glance

Tangier has three main taxi options for getting around: petit taxis (local city trips), grand taxis (intercity/group trips), and private transfers (pre-booked chauffeur). Prices vary significantly depending on the distance, time of day, and whether you book in advance or hail on the street.

Petit Taxi — City Travel (Red or Blue)

Petit taxis are the standard for getting around Tangier city. They are small cars (usually Dacia or similar) painted red with a blue stripe. By law, they seat a maximum of 3 passengers.

City centre short trips: 10-25 MAD
Airport to city centre: 80-120 MAD (fixed official rate)
Port to city centre: 15-30 MAD
Hourly hire: 80-120 MAD per hour (negotiable)

Petit taxis do not use meters for airport trips. For city trips, insist the driver uses the meter (compteur in French). A typical meter fare from Grand Socco to the train station is around 12-15 MAD. If the driver refuses the meter, agree on a price before starting.

Grand Taxi — Intercity Travel (Old Mercedes)

Grand taxis are older Mercedes sedans that seat up to 6 passengers (3 in front, 3 in back). They operate on fixed intercity routes and depart when full. They are found at taxi stations (station de taxis) around the city.

Tangier to Asilah: 75-100 MAD per person
Tangier to Tetouan: 100-150 MAD per person
Tangier to Chefchaouen: 150-250 MAD per person
Tangier Airport (private hire): 200-300 MAD for the whole vehicle

Grand taxis are cramped for 6 passengers with luggage. If you want the whole vehicle to yourself (recommended), negotiate a private hire rate — typically 1.5-2x the per-person price × 6.

Private Transfer — Fixed Prices, No Surge

Private transfers offer fixed, upfront prices in euros. No negotiation, no meter, no surge pricing. All prices are per vehicle, not per person.

Airport → City Centre: €22
Airport → Asilah: €45
Airport → Tetouan: €65
Airport → Chefchaouen: €90
City → Caves of Hercules: €25-30
City → Cap Spartel: €25-30

Each booking includes meet and greet, flight tracking, door-to-door service, and a professional English-speaking driver.

How to Avoid Taxi Scams in Tangier

1. Always agree on the price before getting into any taxi
2. For petit taxis in the city, ask the driver to use the meter
3. Do not accept "fixed rates" that seem unreasonably high — check our price table above
4. Use a pre-booked transfer for airport arrivals, especially after dark
5. Have small bills handy — drivers rarely have change for 200 MAD notes