“ Wonderful pitstop for some tea and snacks. It’s like walking into a cafe frozen in time, from the 50’s! A must stop if a fan of the Bourne movies. ”

“ Staff are very friendly and efficient, the atmosphere is very laid back in a authentic cafe where you can people watch for a long time. Prices are reasonable and the place is clean and comfortable. Mix of locals and tourists alike. ”

“ Visited several times during my three day stay in Tangier. Absolutely wonderful. Full of old world charm. Enjoyed reading here for hours over great coffee. The waiters are fantastic. Highly recommend ”

“ Famous cafe for famous writers in history. I came here because Korean TV program introduced here. It says that many famous wtiters write their book in this cafe. Usually other famous places waiters are tired of customers but here all workers are very friendly and kind . ”

“ The Gran Cafe de Paris is arguably the most famous of Tangier's estimated one thousand cafes. The other one is the outdoor Cafe Hafa, that overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar from its terraced cliff-side location on the Marshan. The Gran Cafe de Paris has been in this central location on the Place de France in downtown Tangier since it opened in 1927. At that time, Tangier had very few cars and the city's population was only 60,000. This cafe remains perennially popular with locals and tourists alike, with a loyal following of people, including Moroccan retirees who frequent the Cafe de Paris throughout the day, and many loyal expatriate residents rendezvous here regularly. Back in the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s, up until "Morocanization" was enacted in 1974, this cafe was also a bar and restaurant, and it served food and had beer, wine and cocktails. Today, it still has its prominent location on the Boulevard Pasteur at the Place de France, across from the French Consulate and just up the Rue de la Liberte from the El Minzah Hotel. Cafe de Paris is my favorite cafe in Tangier. It has been used as a location for scenes in the 2007 action-packed spy-thriller film "The Bourne Ultimatum" starring Matt Damon, and also in the 1987 James Bond spy film "The Living Daylights" starring Timothy Dalton. The Moroccan owners have avoided upgrading the interior toilets, and the tablecloths are in need of replacement. The chocolate colored chairs are not leather but imitation vinyl, but they are comfortable. The ambiance is from the 1950s or perhaps earlier. If you need ice cubes to make your drink cold, they usually don't have any. The Gran Cafe de Paris is an institution and landmark in Tangier. I hope it survives for decades to come. Nearly everyone who lives in the city has been here at least once, and many tourists make it a point to visit the Gran Cafe de Paris as well. Most of the waiters and the cashier are friendly, and the service at this cafe is usually prompt. My waiters and the employees all call me by my first name, and they know what coffee I prefer. One waiter I know has worked at the cafe for almost 40 years. Disappointingly, there is only a very weak WiFi signal for customers. Portable telephones and small tablets such as an iPad or Samsung device may be used if you are able to get the pass code from your waiter or the cashier. Don't miss sitting inside or outside at the Gran Cafe de Paris. There are three distinct inside areas, but most tourists avoid the lower level down a few steps from the circular area near the cashier since it is always crowded with local Moroccans who sit for hours chatting with each other while often watching a large flat-screen television. Inside the Gran Cafe de Paris there is a circular seating area with non-working marble fountain shaped like a palm tree. In this round room is another large flatscreen television to watch news, sports and other programs. The stairway in this round room takes you upstairs to the women’s toilet and powder room, and there is a small prayer room. The main sitting room has attractive dark green marble trim where it leads into the circular room and toilets. There are large glass exterior windows and double doors. The floors are also marble. There are reasonably comfortable seats and both round and square tables with old brown vinyl upholstering on the curved-back chairs and ancient green or brown velvet table-cloths. From this large room you have panoramic views of the flow of passers-by on the Place de France with its circular fountain and the imposing French Consulate across the street. In August 2023, the menu prices were increased. A cafe now costs 11 DH and a glass of orange juice was raised to 18 DH from 15 DH. Similar increases were made on omlettes and other food items. Unfortunately, the WiFi is very weak and does not work well, particularly when the television is on. The owners of the cafe should invest in a new router or, better yet, get much faster fiber optic service. The television should be removed from the main front room. ”