A cliff top cocktail terrace above the Atlantic near Cap Spartel, Tangier
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Sunset Terrace at Le Mirage — Tangeri
A cliff top cocktail terrace above the Atlantic near Cap Spartel, Tangier
The Sunset Terrace is the cocktail and tea terrace of Le Mirage, the cliff top hotel on the Route des Grottes d'Hercule at Achakar, about 14 km west of Tangier. It hangs over the Atlantic between the cliff and the horizon, with wicker sofas, low tables and a glass balustrade that leaves the ocean uninterrupted. Cocktails, tapas and afternoon tea run through the day, and in the warm months the terrace turns into the best sunset seat on this coast.
Why Go
The Sunset Terrace at Le Mirage is a cliff top cocktail terrace on the Route des Grottes d'Hercule at Achakar, about 14 km west of Tangier.
It is built right on the edge, with a glass balustrade so nothing interrupts the Atlantic.
This is the stretch of coast where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, and the terrace faces due west, which is why the sunset works here.
The Caves of Hercules are a two minute walk from the hotel, so an afternoon at the caves and a drink here fit together.
Cocktails, tapas and a proper afternoon tea are served through the day, not just at aperitif hour.
Music And Vibe
Calm and unhurried: wicker sofas with printed cushions, low tables and parasols on a marble floor
The sound is mostly the Atlantic below the cliff rather than a sound system
An indoor salon behind the terrace, with orange velvet armchairs and glass tables, takes over when the wind gets up
Dress is smart casual, and the room reads as a hotel terrace rather than a beach bar
Getting In
The terrace is open to visitors who are not staying at Le Mirage
Book a table in advance by phone or through the hotel, especially for a sunset slot in summer
It is about 20 minutes by taxi or car west of Tangier city centre on the Cap Spartel road
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport is roughly 11 km away
Good To Know
The hotel publishes a drinks menu and a Sunset Ritual sheet, so you can check what is on before going
It faces the open Atlantic, so it can be windy and cool even on a warm day, and a layer is worth bringing
The site was a fish restaurant called Café Restaurant Les Grottes d'Hercule between 1982 and 1989 before it became a hotel
Le Mirage also runs a beach club below and a Belle Époque piano bar indoors
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FAQ
The Sunset Terrace is at Le Mirage, Route des Grottes d'Hercule, Achakar, Tangier, Morocco. It is on the cliff about 14 km west of the city centre, two minutes from the Caves of Hercules and roughly 11 km from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport.