Flights from Tangier to France

Travel to France from Tangier

Flights from Tangier to France take between 2.5 and 3 hours, depending on the route, and Vueling serves 5 French cities direct: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Bordeaux.

The north, the Rhône valley, the French Riviera and the Atlantic coast are very different trips, so the airport you choose shapes the rest of your itinerary, with the TGV linking all 5 once you land.

What documents you need to travel to France

France is part of the Schengen Area, and for Moroccan citizens that means an application before you travel, one that is best started several weeks ahead.

This is what usually applies to Moroccan nationals:

• A Schengen visa, applied for before the trip at the French consulate or embassy in Morocco. Processing times vary with the time of year and the type of visa, and they determine how far ahead you need to start planning.
• A valid passport, with at least 3 months of validity beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous 10 years.
• Proof of accommodation and a return ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
• Travel insurance with medical cover, required in order to apply for the visa.

If you already hold a Schengen visa, check that it is valid for your travel dates and that its type matches the purpose of your stay. Minors travelling alone or with one parent may need additional documents. Check the current information on the travel documents page before you book.

As this is a non-Schengen flight, you will go through passport control on arrival in France, at the Schengen entry check. Allow for the extra time at the airport.

What to know when you land in France

From the airport to the city centre. Paris is the one that needs planning. Its airports are a long way from the city and public transport takes between 30 minutes and an hour, so look into it before you book accommodation. Nice is the opposite: the airport sits right by the Promenade and the tram reaches the centre in under 30 minutes. Lyon, Marseille and Bordeaux have a shuttle or a direct tram from the terminal.

The TGV. France's high-speed rail network makes it easy to get around and to fit several cities into one trip. Paris and Lyon are about 2 hours apart, and from the capital you can reach Bordeaux in around 2 hours and Marseille in just over 3. Stations are right in the city centres, so you can arrive in one city and leave from another without doubling back.

Climate by region. The north and the interior are cool and wet in autumn and winter, with lows close to 0°C. The Mediterranean south, from Marseille to Nice, has long, dry summers, closer to those of northern Morocco. In the Alps, everything changes with the season.

Mealtimes. Lunch runs from 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 19:30, with many kitchens closing after 22:00. Outside those hours it is hard to find a table, especially in smaller towns.

France uses the euro. Plugs are types C and E, at 230V.

What to do in France

Paris and the north

Paris packs the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay alongside Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower, all within walking distance of each other. Le Marais, Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés feel like 3 different cities, and the Palace of Versailles is around 40 minutes away on the RER.

The French Riviera

In Nice you land right by the sea, with a flower market in the old town and architecture that blends Italian and French influences. The coastal train reaches Cannes, Antibes and Monaco in under an hour, so you can cover the whole Riviera without a car.

Lyon and the Rhône valley

Lyon has a well-earned name as a food capital, with its bouchons, the city's traditional restaurants, and a historic centre that is a World Heritage Site. Around it lie the vineyards of Beaujolais and the northern Rhône, and the Alps are not far away.

Marseille and Bordeaux

Marseille is the gateway to Provence: the Calanques National Park, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon with its Palace of the Popes. Bordeaux has a historic centre listed as a World Heritage Site, with the Médoc and Saint-Émilion vineyards less than an hour away.

Luggage for your flight to France

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For a long trip, or if you are visiting family, working out your luggage while you book saves surprises at the check-in desk. Sports equipment, musical instruments and bulky items have their own conditions. Check the current rules in Vueling's luggage policy.