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Cinema Rif

📍 Cinema Rif, Tangier, Morocco

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Quick Facts

Location: Morocco, Tangier
Category: Events & Shows
Duration: About 1-2 hours (for a screening)
Address: Cinema Rif, Tangier, Morocco
Coordinates: 35.7793, -5.8157

Introduction

Cinema Rif stands at the far end of the Grand Socco at the entrance to the Tangier old town. Opened in 1938 as Cinema Rex in an Art Deco building, it was a landmark cinema of Tangier, an international city, drawing audiences from many countries. It was later redeveloped by artist and filmmaker Yto Barrada into the Cinémathèque de Tanger (film archive), with two screening rooms, an archive, and a café furnished with vintage furniture and old film posters. Today it is a centre for Moroccan independent cinema and cultural events.

✨ Highlights

1938 Art Deco cinema building

At Cinema Rif, 1938 Art Deco cinema building is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Film archive created by Yto Barrada

At Cinema Rif, Film archive created by Yto Barrada is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Café with vintage furniture and old movie posters

At Cinema Rif, Café with vintage furniture and old movie posters is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

→Transportation：Walkable; located on Grand Socco at the entrance to the old town

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Depends on the day's screening schedule; the café is generally open from late morning into the evening (subject to on-site confirmation); admission: Movie tickets are affordable, around a few dozen dirhams (subject to the day's programme).

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Cinema Rif?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Depends on the day's screening schedule; the café is generally open from late morning into the evening (subject to on-site confirmation); admission: Movie tickets are affordable, around a few dozen dirhams (subject to the day's programme). Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.