While the medinas of Marrakech and Fes may offer more treasures, the one in Tangier is home to a range of delightful shops. We particularly loved the scents and bath products at tiny Maison Boukhari, the handwoven rugs at the mazelike Bleu de Fes and the antique jewelry at Boutique Majid. But our favorite shopping experiences were outside the medina at the chic contemporary boutiques clustered near the entrance to the kasbah.

De Velasco

Just inside the gates of the kasbah, De Velasco is a wonderland of caftans. The ground floor tempts shoppers with bright colors, but the real finds are upstairs, where you’ll find racks of clothes for men and women in rich jewel tones. We admired silk caftans and velvet djellabas (the caftan equivalent for men), along with some Moroccan-influenced Western styles, including jackets and shirts with buttons made of knotted silk. Everything in the store is expertly made — and priced accordingly. The high-quality garments here cost about 50 times more than the synthetic stuff you’ll find in the medina.

De Velasco 
Place du Tabor. Tel. (212) 539-386-907