In Tangiers there are numerous hostels and backpacker accommodation to choose from. Most are located right in the centre of the city. They're very cheap. Expect to pay between 40 and 100dh per night. Rue Salah Eddine El Ayoubi is completely packed with hostels. You'll find backpackers from all over the world here. It's a great place to meet people.

Hostels, called "Pensions" in French, tend to be quite basic, often with shared facilities. Some of them have roof terraces with spectacular views over the city.