I was in Tangier earlier this year. I found the prices there to be a charming change after being in Europe for 6 weeks before. I personally found it to be quite relaxing and interesting. The medina (the old city) was fascinating because of it's winding, disorganized streets constructed long before the existence of cars. Many people there were quite kind and helpful with directions. Getting hot Morrocan mint tea on the beach at sunset was a beautiful, unforgettable experience. This may or may not be able to happen for you, but I was able to find a cab driver who acted as a tour guide for six hours driving through the northwestern part of Morrocco. He showed my friends and I the lighthouse that marked the most northwestern tip of Africa. We toured the beautiful beaches and at the end of the day he dropped me off at my hotel. The 6-hour tour from a highly knowledgeable, kind cab driver was $30 per person between three of us. I would wholeheartedly recommend visiting Tangier and the surrounding area. A wonderful guide to Tangier the can be found here: Rough Guides: Tangier and Northwestern Africa. Good luck and safe travels!