MOROCCO
Tangier
Top attractions
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The reat mosque
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The kasbah
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Cape Spartel Beach
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The Caves of Hercules
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Gardens of La Mendoubia
ABOUT TANGIER
IN TANGIER
MULTI-CULTURAL HERITAGE
You'll encounter a special city with a multiracial heritage on the coastlines of Tangier in northern Morocco, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans meet. The streets of "the White" Tangier are lined with houses that have lime paint on them.
When you first arrive, let yourself get taken away by the city's dreamlike aura, much as Delacroix or Matisse did. At the base of the "Kasbah's" towering walls, explore the vast "Socco's" lanes and take in the citadel that rules the medina. Explore the "Sultan's Palace," which is now devoted to Moroccan arts, which is a short further off.
Together with the arena on the "Plaza de Torros" and the "Cervantes" theater constructed in 1913, Tangier is recognized for the Spanish impact on its culture.
CONTEMPORARY ALLURE
Tangier is a museum in the open air. Treasures from its long and rich history may be seen in its streets, and monuments can be seen all over the place, recalling the splendors of the past. This bustling city should not be disregarded because the souks echo with the sounds of craftsmen using their tools.
Tangier's fame is based on two markets: the large Socco and the smaller one. The vendors are busy in the bustling streets of the medina. Here, it is an early market with lemons, olives, figs, and all the colors of the sun exhibited on its stall.
There, a bystander offers you his goods as a tanner beats and refines hides. Take a brief pause, join the small Socco, and relax on the patio of a café frequented by the world's greatest painters. The charm of Tangier is its fertile countryside, vibrant souks, friendly artisans, and distinctive items that are continuously being reinterpreted!
SPECTACULAR SANDY
BEACHES
The white Tangier, which faces the Strait of Gibraltar, is one of those locations where the cultural and natural elements coexist harmoniously; it is a fantastic site to practice mindfulness.
The major beach of the city is conveniently located in the middle of the area, next to some of the most elegant hotels. Here, you may indulge in farniente or try water sports like water skiing, sailing, and even scuba diving in calm, secure seas.
CONTEMPORARY ALLURE
Due in part to its past as an international zone that drew eccentric immigrants, artists, and spies, Tangier has long had a slightly sleazy attraction.
Later, it developed a bad image due to officially approved neglect, and tourists frequently left because of bustle. Tangier in modern times is very different.
Money has poured in, and the white city now exudes a sense of assurance. A new marina is being built along with a new TGV train line to Casablanca, and the corniche is bustling with activity. The hustlers have been replaced by businesspeople in the new business zone. The cultural scene in Tangier is humming in a manner it hasn't since the 1950s.
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Attraction | About | Address | Location | Phone Number | Website URL | Hours | Price |
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Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures | Dar El Makhzen, the former sultan's palace. Exhibitions from prehistoric times to the 19th-century. Placards in Arabic and French only. Features Romain mosaic of Venus, historic cartography (maps) of Morocco and Andalusian garden. Wheelchair accessible. | Place de la Kasbah | Inside the medina. inside the medina – follow the perimeter all the way to the western end. Go to the highest part of Tangier, enter the Bab Kasbah gate. The road leads to the museum. | 0539932097 | 10am-6pm Wed-Mon | adult/child Dh20/10 | |
Tangier American Legation Museum | Museum commemorating Morocco as the first nation to recognise the United States in 1777. Moroccan Stars and Stripes carpet, paintings of Tangier through history, consular letters, James McBey's Moroccan Mona Lisa | 8 Rue d’Amerique | Tangier | www.legation.org | 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 3pm Sat | Dh20, guided tour Dh50 | |
Grand Socco | Medina entrance, plaza with palm trees, Bab Fass gate. | Medina | Tangier | ||||
Medina | Bazaar with shops, alleys, contained by walls of a 15th-century Portuguese fortress | Medina | Tangier | ||||
Petit Socco / Place Souk Dakhel / Zoco Chico | Public square with cafes | Medina | Tangier | Donations welcome; Yassine would appreciate a small tip for a tour | |||
St Andrew’s Church | Anglican church, completed in 1894 by a grant from Sultan Hassan, high Fassi style. Yassine is the caretaker and happy to give you a tour | 50 Rue d’Angleterre | Tangier | 10am-5pm Sat-Thu, services 8.30am & 11am Sun | Donations welcome | ||
Nahon Synagogue | Only Tangier synagogue that is open to the public. Features a ketubah exhibit, draped Torah, and bronze lanterns. Knock for the care-taker if the door is closed. | 3 Rue Synagogue. cnr Rue Cheikh El Harrak | Tangier | 0539931633 | 9am-6pm Sun-Fri | Donations welcome | |
Musée de la Fondation Lorin | Former synagogue re-purposed into eclectic contemporary art museum with 19th-20th century Tangier photo gallery, and children's theatre, workshop for disadvantaged kids | 44 Rue Touahine | Tangier | 0539930306 | 11am-1pm & 3.30-7.30pm Sun-Fri | Donations welcome | |
Tangier Beach | Corniche boardwalk, playground, parks, elevators to the sand | Beach | Tangier | ||||
Tanja Marina Bay | Harbour marina housing 800 boats and yachts. Walkable boardwalk on Strait of Gibraltar with shops, ice cream, tapas and cafes. | Ave Mohammed VI | Tangier | 0539331717 | www.tanjamarinabay.ma |
A RELAXING BEACH ENCLAVE
A drink can be had at one of the restaurants or cafés that along the picturesque coastline. The environment is friendly and energetic in the evening. Enjoy the lively music and bask in the beautiful lights of the location! You may find a virtually empty beach off the coast of Tangier, close to the Hercules Caves.
When you're alone in nature, all you can do is take in the scenery and the peace of the place. Tangier has everything you're looking for in a beach destination: comfortable, traditional beaches with cutting-edge infrastructure.
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