Tangier is known as the Gateway to Africa and it is one of the most vibrant, mysterious and interesting cities of Morocco.
People came from all parts of Europe and the United States looking for a thrill and also charm, looking for a free life without returning home. Tangier attracted literary figures such as Oscar Wilde, André Gide, Jack Kerouac, Williams Tenesee but artists like Matisse, Cecil Beaton and many political figures such as Winston Churchill.
With its traditional souks, mosques plenty of wisdom, Tangier is an irresistible destination.
Located 60 kilometers from Gibraltar, 14 km from Tarifa and 1:30 to 2:30 flight from the main European cities, Tangier is not only a Moroccan city, it's a mix of trends, cultures. Proud of its identity, Tanger has very marked influence and power of amazing fascination to attract foreign visitors. Tangier is a city steeped in history and filled with mythological fragrances.
Map - Tangier
To visit :
Port of Tangier-Med
The main seaport of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Mediterranean, the port of Tangier occupies a strategic position between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
As the first national port for passenger and TIR traffic, the port of Tangier benefits from a large infrastructure of air, rail and road communications.
It is also distinguished by its free zone, located directly on the harbors and which attracts loads with high added value.
The permanent rehabilitation of port structures and buildings, the introduction of container equipment, the preventive and systematic maintenance of equipment, the introduction of a continuous 16 hours working system for general cargo and 24 hours for Travelers, make it possible to assure the port of Tangier a service of quality. These efforts translate into sustained improvements in both the safety of the goods and the yields achieved.
In addition to the many services it offers to users at present, the port of Tangier offers vast possibilities for development in the short and medium term: construction of a grain elevator, development of a ship repair site.
In short, the port of Tangier is preparing to assume the role of major international port that its geographical situation confers to him as binding point of binding between Africa and Europe.
The Kasbah
Ancient palace district, the kasbah overlooks the port and the city from its heights.
This is one of the main attractions of the city of Tangier. It was built at the highest point of Tangier and has a panoramic view of the Straits of Gibraltar and Spain. There are few places where you can observe both continents at once.
Inside, there is an open patio leading to Dar El Makhzen, the Sultan's palace dating from the 17th century, which is now a museum. The building is beautiful and has wonderful wooden tiled ceilings and a marble patio. There is also a museum of Moroccan and archaeological art. You can enjoy the stunning views of the road that will take you to the Kasbah.Dar El Makhzen
Dar el Makhzen was founded at the end of the seventeenth century and more precisely in 1684 by Sultan Moulay Ismail just after the departure of the English troops of Tangier, the latter served as residence to the representative of the sultan under the protectorate, courthouse and Also as cash.
Rebuilt in 1740, this palace has become today the Moroccan arts museum in Tangier. The museum of Dar el Makhzen presents all known history of the city of Tangier and consists of 9 rooms. Each room speaks of a different era. It is here that the Roman mosaic named The Navigation of Venus dates from the 2nd century. Other rooms deal with Islam with 14th century writings, great Moroccan dynasties, and the Portuguese occupation in the 15th century.
The Grand Socco
Located at the entrance of the medina, it is the most frequented place of the city. There is the former residence of the Mendoub (representative of the Sultan). The German Embassy also took up residence there in the 1940s. Today it is a court whose garden is a splendor. Centenary trees testify to the historicity of the place.
American Legation
This building was the first acquisition of the US government abroad, after Morocco was the first country to recognize the independence of the latter. It was called a "consulate" until1923, when it became known as the Legation. Today the works of great painters as well as ancient geographical maps, among which that of Jean-Léon the African, are exposed.
Hercules Cave
Legend has it that Hercules came to rest in his cave in Tangier. It is a cave at the narrow entrance, dark inside, damp, where the light has only one passage: a beautiful slit overlooking the ocean, myth or reality this is another story. If you are passing through Tangier take the time to go there, walk in the footsteps of Hercules, venture inside this cave hostile at first sight, but just beautiful once inside. The Grotto is located under a large rock that now houses cafes and restaurants, it has jealously preserved the traces of Hercules: its footsteps, its footprints, its bowl and all the traces of its passage. Once inside the cave, nothing is worth a cliche in front of the opening that overlooks the ocean to immortalize the moment, it must be said that it is not every day that we follow the traces of 'Hercules. If you come here, it is above all out of curiosity, that one believes or not to what the legend tells, a visit of the cave of Hercules, is worth the detour. At the exit of the cave, many craft stores offer souvenirs to take away a legend with you.
Plage Sidi Kacem
The road leading to Cape Spartel, along the forest of Rmilat, offers beautiful landscapes, facing the Atlantic. Under the Cape, the road is lined with beaches frequented by many Tangiers in the summer. Above the Caves of Hercules, Le Mirage, a magnificent hotel worthy of its name, plunges its visitors into the immensity of the Ocean and the beach of Sidi Kacem which extends as far as the eye can see. It is on this beach that the restaurant L'Océan and its private beach club where you enjoy lunch by the sea is located.
Now more than ever ... Welcome to Morocco!
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