Tangier Trip Overview
Tangier is the gateway to Africa for many visitors; travelers in Europe find it easy to take a quick ferry from Spain to the port of Tangier. The city has long been a key location on the Mediterranean Sea and it was a playground for adventure seekers and the rich and famous, attracting all those seeking a tax haven or a mystic destination, from authors and artists to aristocrats. Regular visitors included the likes of Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, and Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton and Paul Bowles. The city has been and will always remain a popular tourist destination. Tangier’s grandeur has a lot to offer; from its palm-tree promenade and sandy beaches to the old town section and the outlying villages and resorts. The highly developed hotel infrastructure in the city is clean and well-equipped which makes a vacation in tangier memorable and worthwhile.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Tangier, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Tangier is the gateway to Africa for many visitors; travelers in Europe find it easy to take a quick ferry from Spain to the port of Tangier. The city has long been a key location on the Mediterranean Sea and it was a playground for adventure seekers and the rich and famous, attracting all those seeking a tax haven or a mystic destination, from authors and artists to aristocrats. Regular visitors included the likes of Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, and Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton and Paul Bowles. The city has been and will always remain a popular tourist destination. Tangier’s grandeur has a lot to offer; from its palm-tree promenade and sandy beaches to the old town section and the outlying villages and resorts. The highly developed hotel infrastructure in the city is clean and well-equipped which makes a vacation in tangier memorable and worthwhile.
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Stop At: Medina of Tangier, Tangier Morocco
Tangier’s Medina (old city) is a lively place, its alleyways are filled with shops and tea-houses. Gift shops are plentiful here, do your shopping here if this is your only stop
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: American Legation, __8 Rue d’Amerique, Tangier 90000 Morocco
Morocco was the first nation to recognize American independence, and the USA established a diplomatic mission in Tangier in 1821. Now a museum, the American Legation is located in the southwest corner of the medina and worth a look. The museum houses some fascinating art including a room dedicated to Paul Bowles, and works by Eugene Delacroix, Yves Saint Laurent and James McBeay.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tangier Casbah, Place de la Kasbah, Tangier 90000 Morocco
The Kasbah is located high on a hill in Tangier with some good views of the ocean. The old Sultan’s palace (built in the 17th Century) lies within the Kasbah’s walls, is known as Dar El Makhzen and is now a museum that houses fine examples of Moroccan art.
Duration: 1 hour
