Tangier
Tangier
Tangier (Arabic Tandja) city in northern Morocco, capital of the province of Tangier and wearing a small bay in the Strait of Gibraltar, backed by the foothills of the Rif. Tangier is a free port with a variety of industries.
Crossroads of civilizations, at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, Tangier spreads a beautiful bay at the foot of green hills. From the Kasbah, you can visit the palace of the Sultan, in which shall be gathered all facets of Moroccan art. If you prefer, you can also stroll at leisure through the narrow streets of the medina, which will lead you to the terrace overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. Close, many excursions available to you, such as Cape Spartel tip of Africa, not far from the famous caves of Hercules and Cape Malabata.
Crossroads of civilizations because of its strategic position, Tangiers, gateway to the African continent door, also has the advantage of observing the Europe, admiring both the Atlantic and Méditerranée.Point junction many locations, Tangier was always destined to be marked by the winds of history and in this respect we can say that the passage of Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Berbers, Portuguese and Spaniards would leave an indelible mark before taking hands of the city by Moroccans.
Like most cities in the Kingdom, Tanger White also has the Medina, the old Arab city that is home to two picturesque markets: large and small Socco Socco (Spanish word souk). If the famous journalist Joseph Kessel spent a remarkable book "The Grand Socco" - appeared in other illustrious names in literature (all factions) 1952- were strongly imbued with the colors and lights of the city of Detroit. Many of them have long stayed, if not outright call home. The animation and bustle of Grand Socco inspired all those who, fascinated, watched "(...) from morning to night, these merchants, buyers and curious meeting in full sun, in the wind, among the rags hundred colors and the rumor of a thousand screams (...). "
Other celebrity Tangier, gardens Mendoubia whose trees are old eight centuries; Mosque of Sidi Bouabid dominates its minaret decorated with multicolored tiles in the Medina, the Kasbah Square with its portico of white marble columns and grand Méchouar where the pashas once gave their audiences. The status of international free trade area which has enjoyed the city for several years has confirmed the celebrity Tangier became a must for any tourist wanting to really discover Morocco.
