Tangier

Tangier situated in the crossroads of Africa and Europe, Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a special geographical setting that encouraged lot of powers to invade it.Inhabited for more than 2500 years, the history of this mythical city is marked by various races: Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines and Arabs; and the early part of the 20th century Spaniards, Portuguese and British. They all have one unique goal to control this strategic point of the world.
The city is equipped with an exceptional diversity, a cosmopolitan image and an unconventional beauty which made of it a source of inspiration for generations of European and American artists, authors and aristocrats.
The International city has various attractions: cultural and commercial, sandy beach, old Medina with its superb gates, the picturesque markets, the Kasbah, and so many other fantastic monuments.
Even though it has lost a little of its magical image, it is still a lively city with an air of mysterious surroundings. It attracts around one million visitors every year. It is the gateway of Morocco. Therefore if you want to be surprised, enjoyed and excited you have to discover Its delight.

What to See

-The Bay: Walking on the sand, the esplanade, where palm trees in a row, you can enjoy the scenery of the Strait. -The medina: is leaning to the port, represent the part authentic and historic of the city. The small socco (where souk inside) and the Grand Socco (souk outside) illustrate the development of the city. Climbing toward the west you can see the Kasbah, the ramparts on the Atlantic to the legendary summit Hafa cafe located on the cliff offers stunning views of the Strait.
-Cape Malabata: 15 km to the east, admire the sunrise and the natural and preserved landscape.
- Cape Spartel: 15 km west of the city center, meeting place between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. You will enjoy a huge beach that goes south, a remarkable sunset. On the same site are the caves of Hercules, which according to myth, served him as a refuge after he had completed his work.