{"id":16027,"date":"2022-04-12T13:04:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T13:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidebook.isango.com\/?p=16027"},"modified":"2022-04-12T13:04:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T13:04:58","slug":"tangier-gateway-to-africa-4-places-you-have-to-visit-in-the-moroccan-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/tangier-gateway-to-africa-4-places-you-have-to-visit-in-the-moroccan-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Tangier: Gateway to Africa: 4 Places You Have to Visit in the Moroccan City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Tangier, and welcome to Africa. Tangier city sits on the straits of Gibraltar and has been the gateway into the great African continent. A favourite with tourists and the starting point for exploring the rich Moroccan landscape. Blending its culture and influences that are unique from the rest of the country, rest assured, you are in for a special time here.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tangier hasn\u2019t always had that kind of reputation.It’s only in the recent past that this city is establishing a more contemporary feel and there is an air of the future emulating from the narrow streets. It’s very much a place that is keeping the old, embracing the new.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have seen Tangier, there on the big screen. James Bond\u2019s Spectre and The Sheltering Sky have transported viewers to the streets of the city. For once, this wasn\u2019t the most welcoming or stable of towns. Now, though, it should be your first port of call when visiting Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4 Places You Must Visit<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

One thought to keep in mind as you venture around is taking in the colour. Lookout for the shades of blue, greens and reds. The pretty potted flowers aligning the narrowing walkways of the medina. Colour is everything, and everywhere in this city, as with much of Morocco. It brings a cheer to your heart. So, with colours in mind, let\u2019s explore, as we give you four key places to search for on your meandering.
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1.\u00a0The Kasbah<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 The former royal palace, now part museum, has several exhibits looking at the art of Morocco, as well as detailing the history of the Tangier area. There\u2019s even a room dedicated to the Fez. You can also get a magnificent view of the Straits of Gibraltar and Bay of Tangier from the gate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Caves of Hercules<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Just outside of Tangier, you\u2019ll find this cave complex. There are two openings to them, from the land and the sea. There\u2019s plenty of fun to be had exploring the rock formations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0The Medina<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 This is the place to get lost in a labyrinth of narrow alleyways to explore. Just remember that many of them are residential! It\u2019s the place to find travel treasures, so be ready to pick up some pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0St Andrew\u2019s church <\/span><\/strong>\u2013 It\u2019s an Anglican church, which interior is of the Fassi style. Enjoy looking around and be sure to spend a little time exploring the graveyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What no museums?<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll not find many museums or galleries here. Tangier isn\u2019t that type of destination. This is a stroller city, very much a meanders dream. Discover places like the theatre (Gran Teatro Cervantes<\/em>) and relax on the well-maintained beach.
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Tangier has much to offer. Quaint French style squares, and narrow alleyways, clean beaches, and places to explore that\u2019ll give you a glimpse into the Moroccan life<\/a>. As a gateway to the country, this revived city should be your first port of call.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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