Petit Socco
Morocco
List of things to do in Tangier: mint tea in the Petit Socco square.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Petit Socco, or 'Small Market,' a legendary square tucked away in the heart of the Tangier Medina. Despite its small size, this plaza has a reputation that spans the globe, having served as a central meeting point…
Listen in the app2Café Fuentes — The Writers' Sanctuary
We begin at the site of the legendary Café Fuentes, which during the mid-twentieth century was the primary gathering spot for writers, journalists, and intellectuals. Named after a French artist, this cafe provided a front-row…
Listen in the app3Café Central and the Diplomatic Crowd
Adjacent to the other cafes is Café Central, a landmark that was traditionally the favorite of diplomats and international officials. During the era of the Tangier Protocol, when the city was governed by a committee of several…
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The third member of the square's legendary cafe trio is Café Tinjis. Like its neighbors, it has played a major role in the social and commercial life of the Petit Socco. …
Listen in the app5Hotel Al-Mansour and the Legacy of Vice
The buildings surrounding the Petit Socco, particularly those that served as hotels and riads, have their own fascinating and sometimes scandalous histories. One such landmark is the area around the former Hotel Al-Mansour. …
Listen in the app6Rue des Postes and the Spanish Architectural Link
Leading away from the Petit Socco is Rue des Postes, which we briefly encountered in our Medina tour. This street serves as a critical link between the square and the lower parts of the old city. …
Listen in the app7Daily Life and the Human Pace
To conclude our walk through the Petit Socco, we take a moment to simply observe the daily life of the residents who call this part of the Medina home. Despite its legendary status, the square remains a practical hub for the…
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Our journey through the Petit Socco has taken us from the literary havens of Café Fuentes to the diplomatic corners of Café Central and the commercial deals of Café Tinjis. We have explored the square's rakish past and its…
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What is Petit Socco?
Petit Socco is a place in Morocco with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7856, -5.8105 |
| Last updated |
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