Tangier
Morocco
Once we arrive in the north of Morocco, a local Moroccan guide will join us. We then will board the transport in and first enjoy a panoramic tour and get to know the most emblematic places around Tangier.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Tangier, a city that has served as the 'Door to Africa' and a mythical crossroads of civilizations for millennia. Perched on the northernmost tip of Morocco, right on the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier is a place where…
Listen in the app2Grand Socco — The Pulse of the City
We begin our tour at the Grand Socco, officially known as 'Place du 9 Avril 1947.' This iconic square straddles the boundary between the old Medina and the modern 'Ville Nouvelle,' making it the perfect starting point to…
Listen in the app3The Medina Alleys — A Sensory Labyrinth
Stepping into the Medina of Tangier is like entering another era. This maze-like quarter spills down the slopes from the Kasbah in the north, offering brief, stunning glimpses of the Bay of Tangier through its narrow, gorge-like…
Listen in the app4The Kasbah — The Citadel of the Heights
At the highest point of the Medina stands the Kasbah, the old fortified citadel of Tangier. This 17th-century fortress once served as the administrative and military heart of the city, and its thick walls and strategic…
Listen in the app5Boulevard Pasteur — The International Avenue
Leaving the old world behind, we step onto Boulevard Pasteur, the elegant 20th-century avenue that represents the heart of Tangier's 'Ville Nouvelle.' Named after the French scientist Louis Pasteur, this boulevard reflects the…
Listen in the app6Cape Spartel — The Meeting of Two Bodies
A short drive out of the city brings us to Cape Spartel, the dramatic Promontory that marks the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar and the northernmost spot in Africa where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. The Cape rises to…
Listen in the app7Caves of Hercules — Mythology and Stone
Just down the coast from Cape Spartel lie the legendary Caves of Hercules. Steeped in ancient Greek and Phoenician mythology, these caves are both natural and man-made, having been used as a quarry for millstones for centuries. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Tangier, take a moment to look back at the 'White City' as it spills down the hillside toward the sea. We have traveled from the vibrant heart of the Grand Socco, through the sensory labyrinth…
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What is Tangier?
Tangier 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 | 35.7797, -5.8031 |
| Last updated |
