Bab El Bhar (Tangier)

Welcome, distinguished traveler, to the magnificent maritime threshold of Tangier, a city that has proudly served as the ultimate bridge between the vast continents of Africa and Europe for over two and a half millennia. As we…

As we stand squarely before the imposing stone threshold of Bab El Bhar, you are looking at the literal and metaphorical Gate of the Sea, an architectural masterpiece that has dictated the flow of life, commerce, and military…

Just a few short steps away from the imposing, militaristic architecture of the gate, the outer maritime paths open up beautifully to reveal a profoundly different atmosphere, showcasing the quieter, significantly more…

Transitioning gradually away from the sweeping, open maritime vistas, we plunge deeply into the dense, intricate labyrinth of the ancient medina by entering Rue Amrah, undeniably one of Tangier's oldest and most atmospherically…

Emerging from the wonderfully tight, shadowy confines of the narrow residential lanes, the urban geography suddenly expands before us as we step fully into Place Amrah, a highly significant historic square that has functioned as…

Continuing our journey along the perimeter of the ancient settlement, we arrive at the wonderfully understated, structurally distinct entrance known as Bab Haha, a profoundly historic northern gate that pierces the massive…

We now approach the most physically demanding and militarily significant portion of our journey as we arrive before the awe inspiring Bab Kasbah, the truly monumental, heavily fortified gateway that serves as the primary entrance…

Having successfully passed through the monumental defensive gateway, we now emerge triumphantly into the brilliantly illuminated, widely expansive space of Place de la Kasbah, the undeniable, heavily beating heart of the ancient…

Stepping carefully through the highly ornate, beautifully tiled entrance of the former Sultan's Palace, we now transition into the incredibly quiet, profoundly scholarly atmosphere of the Kasbah Museum. This magnificent, deeply…

Departing from the quiet, scholarly sanctuary of the Kasbah Museum, we now purposefully navigate toward Rue de la Kasbah, which undeniably functions as the primary, bustling central artery of the elevated citadel. As we slowly…

As our extensive, deeply historical journey down from the elevated Kasbah and through the winding, ancient arteries of the medina comes to a close, we finally arrive at the brilliantly expansive, incredibly energetic open space…