Tangier is a large port city in the northwest Morocco, on the coast of the Gibraltar Strait.
The city is very atmospheric and beautiful, at least even from the side of the aircraft. Tangier is white and blue houses, ancient mosques on the slopes of hills, several modern areas and green beautiful La Montan. Tangier today is a pretty popular resort, and the tourist sphere is developed here. Someone compares Tangier with French Riviera, for beautiful beaches, a mild climate and a luxurious nature. The beach line running through the city stretched almost 50 kilometers! And this is one of the longest beach lines in the world. And here, what sights are in Tangier.
Big Bazaar (Grand Socco)
What arabic town and without a bazaar! This, for example, the largest, is located in the center of the Medina, next to the Sidi Mosque bu Abib. This is a very noisy and interesting place. What is just not for sale! And what fragrances are twisted! By the way, with the refusal of the goods here more or less easier than in Egypt. In the sense, if you say "no, thank you," then from you, most likely, retarded. Yes, and pay better without surrender, there may be problems here too. The number of benches with souvenirs in Tangier rams. Here and dishes, lamps, and clay plates and pots, and blankets, and wallet bags, and all sorts of little. For diversity, street dancers, snake lords and different magicians perform on the market. Cheerful place, in general!
Palace of Dar El Maczen (Dar El Makhzen)
The luxurious Palace of Dar El Maczen was erected in the XVII century by order of Sultan. Of course, the building is great, with a mosaic, in a traditional Arab style, with gallery and an inner cute courtyard. The halls of the palace are also impressive, especially floors covered with multi-colored mosaic, wooden ceilings, decorated with oriental carvings and colored paintings. From 1922, the Palace works like a museum. Here you can admire the exhibits of the Museum of Archeology and Museum of Moroccan art. In the latter, the objects of the decorative and applied art of the Armenians, for example, world famous luxury discount carpets, women's decorations, belts, tiaras, earrings and bracelets of silver and gold with precious pebbles are exhibited. Simply saliva flow! In the archaeological hall you can admire the objects that were used in the distant past, before our era, on the territory of Morocco. For example, there is a Carthage Tomb and Roman Mosaic "Venus Journey". Mendubia's gardens are no less impressive with lush centuries-old trees near the palace. Here is such a holiday of luxury and splendor.
pillars of Hercules
This is the natural attraction of Morocco, which can be found 18 km from Tanger. In fact, these are two high cliffs, between which the Gibraltar Strait runs. One rock belongs to the UK, the other - Morocco. Here are interesting. However, these rock pillars were formed, there is probably a scientific explanation, but, of course, these natural miracles could not do without a couple of legends. For example, in Greek mythology it is said that these rocks created Hercules. It seems like, he marked the edge of the Earth, and for these mountains then focused maritime travelers. Hercules straight took and struck the thick mountain of ingots, the water ran in the rift, and there was a Gibraltar Strait there. And the remaining two cliffs on his shores received the names of Hercules pillars.
Plato assured that it was behind the Hercules pillars the same Atlantis was located. In the rocks there are deep caves, and their education also "hanged" on Hercules. By the way, in the Middle Ages in these caves they loved to be rich Europeans as entertainment. And today the rocks and caves shuffled tourists. After all, there really is very beautiful, especially during the tides, when the caves are filled with clean sea water. Moreover, in these caves, archaeologists were thoroughly achieved and even found interesting exhibits there, for example, ancient tools of labor.
Museum of American Diplomatic Mission (Tangier American Legation Museum)
This museum is close to the Palace of Dar El Maczen. The Museum is dedicated to the history of Morocco and much attention is paid to the fact that Morocco has become the first country of Africa, recognizing the independence of the United States (it was in 1777). Therefore, there is a letter from the first American president of George Washington to Moroccan Mulle Abdallah. Well, other important correspondence, contracts and gifts. The museum is located in a luxurious building in five floors. In addition to business documents, in this museum you can admire the collection of drawings and paintings on fabrics, which narrate the historical events of the city. It hurts everyone impressive one picture of the Scottish artist - the port of the servants of Zohra. She was even nicknamed by the Moroccan Mona Lisa. Even in the museum there is a rich collection of mirrors, unique paintings in the style of naive art (there is this, if you have not heard about him. Such amateur creation, it seems like children painted). There is even a separate hall that is dedicated to the American writer and the composer of the Bowles field and the whole generation of hipsters. An interesting document in the walls of the museum is from the American Consul, who tells him about the Markan Sultan in 1839, as a gift, of course. In general, a very interesting and informative museum! Located, by the way, 200 meters from the Big Bazaar.
Kasbah fortress (Kasbah)
This fortress was erected in 1771. They built it, and at the highest point of the city, and the material for construction served as part of the structures that remained miracle since the Roman Empire. You can go to the fortress from two sides - either through the gate from Kasba Street, or through the door of the medina. In the north of the fortress, you can see the viewing platform - from there you will be able to enjoy luxurious views of the Gibraltar Strait and Mountains at the opposite shore of Spain. By the way, the Palace of Dar El Makhzen is within this fortification. And also inside you can see the Kasba mosque. Look for this place on Rue Abdesammoud Guennoun.