The notebook of Tanger
Discover the coast beyond its beaches.
The Tangier Medina is located above the Strait of Gibraltar, between the palaces of the Kasbah, small shopping places and diplomatic memory of the American legation. To the west, Cape Spartel and the caves of Hercules open another landscape, facing the Atlantic. A stay combines urban walks and excursions on the coast.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
City · Coast · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Tanger
The Tangier Medina is located above the Strait of Gibraltar, between the palaces of the Kasbah, small shopping places and diplomatic memory of the American legation. To the west, Cape Spartel and the caves of Hercules open another landscape, facing the Atlantic. A stay combines urban walks and excursions on the coast.
Tangier's discovery revolves around the Kasbah Palace and the Museum of Mediterranean Cultures, American legation of Tangier and Grand Socco, place of 9 April 1947. The stay thus alternates between urban life, the coastline and the heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: Cape Spartel sites require a displacement out of the centre. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kasbah Palace and Museum of Mediterranean Cultures
- Légation américaine de Tanger
- Grand Socco, place of 9 April 1947
- Petit Socco
- Caves of Hercules
- Cape Spartel
Before you choose
- Cape Spartel sites require a displacement outside the centre.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Museum
Palais de la Kasbah et musée des cultures méditerranéennes
Former seat of power in Tangier, the palace occupies the heights of the kasbah. Its courses, wooden ceilings and fountains accompany a museum dedicated to Mediterranean cultures, in a renovated residence in the early eighteenth century.
Museum
Légation américaine de Tanger
The former legation, which was installed in the medina, is a testament to the diplomatic relations between Morocco and the United States. The building offered in 1821 has long hosted their representation and now houses a place of culture, research and memory.
Walk
Grand Socco, place du 9 Avril 1947
The Grand Socco marks the transition between the medina and the more recent developments in Tangier. This large, almost circular square officially bears the name of April 9, 1947 and is a landmark for starting an urban walk.
Walk
Petit Socco
The Petit Socco is a small square located inside the Tangier Medina, also known as Souk Dakhel. Its intimate scale contrasts with the Grand Socco, which is placed in contact with the new city.
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