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Tangier: Things To See & Do
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The Grand Socco
This vast former marketplace
is the unofficial heart of Tangier and is best known as the site of a
pivotal moment in Moroccan history, where on April 9th 1947 Sultan
Mohammed V made his famous speech about the independence for Morocco.
Though no longer used as a marketplace and better known as a city
crossroads (complete with long lines of taxis), it is still a popular
destination for visitors as it is a convenient starting point for tours
around the city.
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Beaches
The beaches of this resort town
are its main attraction, offering not only the usual watersports but also
camel rides and casual football games. At the town beach, there are beach
bars, showers, deck chairs and along the promenade, and endless stream of
vacationing visitors and relaxing locals. A little further away there are
other beaches, which offer the attraction of a quieter time and even more
scenic surroundings.
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The Medina
Centred in the old town of
Tangiers, this is still one of the most colourful and traditional areas
of the city, with narrow streets, ancient buildings and little shops
selling handicrafts. Though the area has become more commercialized in
response to the tourist attention, it still manages to preserve much of
its timeless character, and many of the traditional professions can still be seen at work here.
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The Kasbah
Built on the highest point over
the city, this charming residential quarter is not only pretty in itself,
but is also the home the Dar el Makhzen, former residence of the Sultans and
now an arts and archaeology museum. The museum itself is well preserved and
rather charming, and the displays are lovely, but perhaps the biggest draw
of the Kasbah is the view from its highest, where visitors can gaze across
the Straits of Gibraltar and see the Spanish city of Tarifa some 30 km away.
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