Highlights of Tangier

Excursion in Tangier

Tour Price : $50 Duration : 5 hours Languages: English, Spanish Discount: depends on the group size

Your Guide, one of Tangier Guided Tours`, will explore the highly prestigeous residential area of jebel Kabir (the Old Mountain) passing palaces belonging to kings and royalty, then you continue to Cape Spartel, where the seas (Atlantic and Mediterranean) mingle and then on to the mythical caves of Hercules where you can witness the glory of the Greek mythology. When you head down the mountain you will enjoy fantastic views as the city spreads out before you in all its glory before reaching the Medina . Once there the clocks turn back on time as you walk deep into medieaval Tangier with its old labyrinthic and often chaotic streets and blind alleyways ; yet thriving with incredible street life. It is a tour designed for the more discerning wanderer, taking you from the 17th century , to the colonial time , and then onward. See and visit the Medina ,the Grand Socco Square where you will mingle with the local people, see the Berber markets , souks and marvel at the array of spices, olives, vegetables and colourful fruits.

In your Private tour you will also visit the 17thc legendary Kasbah(Watch Tower) with its ramparts and battlements dating back to the 16th century ; where you can recall the good old days when celebrities such as The Rolling Stones, Jim Morisson and Bob Dylan among many more enjoyed their heydays and probably listen to(Rock The Kasbah) by the Clash.

Find out what life was really like in the Medieval Old Town when you walk around the Jewish neigbourhood with its synagoges, Medina, and The Petit Socco with its cafes, shops and more which inspired the beat generation of Jack Kerouak, Brion Ginson, Truman Capote etc……..

Do not be fooled by the name ; construction only started at the end of the 19th century ! Also, on the full day Private Tour you will see The Royal Palace, The Lord Mayors House and much more of the new town and its remarkable architecture.

Finally, the tour ends back at the seaport or back to your city –center hotel after the exploration of the Kasbah, Medina, Souks and Bazars.

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