Private walking tour

Private tour in Tangier

Tour Price : $40 Duration : 4-5 hours Languages: English, Spanish Discount: depends on the group size

This walking tour focuses on the historical, cultural and architectural heritage of Tangier. It is tailored to your interests and is at your pace.

During our visit we will explore the 3 main parts of the town:

Modern Tangier

 After pick up from the sea port or your hotel, we take a short walk along the newly designed promenade with its marina to enjoy views of the bay and the beach of Tangier and then we continue our walk towards the 20th century Boulevards reminiscent of the 44 years presence of the europeans in Tangier with its Art Deco, Neo Classical architecture embodied mainly in its buildings , Synagogues and Cathedrals. We will stop at Boulevard Pasteur to allow you to take photos of The spectacular Strait of Gibraltar , from where you can enjoy outstanding views of the southern coast of Europe as Africa and Europe are separated just by 14 kilometres. Afterwards we walk down to the Medina.

Medina

Medina simply means the old town. The Medina of Tangier is considered to be the most spectacular in the arab world(it has been recently restored).

First we will start by the main square called The Grand Socco where we can marvel at the beautiful mosque and its minaret. Then we enter the Medina from its southern Gate 

 We will also learn about the real life of Tangier"s Souks to witness Morocco"s famous spices and its incredible fresh produce passing vendors selling olives, vegetables and colourful fruits. We shall see the Berber Ladies who come from the mountain to sell their home made goat cheese. we shall learn about the importance of bread in moroccan meals as we visit a traditional bakery as well as the sweet pasteries and mint tea.

 Find out what life was really like in the Medieval Old Town when you walk around the jewish neighborhood, The Petit Socco with its cafes, shops and more which inspired the Beat Generation of Jack Kerouak , Brion Ginson and more .....

The Kasbah

A kasbah is a citadel or a watch tower ; it is always positioned in a higher commanding location of the town to control the populace. Once there we will illustrate how it became very trendy in the sixsties and seventies attracting celebrities and bohemians, the likes of Jim Morisson, Bob Dylan, Barbara Hutton who once lived in the heart of the kasbah is synonymous with this fascinating part of Tangier.

The main square of the city is a must and fitting point before returning towards the seaport where you board your ferry back to Spain or back to your city-center hotel.

   Come on a Tour with with us to discover the innumerable secrets of Tangier                         .

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