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Places To Visit In Tangier
St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew’s Church or Church of Saint Andrew is an Angelic church in Tangier, Morocco, built in a Gothic Revival style. Its minaret-shaped bell tower, distinctive spire, and stained-glass windows are cardinal examples of British colonial architecture. Named after a patron saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew, it was originally built for British expatriates and other English-speaking residents.
The church was built in 1894, consecrated in 1905, and is adorned with a fusion of different styles, including Moorish architecture. In addition, the church houses several plagues, including that of Emile Keene, the Sharifa of Wazzan, who was a British humanitarian and introduced the cholera vaccine to Morocco.
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Tangier Beach
Tangier Beach is the best destination for families and children since the beach has many watersport activities (such as surfing and kiteboarding), suitable waves for swimming and golden sand. Beyond it is the boardwalk and corniche filled with bars, restaurants and cafes.
The beach is quite clean and well-maintained. It is a municipal beach which is the closest and most accessible to the city centre.
Tangier Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
With the Hop On Hop Off Tour, explore the city of Tangier at your own ease and pace. The tour visits the city’s famous historical attractions like the Medina of Tangier, the Kasbah and the Cave of Hercules, Cap Spartel, Cape Esparte, Dar el Makhzen and Gran Teatro Cervantes.
It also stops by more modern places like Café Hafa and Ville Nouvelle. Tangier Beach is a rejuvenating experience and is also covered in the tour. The buses have multilingual audio guides (up to 8 languages), maps and free WiFi. The tour can be booked online to avail of extra discounts and offers.
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Tangier Kasbah
The Kasbah of Tangier is a citadel built after the English occupation of Morocco ended in 1684 and served as Tangier’s military and political center. It houses historically and culturally important buildings, including the royal palace, Dar El Makhzen, which is now a museum (Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures) portraying mosaics from the Roman Era, and manuscripts and crafts of Morocco.
Place de la Kasbah is a square built on the highest point in the kasbah, with stunning views of the Moroccan Port and the Strait of Gibraltar. The Kasbah is built using Morocco’s signature zellij tiles and painted ceilings.The streets lined with bougainvilleas and Moroccan houses with brightly-coloured doors are in themselves a major attraction of the Kasbah. There are several restaurants and cafes in Kasbah which serve traditional Moroccan food, mint tea and kif. The streets are also filled with vendors selling handicrafts and aromatic spices. Morocco being a Muslim country, there are only a few licensed bars around Kasbah, and public drinking is an offense. A guide could help understand the layout and significance of the Kasbah.
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Tangier Medina
The medina in Tangier plays a significant role in the history of the city. It has the architectural style of the Hispano-Moorish era, with its old buildings. Here you’ll find the sale of incredible leather handicrafts like slippers, bags, purses, clothes, jackets, coats and skirts.
There are festivals organised and hosted in the medina and a souk (Petit Socco) as well. There are plenty of lovely bakeries, restaurants and cafes situated in the medina. Tangier’s Kasbah and the Mendoubia Park are situated on both sides of the medina and should be given a visit too.
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Visit a Hammam
Hammam or a Turkish Bath is a traditional public steam bath which is part of the Islamic culture in the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa. Hammams are intended not only at cleansing but also for relaxation and rejuvenation.Tangier has different varieties of unisex and separate for men and women, public and private, and many of these hammams provide services such as hairdressing, pedicures, scrubs and massages apart from the conventional baths, providing a complete spa experience.
A main attraction of a Turkish Hammam is “Beldi”, a natural black soap made from black olive oil that has exfoliating properties. There are generally three rooms - warm, hot and cold, and the varying temperatures help open up pores in the skin. But for a first-timer, the hot room could need a bit of getting used to. Clothing rules are liberal, though it differs in each hammam. Many tour providers in Tangier also include hammams as part of their packages and offer pick-up and drop-off services.
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