Province de Tanger Favorites

2 days in Tanger

by vividturtle

The ferry leaves from Tarifa, Spain – the southernmost town on the Iberian Peninsula. It faces the Straits of Gibraltar, just 15 miles off the North African coast. We leave our car at a public parking place (Euro 10.00/day – US $ 13.00). Tarifa is known as one of the best European windsurfing places. There are many camp grounds, hostels and the young, alternative crowd enjoys the beautiful beaches in this charming seaside town.Tarifa is named after a Berber General, Tarif ibn Malluk, who is said to have landed here in July 710 with 400 men. This is considered the first Moorish expedition to the Iberian Peninsula.As our ferry leaves the port, we look upon the Castillo de Guzman el Bueno. The fortress construction began in 960 under the first Moorish Governor, Abd ar Rahmann III, who wanted to control the Gibraltar Straits. This governor adopted the title “Caliph” and captured the...

The wedding.

by funkymama

On our first day in Tangiers,we were invited to a wedding,wow i never saw something like that,it was just wonderful,weddings are usual taking 5 days.What i wearing is called a 'kaftan",it was giving to me as a present,and i have been treated like a princes,those people are just wonderful.If you have the change to be on an moroccan wedding,don't miss it.

Going shopping. The shops...

by Ronald_T

Going shopping. The shops there are very cute. You find all of bric-a-brac shops where you can do the cheapest bargains. You only have to look where you step in. The shops are having so many entrees that you have a big chance to step out to the wrong door. And be sure that when you are running in these small streets, you find your way back.

TAKE A GUIDE!!!You really...

by Ronald_T

TAKE A GUIDE!!!You really need that because the people are really bothering you to sell everything you can imagine. And don’t give any money to a kid (how sad they even looks like) because in now time you will have 20 or 30 kids around you asking for money. But if you want to buy something it’s always possible to beat down the price. It always works.

I was in Tanger for only one...

by Ronald_T

I was in Tanger for only one day. I just did an excursion when I was on vacation in Torremolinos (Spain). I can’t remember the name of the harbour where we sailed out, but I know it was a very nice experience on the boat, for sure when we were sailing to the Straights of Gibraltar where the dolphins were swimming around the ship. Only the harbour in Tanger was really a mess, customs there were very unfriendly (at that time) and I was really surprised to see a real new world. It was my first time I came in another culture also, but I can remember it, like it was yesterday.

Tangier information

by toubkal05

For insights into Tangier, check: http://interactive-worlds.blogspot.com/2007/12/welcome.html

re: colonial powers still present

by ronaldpk

Green market.

by funkymama

Tangier has many small markets.A colourful experience.

Having tea in a tree.

by funkymama

After the good paella,having some green tea sitting on a tree to relax is just wonderful.

Singers.

by funkymama

For a Moroccan wedding,they hire some singers,here see some of them.