Walking Tour
Welcome and Thank You for having The Interest In Visiting Tangier Morocco
Arrive at the port of Tangier, From Either Algeciras Or Tarifa, We will be meeting you With a sign with your Name, assisted with customs formalities and transferred from the port to start your Tangier's Tour/Visit.
A): Walking-tour:
Begin Our Tour of Old Town, Visit The kasbak (fortified area) and Hughes point in the Medina, you can see_The snake charmers, the terrace overlooking the strait of Gibraltar, Descend through the labyrinthine roads and alleyways of the Medina through the spice Berber markets and Amongst the Craftsmen visit the souks For, Petit socco, gran socco and St. Andrew's Church, quietly nestled off the busy square, the old American legation, Mendoubia Gardens, and more.. for 18 Euros Cash.
A Stop to Enjoy world-famous Moroccan cuisine while they relax to the entertainment of Andalusian and Berber musicians . (Lunch Extra)
Transfers in private Luxury Mini-Bus from and to the port of Tangier for Departure.
The tour will include no more other tourists but you And Your Friends/Company (Maximum 14).
The fee is 18 Euros Per Person for the day In Tangier, Will Be Paid at The End of The Tour, & we'll stay with you from the moment you arrive until We Put you back on the Cruise or the Catamaran/ferry-Boat!
We Guarantee a Memorable day & an Exclusive Tour.
Contact Person: Mr. Idrissi
Tel/Fax: 0021239352065
Tel/Cell: 0021268702424
@Welcome to Tangier@
Come With Me To The Kasbah!
For decades, between 1920 and the late 1950’s, Tangier was a playground for adventure seekers and the rich and famous, attracting all those seeking a tax haven or a mystic destination; from authors to artists, and spies to aristocrats. Regular visitors included the likes of Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, and Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton. When Spain relinquished Tangier back to Morocco in 1960 its duty-free status went with it, and the city lost a great deal of its flair. Tourism is slowly increasing once more, though; visitors succumbing to the city’s proximity to Europe are discovering that its decayed grandeur still has much to offer, from its palm-treed promenade and sandy beach to the old town section, and the outlying villages and resorts. Seasoned Moroccan visitors, however, warn that it is best not to take on Tangier until you are acclimatised to the rest of the country, and to be vigilant as regards safety after dark. Despite it’s fall from glory, a stylish café society has once again begun to build up in modern day Tangier’s boulevards, and the merchants in the medina (old city) are doing a good trade with tourists exploring the maze of narrow streets, all within sight of the Spanish coast across the straits of Gibraltar. An essential part of a visit to Tangier is to promenade along the beach, which extends along a curve for several kilometres.
Attractions.
American Legation: In the midst of the old medina in Tangier, America has provided a thriving cultural centre, museum, conference venue and library in the only historic landmark of the United States that is located abroad. The American Legation Museum is housed in the American Embassy, established in Tangier back in 1777 when Morocco became the first power that recognised the United States of America as an independent country. The museum houses art collections and restored rooms. Guided tours are offered. Contact Name: Mr Idrissi. [tangiertour@gmail.com] Direct Telephone: 0021268702424.
Asilah: The fishing village of Asilah, south of Tangier, has become a popular seaside resort because of its nearby Paradise Beach, relaxing ambience, and picturesque 15th century Andalusian medina, which extends to the sea wall. The town is small enough to explore on foot (donkey carts are also a fun option) and is renowned for its restaurants specialising in seafood. It is accessible from Tangier by train, which makes it a popular spot for young tourists to recuperate after seeing the sights of the city.
Chefchaouen: This beautiful medieval town, a short drive from Tangier in the mountain region, has a distinctive Spanish character, having been settled by Spanish refugees in the middle ages. The medina of the town has become renowned as one of the most charming in Morocco, with whitewashed gabled houses where craftsmen sit contentedly in their shops sewing caftans and embroidering jellabahs. The medina is dominated by a 17th-century Great Mosque, which fronts a picturesque square dotted with mulberry trees and inviting restaurants. The square is surrounded by souks selling carpets, leather goods, pottery and copper ware.
Dar el Makhzen: A collection of art from all over Morocco is housed in the imposing Dar el Makhzen, the former Sultan’s palace dating from the 17th century, which dominates the Tangier kasbah. The art collections are sited in the prince’s apartments, which are breathtaking with their frescoed ceilings, sculptured plasterwork and intricate mosaics. The art on display has been assembled from all regions of Morocco, and includes firearms decorated with marquetry; pottery; carpets from Rabat; silks; and bound manuscripts from Fez. The Dar el Makhzen palace is home, too, to a fascinating museum of antiquities relating to Morocco’s pre-history, gathered from sites such as Lixus, Cotta and Volubilis. The museum includes a life-sized model of a Carthaginian tomb, and a reproduction of an ancient necropolis, which is sited in a peaceful Andalusian garden.
Forbes Museum: Tangier boasts many beautiful palatial residences of varying styles and variety in its Marshan villa district, about 15 minutes walk from the medina. One of the most attractive of these is on the Rue Muhammed Tazi, and used to belong to United States multi-millionaire media magnate, Malcolm Forbes. The house is open to the public and contains Forbes’ collection of miniature soldiers, about 8,000 of them!
Grand Socco: The word ‘socco’ is the Spanish version of ‘souk’, or market, which has stuck to this square in the heart of Tangier because of its Spanish heritage. The square is, however, no longer a marketplace, but rather a city crossroads and huge taxi rank, fronted by cafes, outside the walled in, old part of the city. The Grand Socco has developed something of a reputation for being a meeting place for criminals and drug dealers, but it is still an interesting spot to spend time watching the passing parade and the Rif women in colourful traditional costume touting vegetables and fresh mint. It is also the jumping off point for entry to the medina, and for admiring the luxuriant Mendoubia Gardens on the north side, and the mosaic-studded minaret of the Sidi Bou Abid Mosque to the west.
Kasbah: Tangier’s 17th century fortified residential quarter, or Kasbah, is a place of arcades, winding alleys and hidden terraces, where it is possible to wander among the wealthy homes and sometimes manage a peep behind the unprepossessing facades, enjoying views of the medina and the bay. The Kasbah mosque features an interesting octagonal minaret, and stands in the mechovar (parade ground). Visitors are welcomed at the Sultan’s Gardens in the Rue Riad Sultan to the north of the mechovar, where they can watch local craftsmen at work and sit awhile on the terrace of the Moorish café Le Detroit. On a clear day it is possible to see the Spanish city of Tarifa about 18 miles (30km) away.
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@A Trip to the Hammam@
If you take time out for a hammam while you are in Tangier-- or anywhere in Morocco for that matter -- you will surely wish, once you return home, that there was a hammam around the corner. A hammam is a wonderful place to refresh yourself after walking or trekking, and if you go to a public one (which costs a fraction of those at hotels), you'll get a chance to communicate with the locals and participate in one of their customs.
The hammam, descended from the Roman bath, is the Moroccan version of a Turkish bath -- very hot, lots of running water, but less steam -- and is used by all Moroccans at least once a week. Muslims modified their use to ritual ablutions before prayer in the mosque, often situated adjacent to the hammam. Large mosques have their own hammam complexes.
If you are shy, prefer to be alone, or want to share the hammam with a companion of the opposite sex, go to a hotel hammam, since the public ones are segregated and generally quite busy. While many hotels have a hammam, they are not as hot as public ones, and not all are open to nonguests. The price is usually between 150 DH and 300 DH per person, including bath products and a tayaba (an attendant who will wash you).
In their heyday the baths must have been quite impressive, with their large tiled rooms of varying temperatures and huge domed antechamber skirted with inset stone benches. Most hammams have separate men's and women's baths, but Hammam el Basha opens at different times for each gender.
For the public hammam, take towels and toiletries. A brown olive-oil soap called saboon bildi can be purchased on-site. You also need a scruffing mitt called al kees. If you hire a tayaba, she will have one, or, if you prefer to bathe yourself, purchase one in the souk before you go. It's also a good idea to purchase a small rubber mat to sit on, and a small plastic bowl for pouring water over you. Buy a handful of Ghassoul (clay earth Shampoo) to give your hair a special treat. Note that it's better not to go to the public bath on a Thursday evening or Friday, the Muslim holy day, as these days are quite crowded. Also, hair dryers are not permitted, so take an extra towel to use as a turban.
Public hammams cost about 15 DH; this includes the use of an open cubbyhole for your belongings (leave valuables back at the hotel), two to three black rubber buckets, and all the hot water you desire. You can either bathe yourself or request a tayaba for a fee of 30 DH-50 DH, depending on how much water fetching and body scrubbing is required. It's a one-of-a-kind experience having someone give you a whole soaping, scrubbing-cum-massage, and extra-thorough rinsing while lying languorously on warm tiles. Have a Nice Bath..!
