City History
The geographical and strategic Tangier had intended from its inception to a story uncommon. Rarely was more coveted city! The portion of civilizations mentioned above attests.
Conquered, recovery, free, Tangier has its blend different influences to increase its cultural potential.
During the first half of the twentieth century, Tangier was ruled by an "international authority" led by a dozen European diplomats. The city had its own administration and its own tax freedom lois.La attracted banks and companies and contributed to the richness of Tangier. In parallel, many fraudulent activities were organized smuggling, money laundering and prostitution ...
After its final integration in the Kingdom of Morocco in 1956, the special status of the town disappeared and the city was "cleaned". Returned to Morocco, Tangier will keep forever in the footsteps of history with this incredible legacy for this very special cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Tangier, the gateway to the Atlantic
Crossroads of Civilization at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, "Tanger la blanche" is the gateway to the African continent. Its privileged
(ocean, sea, mountains, forests and crops), its climate
temperate, its
monuments and museums
have attracted many Europeans. And what Europeans! Eugene Delacroix, Henri Matisse, Jean Genet, Joseph Kessel, Samuel Beckett, to name a few, have lived in Tangier.
City of Africa nearest to Europe, it has long been coveted for its strategic position. Since its foundation in the fourth century BC, Carthaginians, Romans, Phoenicians, Berbers, Vandals, Spaniards, Portuguese, French and English have hotly disputed.
A cosmopolitan
crossroads Strategic Tangier the guardian of Detroit has been the domination of many civilizations. These various influences have shaped over time by a city rich in cultural diversity.
Many monuments and museums
bear witness to the city's international past. Hispanic and Andalusian influences are particularly present in the medina. In the modern city, contemporary architecture is marked by the French know-how.
Obviously, Tangier has many masterpieces of Islamic architecture as the Kasbah or the garden of the palace famous for its exotic plants and fruit trees.
Tourist
Like most Moroccan cities, Tangier is divided into two: the old medina and the new town, built by the French in the early twentieth century the image of the place of France
.
At the entrance of the Medina is the Grand Socco
(the great souk), dear to Joseph Kessel who devoted a book. From there, you've seen on the minaret in polychrome majolica of the Sidi Bou Abid Mosque. The ceaseless tumult merchants mingled scents of spices to sensory stimulation more interesting. We understand better why so many artists have succumbed to this ambiance.En wandering the streets of the medina you will find the beautiful Place du Petit Socco, ideal place to enjoy a good tea with mint. Further, a terrace offering breathtaking views of the Strait of Gibraltar where multiple trips venues, including the famous Caves of Hercules.
From the Kasbah you can visit the sultan's palace and its gardens. The site now houses the Museum of
Moroccan Arts and the Museum of Antiquities. North-east of the Kasbah, sip mint tea while enjoying the beautiful view of
Hafa cafe, a mythical place that has seen celebrities from around the world.
Finally, walkers certainly prefer the beaches of Tangier to museums. Swimmers will also be filled! It is possible to swim in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic on the same day.
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