Port
Tangier, Morocco
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$74.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Tangier is the stuff of great travel stories -- a sense of exotic mystery, an interesting history, beautiful vistas, unspoiled beaches, and friendly people. Ironically, the movie Casablanca was inspired by the city of Tangier. Today it is an interesting mix of North African, Spanish, and French cultures.
A coach ride brings you to Cap Spartel, a promontory covered with rock roses and cork oaks, projecting into the waters of the two seas. It looks towards the setting sun and is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean.
Next, visit the Cave of Hercules, which has two openings -- one to sea and one to land. The markings on the wall were made by the Phoenicians. The cave itself is part natural and part manmade. The Berber people cut millstone wheels from the walls, thus expanding the cave considerably.
Re-board the coach for a short drive to the entrance of the Kasbah of Tangier. From here, set out on an uphill walk. At the top, you'll find yourself in an area much unchanged since Roman times. The kasbah (fort) was the traditional residence of the sultan and his harem and is now one of Tangier's most fashionable residential quarters. Visit the Kasbah Museum before moving on to the Grand Socco (market), which links the medina (Old Town) and the new city.
Enjoy a refreshment break before returning to the ship.