Blogs from Tangier, Tangier-Tétouan, Morocco, Africa - page 8

Alive and well in Tangier. We got in about 4:30 this afternoon. Interesting place, makes the winding streets of Spain look positively organized. I'd heard bad things about Tangier from a few people, but I like it well enough. A little aggressive in terms of people trying to sell you things, or give you tour guide services you don't want, but still pretty okay really. Tree and I met up with a couple other travellers on the bus out of Sevilla this morning, Caitlin and Iku. American and Japanese women respectively. They are both quite nice, and we are now sharing a room, and will travel together for the next few days. The more the merrier!! We all wandered around Tangier getting thoroughly lost, trying to find a drink in a Muslim country. Eventually, we gave ... read more

At the cross-roads of Europe and Africa and of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Tangier opens the door to Morocco. There is still an air of mystery about the city, going back to the time when Tangier was an international zone. Board the coach for a scenic drive along the coast to Cap Spartel. Stop to visit the legendary Hercules Caves overlooking the sea. According to Greek mythology, Hercules, half god and half human passed away in the caves after separating Gibraltar from Africa. Next, experience an expression of traditional Moroccan folklore, the Fantasia. Witness a spectacular display of horsemanship complete with musicians, dancers and traditional Moroccan refreshments. Afterwards, return to Tangier to explore the Kasbah Museum. See an interesting collection of artifacts that reflect the rich culture and heritage of the city. Finally, proceed to ... read more

Parties de Meknes à  10h, nous sommes arrivées à Tanger 6h plus tard. On a enfin trouvée notre "Pension Palace" (qui n'a rien d'un palace!), aprés une longue côte et 50 kg de bagages à trainer !!! Le lundi matin, nous avons reçu la visite surprise d'Amine, venu nous rapporter des vêtements oubliés à Meknes! Et oui, on a trouvé une perle rare!! Visite de la médina, du souk et de la ville nouvelle à Tanger: On a aussi vu le Cap Spartel (cf: photos) et les Grottes d'Hercule de loin pour cause de "surbondage" !! Le 12, nous passons une journée ( et une nuit!) á Tétouan. Ville installée sur le flanc d'une montagne, trés visitée par les marocains. Le lendemain, retour á Tanger : tatouage au "henna" obligatoire avant de quitter le Maroc le ... read more

el viaje a tanger movidito, para variar. los treinta minutos en catamaran desde tarifa fueron 3 horas con nenes correteando por el barco; buena introduccion para el sur. una vez alli lo de siempre, veinte ninos detras para llevarte a la kasbah, tios llevandote a su hotel, conversaciones tipo "quieres hachis? no, alcohol? no, mujeres? no, hombres? no, coca? no cono! ricista, ricista!" vistas del estrecho y el puerto desde la kasbah y calor fondeado por brisa marina... alli, tras que interrumpiesen mi lectura de conrad, les solte unos dirham unos ninos con los que estuve hablando en la plaza. tanger siempre me ha gustado y, al lvantarme decidi quedarme dos o tres dias si el albergu era lo bastnta barato. el caso es que segun un buen barbero me informo el albergue habia desaparecido tres ... read more

I didn’t sleep all that well the night before my trek to Morocco. Was worried that I wouldn’t wake up in time to catch the bus. Got to the San Sebastian bus station with plenty of time to spare. The woman selling tickets spoke perfectly good English and was there to serve customers. No future for her me thinks. She said I needed to remember twenty but when it came down to it that number had no real significance to me. The bus took slightly over three and a half hours to wend its way down towards the ferry terminal. The driver took a lunch break of twenty or so minutes which didn’t help. Once I got to the terminal it was a matter of deciding which company had the best deal. There really wasn’t that ... read more