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Day 17: Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier – The rainy bus ride to Tangier!

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November 1st 2015
We woke early that morning to continue our journey to Tangier. The day was perfect for a bus journey as it was rainy and cold. Unfortunately, one of our group members woke up late and did not make the bus. She had to come by train and meet us later at the hotel in Tangier. We made a quick stopover in Casablanca, where we had an early lunch at McDonalds. It was the only restaurant open at t ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Tangier-Tétouan » Tangier

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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more