Sightseeing in Tanger - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Just like any Moroccan city, Tangier is famous for its beautiful bazaars. The most popular and largest one is located in the central part of the city. It is called "Grand Socco". In addition to the luxury choice of products this market is a great place to see wonderful performances of street artists. It’s really hard to find another place where snake charmers, dancers, magicians and fakirs demonstrate their amazing performance to visitors. In this market you can also buy traditional souvenirs, most popular gold jewelry, silver utensils, as well as rugs and blankets made of wool.
Another cultural institution worth noting is Museum of American Diplomatic Mission. The relations between the U.S. and Morocco have played a significant role in the history of the country, so the museum exhibits numerous important documents, letters and contracts that have been signed during the negotiations. In this museum you can also see a collection of antique mirrors.
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An interesting collection of historical artifacts presents the Museum of Ancient History and Antiques. Dar El-Makzen palace became its location. The beautiful palace used to belong to Sultan once. Today, its spacious rooms with luxurious design are used to store unique archaeological finds, jewelry, pottery, elegant carpets, and weapons. Of particular value are ancient Roman mosaics and decoration of some of the halls.
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Those who like pedestrian walks will find it interesting to visit Scarf Hill. Absolutely everyone can rise to its top and see an ancient, currently non-functioning mosque. An incredibly beautiful panorama of the city opens from the top of the hill. This is a stamping ground of curious tourists and photographers.
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Survived castles around Tanger
♥ Castle 'Castle of Tarifa' Cádiz, 31.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Zahara de los Atunes' Cádiz, 39.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Algeciras' Cádiz, 51.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of the Moor' , 57.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Castellar de la Frontera' Cádiz, 67.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Tarifa' Cádiz, 31.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Zahara de los Atunes' Cádiz, 39.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Algeciras' Cádiz, 51.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of the Moor' , 57.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Castellar de la Frontera' Cádiz, 67.7 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Tanger
♥ Natural Park 'Estrecho' , 32.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Los Alcornocales' , 65.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra de Grazalema' , 110.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Mina Virgen del Amparo' , 116.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra de las Nieves' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Estrecho' , 32.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Los Alcornocales' , 65.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra de Grazalema' , 110.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Mina Virgen del Amparo' , 116.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra de las Nieves' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Tanger and around
♥ Art museum 'Dar el Makhzen (Tangier)' Tangier, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Dar el Makhzen (Tangier)' Tangier, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Tanger from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Gibraltar Airport
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Distance from Tanger center - 58.3 km.
In May 2002 the accident happened with the aircraft Monarch Boeing 757-200 from Luton. Because of the wrong maneuver of the first pilots, the aircraft has bent forward strongly. Miraculously, thanks to the coordinated cooperation of the pilots, it has succeeded in avoiding the aircraft crash. Since 2008, Gibraltar Airport has served more than 300 thousands of passengers a year whose health and lives depend entirely on the faultless work of the pilots and the airport. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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