Tangiers

I have visited Tangiers numerous times, both as a tourist staying in a hotel, and as a day trip accompanying friends. As our other reviewer, I have to stress you MUST be open minded, and be prepared that many of the people of Tangiers do live in bad poverty. Because of this, you will undoutably get some hassle, everyone will want to be your guide (they all seem to be learning english!), and no matter how independant you are, I suggest you take up the offer of one of them, because they do not give up and seem to be able to speak ANY language - perfectly. My one most abiding memory of Tangiers ... more

Ok, first off I would like to say that I may have an ever so slightly biased point of view due to my ethnicity being half Moroccan, but...Tangier is by far the best city in Morocco. There is so much to do and see and so much culture that you easily become immersed in the city's surrealism. For me it is easy to see while so many poets, artists, writers, and musicians have visited and lived in Tangier (like the Rolling Stones, Jack Kerouac, William H Burroughs, and Paul Bowles just to name a few). This city is like no other, with its beautiful beaches and intoxicating night life, it is hard not ... more

after the smooth ferry crossing involving relaxing on the decks, reading, sleeping Tangier was a shock. as soon as you step through customs you will be acosted by people trying to sell you anything and everthing. although some may find this initially intimidating if you are clear they will leave you alone (and ignore all of their horror stories- the trains are not on strike and you will probably not be mugged in the medina) the town its self is worth a night to explore the medina. if it is your first time in morocco make sure you make a beeline for a coffee/ tea shop for some mint tea. very ... more