Holiday Resorts - Tangiers in Morocco - Travel and Holidays in Tangiers
Tangiers, known as the gateway to Africa, is a fascinating city in northern Morocco at the western entrance to the strait of Gibraltar. The main beach has long stretches of fine sand offering camel rides, windsurfing, acrobatics and football, and is extremely popular with tourists and local people. There are many attractions and places of interest to see in Tangiers such as the Kasbah which is the highest point of the city and has superb views. It is here you can see the former Sultan's palace which is a spectacular historic building - now the Kasbah Museum incorporating the Museum of Moroccan Art and the Museum of Antiquities.
The market known as the Grand Socco is a busy open air square and features the Sidi Bouabid Mosque, with its multi-coloured minaret. Sightseeing in Tangiers should include the old walled city, known as the Medina, which is a lively place to vist with busy shops and cafes, the Cap Spartel lighthouse which marks the point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, and the caves of Hercules.
There is a wide choice of holidays, travel and leisure breaks in Tangiers, Morocco from major travel agencies, tour operators and holiday providers online. Special low rates for either advance bookings or last-minute bookings to Tangiers for singles, couples or larger family groups. Most holidays in Tangiers come with a great choice of travel arrangements and accommodation options including bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all-inclusive. Tangiers is a popular travel and holiday resort with a lot to offer so make sure you experience the culture and traditions of this exciting destination.