Discover Tangier: Kasbah, Museum & Market (Tuesdays Only)
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Port
Tangier, Morocco
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$110
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Tangier is a fascinating Moroccan city to visit -- it has a sense of exotic mystery, interesting history, beautiful vistas, unspoiled beaches, and friendly people from an interesting mix of North African, Spanish and French cultures.
Travel by air-conditioned coach to the top of the kasbah (fort) and begin a comprehensive walking excursion through one of Tangier's most historically and architecturally interesting areas. The kasbah is spread across the highest point of the medina (Old Town), and your guide leads you on the uphill walk while pointing out special buildings and good vantage points for photos. At the top, you'll find yourself in an area largely unchanged since Roman times. The kasbah was the traditional residence of the sultan and his harem and is now one of the most fashionable residential areas of Tangier -- it is a quieter quarter than other parts of the city.
Wind your way back down the hill as your guide leads you into one of Tangier's most colorful and bustling areas -- the Grand Socco (souk or market). Markets have traditionally been the cornerstone of life in Morocco, and this one remains a busy place -- especially when Riffian peasants and nomads come to sell here.
Walk to the American Legation Museum, which traces the history of the relationship between the United States and Morocco. As Morocco was one of the earliest countries to recognize its Independence, the US established a legation here in Tangier in 1821. It is the only historical monument to have remained in American possession since the very birth of the American Nation. Among several displays, there is a letter from George Washington to Moulay Abdellah.
Enjoy a refreshment at a local hotel before traveling to the Beni Idir Quarter of the Tangier medina and the Moshe Nahon Synagogue. The synagogue was constructed in the 19th century by Moshe Nahon, a prominent educator and scholar from an influential Jewish family in Tangier. It now functions as a museum. The highlight is the prayer room, elaborately decorated in an Andalusian style with carved stucco walls and Arabic calligraphy.
Please note:
Always mind your belongings, particularly at points of interest or crowded places. Tour operates Tuesdays only.