Morocco City Guides: Fez, Tangier, Essaouira, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Agadir There is a direct bus leaving from Casablanca and arriving in Tangier. Buses leave every four hours, and they operate every day. The Shia Arab refugee Idris arrived at Tangier [32] before moving further south, marrying into local tribes around Moulay Idriss and assembling an army that, among its other conquests, took Tangier c. 790. During the division of the sultanate that occurred on the death of Idris II, Tangier fell to his son Qasim in 829. [32] It was soon taken by Qasim's brother Umar, who ruled it until his death in 835. [32] Umar's son Ali became sultan (r. 874–883), as did Qasim's son Yahya after him (r. 880–904), but they governed from Fez. Ibn Abd al-Hakam (1922), Torrey, Charles Cutler (ed.), The History of the Conquest of Egypt, North Africa, and Spain..., New Haven: Yale University Press . Taking a ferry across the straight to Spain is also a great way to renew your Moroccan travel visa.

The Petits Taxis are smaller cars and they are ultramarine with a yellow stripe down the side. They are used to take short rides within the city, charging 50% more at night.

Artisanal trade in the medina ("Old City") specialises mainly in leather working, handicrafts made from wood and silver, traditional clothing, and Moroccan-style shoes.

Always keep in mind, however, that drinking in public in Morocco is prohibited and in general, being drunk outside is never a great idea. In the comfort of wherever you are living or staying, however, you have some options of where to buy and enjoy a bottle: 1. Casa Pepe This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( March 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Gerli, E. Michael (2003), "Mūsā ibn Nusayr", Medieval Iberia, New York: Routledge, ISBN 9780415939188 . This little market is just off of the main boulevard Mohammed V and not only sells wine, beer, and spirits, but also a collection of imported items from Europe including pork products, if you’re missing bacon or ham. 2. La Fine BoucheBlankinship, Khalid Yahya (1994), The End of the Jihad State, Albany: SUNY Press, ISBN 978-0-7914-1827-7 . The Caves of Hercules (Les Grottes d’Hercule) are a bit of a symbol for Tangier, with their strange sea entrance, shaped like a map of Africa. The trip between the two cities will cost between 120 and 190 Moroccan dirhams and takes around 5 hours. Railway lines connect Tanger-Ville railway station with Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakesh in the south, and with Fes and Oujda in the east. The service is operated by ONCF. In November 2018 Africa's first high-speed train, the Kenitra–Tangier high-speed rail line, was inaugurated, linking Tangier to Casablanca in 2 hours, 10 minutes. By 2020 improvements between Casablanca and Kenitra are planned to further reduce the journey to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Each room at the Dar Nour has a completely unique style and atmosphere and includes a private bathroom and shower.

Tanger et Da Nang liées par un accord de jumelage". lematin.ma (in French). Le Matin. 2019-03-29 . Retrieved 2020-10-19. In Tangier, you’ll arrive at the main city bus station “Gare Routiere” at Place al Jamia al Arabia (see map below). From there you’ll have to take a taxi (see Getting around in Tangier) to reach the city center. Getting to Tangier from Casablanca by carCulture [ edit ] The Fanatics of Tangier (1830s) by Eugène Delacroix Muley-Abd-Err-Rahmann, Sultan of Morocco, Leaving Mequinez Palace (1845) by Eugène Delacroix Young Ladies on a Terrace in Tangiers (1880s) by Rudolf Ernst Dusk at Tangier (1914) by Enrique Simonet They can be found at the port when arriving by ferry, at the airport, in bus stations, at the train station and at the bigger hotels in the cities.

The owners are dear friends of mine and made me feel so welcome in Tangier during my whole stay in their guesthouse. Italian revolutionary hero Giuseppe Garibaldi lived in exile at Tangier in late 1849 and the first half of 1850, following the fall of the revolutionary Roman Republic. You can also take the blue Hop On Hop Off Busthat follows the Espartel Route.This bus departs from Socco Alto and you can hop on and off the bus at any stop along the route (which include Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules). The cafe is located in the heart of Merchan, a more residential area on a hill just above the Kasbah, at the end of Rue Hafa.Tangier suffers a constant shortage of taxis, so always remember that you can flag down a taxi that already has passengers but still has spare seats left. I took buses from both bus station and although the prices were almost the same from both places, the quality and comfort of the buses at CTM Gare Voyageurs were of a much higher standard. Elbl, Martin Malcolm (2009), "(Re)claiming Walls: The Fortified Médina of Tangier under Portuguese Rule (1471–1661) and as a Modern Heritage Artefact", Portuguese Studies Review, vol.No. 15, pp.103–192 . Tangier is Morocco's second most important industrial centre after Casablanca. The industrial sectors are diversified: textile, chemical, mechanical, metallurgical and naval. Currently, the city has four industrial parks of which two have the status of free economic zone (see Tangier Free Zone).