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Your Family Vacation in Tangier

Written on : 26 March 2021
By : Laura Wendy Harders López
Your Family Vacation in Tangier

What to do during your family holidays in Tangier? We've got you covered. Here are the best places and things to do to ensure your unforgettable experience with your loved ones in this charming Moroccan town. 

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Stroll along the Kasbah

A kasbah is known as an ancient fortification of Berber origins. Perched on top of a hill, you can find Tangier's kasbah, where you can wander around its alleys and marvel at its marvellous riads and inspiring architecture. Its narrow winding streets with charming properties offer portrait-worthy photographs. You can also find marvellous viewpoints from which you can contemplate the breathtaking views of this city. 

Visit the Seafront Promenade and Beaches

With its 5-km-coastline, Tangier invites you and your family to walk along its seafront promenade to discover its many shops and local restaurants before having a soak in its lovely sea. The large promenade features various leisure amenities, as well as beautiful skyscrapers and modern architecture contrasted with the traditional Moroccan-style houses. You can also take a boat tour, a surf lesson, or go snorkelling to make the most of Tangier's beautiful coast.

Tangier's most famous beaches are Tangier Beach Dalia Beach, White Beach, Bouhendia Beach, and Ba Kacem Beach.

The Medina of Tangier

The Medina refers to the Old town or neighbourhood of an Arabic city. It's the most historical area of Tangier- therefore, you cannot leave Tangier without visiting it. Here, you'll be able to admire beautiful architecture, where each building tells you a story. You can also sit in many of its lovely cafes and drink some of their popular mint or green tea. With their variety of fruits, spices, teas, handicrafts, paraphernalia, and pottery items, take advantage of the Medina's markets to take some unique souvenirs back home with you.

Venture to the desert of Merzouga

Venture to the desert of Merzouga

For adventure-seeking folk, hire a private tour-excursion to the desert of Merzouga and create lasting holiday memories with your loved ones. You can venture on a 4x4 or buggy or ride a camel through the beautiful sand dunes with a group and make various ports of call along the way, such as the famous Ben Haddou village and Tinerhir. You can get the chance to admire magical sunsets, meet new people, sample delicious Moroccan food, and gaze at the night starry sky. On your adventure, you can sleep in unique tents in the middle of the desert. This exciting trip will undoubtedly linger long in the memory. 

Discover the Caves of Hercules

As legend has it, it was in these caves that Hercules --from Greek mythology-- resided after splitting Europe from Africa. It was apparently in these caves where he slept while waiting to fulfil one of his twelve tasks-- to collect the golden apples from the Hesperides garden. After a morning of exploring these wondrous caves, you can head over to Café Hafa's terrace and relish a typical Tangieran tea while taking in the captivating sea views. Running since 1921, this café is composed of lovely terraces- framed into a cliff between Cape Spartel and Cape Malataba. Here, you can savour some of the best views of Tangier.

Explore the coastal town of Asilah

Forty-five minutes away from Tangier is the coastal town of Asilah. Asilah is one of the most charming coastal cities in northern Africa-- so why not go on a road trip and visit for a day this lovely destination? It's one of the most picturesque towns in Morocco, offering distinctive buildings with unique styles and personalities. The brilliant white buildings with blue doors will instantly whisk your imagination to Greece.

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