Tanger:(Overnight stay) 2days

What to see:

The Mosque of Sidi Bu Abid with its beautiful minaret.

Dar-el-Makhzen palais du Sultan       New town(Ville nouvelle)

The old harbour where one can see the fishermen and the seagulls 

flying over the boats.

One of Morroco's lastest ports.Worth exploring the old and the new town.

The Medina with the The 'Big Zoco' (its  entrance)and the Kasbah(=the walls) which are situated in the west of the Medina,is another place of great interest.Here is located the 'Dar el Makzen',the ancient palace of the Governor,built by the order fo Mulay Ismail in the XVII century.

Now it is the Museum of Moroccan Arts,which rooms surround a beautifully tiled decorated courtyard and where you can admire objects from all Morocco:carpets,jewels,ceramic tiles,fabrics and textiles.

There is also a part surrounded by the historical walls, which is the most elevated point of the city. At the end there is a spectacular viewpoint from which you can see the Gibraltar Strait,a phenomenal view.  The

medina is divided into five separate quarters (though it might be difficult to tell) all around a main square by the name of Zoco Chico. 

Generally, most people enter the medina by the new fountain through Bab el-Fahs or Bab Fendaq Zraa (they are right next to each other) and continue down Rue as-Siaghin (about a five-minute walk) until they reach Zoco Chico. There are two cafés at this main square of the Tangier medina, Café Tingis and Café Central. Both have ample outdoor seating and friendly service. Relax with a tea or a coffee and do what people have been doing for generations: people watch.

Kashbah Looming over the medina is the kasbah, the ancient fortifications that were once in charge of the city’s defenses. Today, many of the historic buildings and palaces of the kasbah have been bought by Europeans and turned into private homes or converted into hotels, restaurants and museums.Most visitors will approach the kasbah through Bab Haha, perhaps the most comically named door in all of Morocco, and enter on Place du Mechouar (often referred to as Place de la Kasbah). The kasbah is small and, to the left of Bab Haha, there is a small map highlighting the walk one can do around the kasbah. No guides needed!

Saveur de Poisson: Close to the El Minzah hotel down Rue de la Liberté off the Grand Socco on the stairs leading to the medina, one of the most outstanding elements of this restaurant is that everything seems to be made in-house, even the wooden cutlery and clay plates. This restaurant boasts some of the best traditional Mediterranean-Moroccan food in the region. All dishes use a sort of seafood and lots of local herbs and spices are added. Open Saturday through Thursday for lunch and dinner. Lunch from 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Grand Café de Paris: Located off the Place de France, this rather characterless café, like Café Hafa, has a rich literary history and, even now, is considered somewhat of a “hotspot” for local writers. Café Hafa: Located outside of the kasbah, close to the necropolis and the Phoenician tombs, Café Hafa is a must stop for literary types. William Buroughs, Paul Bowles, Tennessee Williams and many others have stopped by Café Hafa for a mint tea to enjoy a bit of kif and look out over the Mediterranean to Spain. At night, there is often music. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. On weekends, it stays open until 2:00 a.m. Hang out with the Brothers of Detroit

Just outside the Kasbah Museum is a little café by the name of “Fils de Detroit.” This is the home of a few older Arab-Andalusian musicians. Tea is inexpensive. The atmosphere when they are playing their lutes and drums is unbeatable. Dinner from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays. Reservations strongly recommended. Address: 2 Escalier Waller. Phone: (212) 05.39.33.63.26. If you are able, take the time to experience Tangier at night. Though it is a port town, it is also a Mediterranean town. Most people sleep through the morning, take siestas and live for the nightlife. In some respects, Tangier can be more Spanish than some cities in Spain.

Le Salon Blue: A terrace overlooking the city,found in the old medina.

Dangers: Like most cities, Tangier is safe enough in the day, but at night, travellers should be wary. Lots of illegal immigrants are trying to cross into Spain and Europe, drug dealing occurs and people are known to rob at knife point. So, like most cities, there are dangers in the city but almost all the dangers of Tangier at night can be easily avoided by travelling in groups of three or more. Most thieves are looking for lone travellers or couples, especially in the medina.

So we decided to be on the safe side and we avoided to go out after it got dark.Going back to our hostel though,we were encountered a young boy who offered to lead us to our hostel(only because we appeared to be lost).We found our way alone but he got really agressive and started calling us names.

Later in the afternoon we were let to be guided by another little child who we gave a tip,only because we wanted to.He was educated and polite.

When approched to be shown the way,be firm and say NO.If you don't want to be followed,never say where you are going and wait until they go,even though you might find them in front of you a few metres down the alley. Appear sure of where you go,tell them you need no guide and they will finally leave you alone.

The Melting Pot Hostel Tanger   (where we stayed)

Awesome 86%  13euros 

Rue de Tsouli, 3 (Medina), Tangier, Morocco  

It’s a Dar, traditional Maroccan house!   Depending on when you go,I would recommend book in advance.It's very popular among young backpackers.) We were satisfied by location/service/staff)

http://www.travellerspoint.com/accommodation/84552-The-Melting-Pot-Hostel-Tanger/?budgets=budget

Cap Spartel(15min from Tanger)the legendary cave of Hercules (If have no car,go to Grand Socco and hire a taxi from there 50-60dirhams and taxi driver can happily wait up to an hour while exploring the cave).Avoid ‘guide’s since the cave is easy to explore.Then have a cup of tea and relax enjoying the views.