The great Mosque: The treasure of the Kasbah
The Great Mosque not only can be seen inside the labyrinthine streets of the Grand Socco. Its large minaret is visible from any point of the city. It is part of the skyline of Tangier and one of the easiest figures to identify from the ocean. The Great Mosque boasts a clear Alawite style and […]
The Grottes of Hercules: A Window to the Atlantic Ocean
The Grottoes of Hercules combine perfectly beauty and mythology. These natural caves located next to the ocean are one of the main attractions of Tangier, both for its history and the environment that surrounds them. Legend says that Hercules met the beautiful Tinga in this place. With the purpose of make her fall in love […]
Tánger, where Matisse found the inspiration
Henri Matisse is closely related to the city of Tangier. The French painter was able to give a new direction to his art inspired by the lights, landscapes, architecture and culture of this charming city. An uninspired Matisse arrived to the city at early 1912 during a bad steak season. Matisse painted one of his […]