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Tangier Express: free self-guided audio tour of Tangier
Tangier Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Tangier, Morocco: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Distance | about 9.6 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Tangier Kasbah |
| Finish | Cape Spartel |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
Kasbah and Cape Spartel in 1 hour
The stops, in order
- Tangier KasbahWelcome to Tangier's Kasbah, a historic citadel perched on the city's highest point, offering breathtaking views across the Strait of Gibraltar. Stepping through its ancient gates is like entering a separate world where time seems to stand still. At the heart of this maze of whitewashed alleys stands the Dar el-Makhzen palace, a former sultan's residence that now houses the Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures.
- Grand SoccoYou are standing in the Grand Socco, officially known as April 9, 1947 Square—the bustling crossroads where the historic medina meets the modern city. This plaza is famous for being the setting of Sultan Mohammed V's historic speech demanding Moroccan independence. Between the colorful fruit stalls and the constant flow of people, you can spot the elegant minaret of the Sidi Bou Abid Mosque and the Mendoubia Gardens.
- Cape SpartelWelcome to Cape Spartel, the northwesternmost point of Africa, where the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet the powerful currents of the Mediterranean Sea. This spectacular natural site is dominated by its iconic lighthouse, built in 1864, which was the very first lighthouse in Africa to be powered by electricity. The rugged cliffs offer breathtaking panoramic views, especially at sunset when the horizon seems to ignite.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Tangier, then Tangier Express.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Tangier Kasbah and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Tangier Express tour in Tangier free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Tangier in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Tangier Express tour take?
- About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Tangier Express tour start and finish?
- It starts at Tangier Kasbah and finishes at Cape Spartel.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.