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Tangier Legends: free self-guided audio tour of Tangier
Tangier Legends is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Tangier, Morocco: 5 stops in about 1 h 40. 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h 40, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | about 16.1 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 |
Beat Generation and Cape Spartel
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.
- Petit SoccoThis is the Petit Socco, a legendary small plaza nestled in the heart of the medina that was once the nerve center of Tangier's International Zone. During the 1940s and 50s, this crossroads of narrow streets was the premier meeting spot for diplomats, spies, and writers of the Beat Generation. In the surrounding cafes, William Burroughs found the inspiration for his masterpiece 'Naked Lunch,' and Jack Kerouac and Paul Bowles spent hours debating…
- American LegationThis is the Tangier American Legation Museum, a historic building of immense significance in global diplomatic history. This Moorish-style manor house, tucked away in a medina alley, is the only National Historic Landmark of the United States located outside of its own territory. Morocco was the very first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the young American republic in 1777, and this building was gifted to the US by Sultan Moulay…
- Caves of HerculesWelcome to the Caves of Hercules, one of Morocco's most mysterious and fascinating locations. According to Greek mythology, this is where the hero Hercules rested after separating Africa from Europe to create the Strait of Gibraltar. The cave is world-famous for its spectacular ocean-facing opening, whose silhouette naturally forms an inverted map of the African continent.
- 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 Legends.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Tangier Kasbah and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of Tangier
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Tangier Legends 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 Legends tour take?
- About 1 h 40 for 5 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Tangier Legends 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.