A Day in Tangier

 On Sunday our group took off to the north of Morocco - to Tangier.  First stop was Hercules Cave, an archaeological cave complex, where we walked down into the cave and got some great shots of the cool views.

Here's a link to read more about Hercules Cave:https://www.visittanger.com/en/histoire/caves-of-hercules/5e1e897dc052b1f24c068c53

Next stop was Cape Spartel where we had a great view of the ocean. Cape Spartel is about 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, 12 km west of Tangier, and the northwesternmost point of the African continent.

After we had lunch we had a guided tour of the old medina where we learned the fascinating history of Tangier.  We learned about the many civilisations and cultures that have influenced the history of Tangier, starting from before the 10th century BCE. Starting as a strategic Berber town and then a Phoenician trading centre, Tangier has been a city of many cultures. In 1923, it became an international zone managed by colonial powers and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, bohemians, writers and businessmen. That status came to an end with Moroccan independence, in phases between 1956 and 1960.

Overall, it was a great day in Tangier!