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Enticing Tangier, Morocco, Joins the whl travel Network

Article by The Travel Word

A window to the world of Europe but still very much a part of Africa, the renowned port city of Tangier, Morocco, has a hard-won reputation for guarding its unique cultural individuality, a quality that draws travellers to it. With its diverse markets (souks), buzzing nightlife and characteristic whitewashed buildings all back-dropped by blue Mediterranean waters, Tangier is a place in which tourists must keep their wits about them, but always find its intense sights and sounds richly rewarding once they can spot hustlers, enjoy a good haggle and just go with the flow.

This proudly Moroccan metropolis has ancient roots. Tangier can trace its origins back to colonists from the mighty Carthaginian Empire who saw the advantages of the promontory at the northern tip of Morocco that makes up the African side of the Strait of Gibraltar. Such a prime location at the gateway to the Atlantic has contributed hugely to Tangier’s historical significance, as have the cultural influences of its centuries of residents, travellers and occupiers.

A well-established holiday destination for Europeans, modern Tangier is amply outfitted with every type of accommodation, from luxury villas overlooking the sea to quaint backpacker joints with all the modern conveniences. One popular local recommendation is the Dar Sultan, a 300-year-old guesthouse where one can relax before a plate of delicious traditional Moroccan pancakes on a picturesque terrace. Many travellers come to Tangier to pull out all the stops, for which five-star Le Mirage is the perfect choice – a series of pristine bungalows perched on rocky cliffs overlooking an aquamarine sea.

As to be expected from such a multi-faceted destination, tours in and around Tangier are numerous and varied, bringing out the very best of Morocco. The journey from Tangier to the city of Fes as part of a four-day tour is a popular option, as is spending a full 12 days exploring much more of the country. Alternatively, a walking tour of Tangier or a four-day excursion in Tangier and the small towns in the surrounding area is the ideal way to experience local life.

Whatever the choice, visitors are in safe hands with the whl.travel local connection in Tangier, Agence de Loisirs Marocains, who have been on the Moroccan tourism scene since 1988.

Founder and owner Taoufik Madih is “so proud to join the whl.travel family. Since our first contact with whl.travel, members have been sincere, helpful and knowledgeable. We look forward to developing our e-marketplace and becoming more active in new types of tourism through our collaboration with whl.travel.”

http://www.alm-tangiershotels.com/ is the newest Moroccan destination to join the whl.travel network following websites for Fes & Meknes and Marrakech.

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