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27m
The Grand Socco, also known as Place du 9 Avril 1947, is a historic circular roundabout that connects Tangier's past and newest neighborhoods. A mosque, a few stores, several banks, a half-dozen modest restaurants with covered outdoor dining spaces, many cafés, the Cinema Rif, an Amends office, and a pharmacy surround the Grand Socco. The arch entry to Mendoubia Gardens is on one side, while another arch connects to the Rue de la Kasbah, commonly known as Rue d'Italie. The Grand Socco now includes a big marble fountain in the center, flanked by towering palm trees and little flower gardens, as well as a dozen benches where visitors may rest and relax.
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Tangier American Legation Museum
26m · Admission ticket not included
The Tangier American Legation, also known as the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (TALIMS), is a structure in Tangier's medina. It was the first American public property outside the United States and the first United States National Historic Landmark in a foreign country. On May 17, 1821, Sultan Mohammed bin Abdallah issued a proclamation recognizing the United States independence from Great Britain, making his country the first to do so. The Sultan gave the building to the US government to function as a diplomatic station, which it did for the following 140 years. It is a museum and cultural center dedicated to researching Morocco and Moroccan-American connections, and it houses several paintings by Marguerite McBey and other artists. The Paul Bowles Wing, three rooms devoted to the expatriate writer and composer Paul Bowles, was created by TALIM in 2010.
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Petit Socco
27m
Petit Socco, also known as the Souq Dakhli, is a plaza and its surrounding streets in Tangier's medina neighborhood. It is a must-see for every tourist who wishes to feel the city and learn about its customs. This location is steeped in history and folklore. Poets and artists visit Place Petit Socco seeking inspiration. Petit Socco, with its timeless air, is a must-see when visiting Morocco. The passage of time may be seen in the architecture of hotels, restaurants, and cafés.
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Tomb of Ibn Battouta
27m
This humble monument is said to be the last resting place of Ibn Battuta, who was born in Tangier in 1304 and became the greatest traveler of the day, easily outperforming Marco Polo. The tomb is still closed, and there isn't much to see at the site.
