Spent last weekend exploring Tangier, Morocco and let's just say that I'm in love~
First of all, thank you all for your recommendations--it made our visit a truly memorable trip, thank you!
After finally arriving in our hotel in the petit socco (aka mini souk) after an endless taxi ride with a rather stubborn driver, we grabbed dinner at a sketchy fast-food restaurant, and passed out (despite our rooms being below freezing).
CAFE HAFA
Our first morning we woke up early and after finally finding the exit of the petit socco (Erin & Kathrine jokingly commented and suggested to get lost in the medina--let's just say we accidentally followed that advice rather literally...) head out to Cafe Hafa for mint tea & a light breakfast--the view was incredible (Spain was on the other side!) and the outdoor cafe was filled with kids singing and playing music. My favorite spot in Tangier so far. Thank you for the recommendation!MARSHAN ART GALLERY
We then slipped into the Marshan Art Gallery which is. so. beautiful. I had the honor of meeting the father of one of my readers, and he not only was so very kind and warm, but also owned the gallery and is an incredible artist! (p.s. he also gives great restaurant recommendations, if you're in the area c; ). A must-go if you are ever in Tangier!
KASBAH MUSEUM
Formerly the Sultan's palace, the Kasbah Museum has been converted into a beautiful history museum. Personally, I found the building itself & its gardens more beautiful than the historic artifacts they contained, but still definitely worth the visit! This museum contains sculptures, mosaics, jewelry, and artifacts dating back to prehistoric times and up until about the 19th cent.
ST. ANDREW CHURCH + CEMETERY
This was more of an unplanned oh-hey-look-a-church-and-garden-oh-wait-cemetery-this-is-really-beautiful detour than an actual item on our to-check-out list, but hey, it is worth a stroll! We ran into this church on our way back to Cafe Hafa (Yes. We went twice in the same day but we really couldn't help it). Bonus points if you go at golden hour when only select rays of sun shine through the thicket of trees and gives the place a really nice vibe. A really nice place to escape the bustle of the crowded city and noise of the angry taxi drivers yelling at each other.
LES FILS DU DETROIT | MUSIC + TEA
If our tea intake at this point had not already well exceeded any existing daily limits, we of course couldn't pass up the chance to intake more mint tea (I *might* have developed a small addiction...I can stop if I want, I promise!!) while taking in live traditional Moroccan music. Every evening at 6:30pm at the cafe right outside the Kasbah Museum, Les Fils du Detroit (The Boys of Detroit) have a jam session (p.s. uh, yes they have a Facebook page and Soundcloud (to which I am listening right now actually) where you can peruse through photos and listen to their music too (but you'll have to make your own tea at home, sorry)).
Also this is super embarrassing but after asking them where I could buy a setar (a traditional Iranian instrument that I'm determined to find in Morocco) because I play violin and wanted to try something new, the violinist handed me his violin and asked me to play and of course my friends, far too excited at the opportunity to see me embarrass myself, egged me on. So I started playing one of my favorite solos and then realized a bit too late--on the 4th note--that the violin was tuned according to middle eastern tuning rather than western tuning like I was accustomed to, and had to give it back. Whoops. Oh well at least I can sort of say that I "played" the violin of the Fils du Detroit?
PC: Les Files du Detroit Facebook Page || By this time my camera battery was more than exhausted so I have no photos of my own :( |
We ended the evening with a spoken word thing that was incredibly strange and turned out to not actually be a spoken word thing and more of a salsa dancing thing so...I'll just leave it at that and end here without getting into any details...
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Basically, if you ever get a chance to visit Morocco, Tangier is a city you can't miss.
Thank you again for everyone's recommendations! xx
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Morroco looks so beautiful! I've fallen in love thanks to all the pictures from your visits, I'd love to go there someday
ReplyDeleteWow Morocco is stunning! Adding this on my "Must-Visit Places" list. Loving the cafe and the art museum, though. <3
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Looks like an incredible place to visit! And your pictures capture it so well - the blue sky just looks lush from where I'm sitting (in a very cloudy Dublin!)
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<3 My photos don't even do the place justice! Oh, you really must go!
ReplyDeleteThe cafe and art museum were beyond compare--you've definitely added this place to the right list! ;)
ReplyDeleteAhh thank you! Currently I am sitting in a rainy city on the other side of Morocco, so I'm in solidarity with you! I wish I was back already--the weather was perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Morocco is truly stunning! Thanks for sharing x
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Absolutely stunning photos. Most certainly jealous of your most recent travels. Thanks for sharing.
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Can I just say, I love that your comments are "lovely?" With that being said, OH MY GOODNESS, these photos are beautiful! I love the mosaic detailing on the architecture. I hope you're having a marvelous time!
ReplyDeleteRandi | Randi with an i
Look so beautiful! Love the pictures and would love to travel there!
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Absolutely stunning! Morocco looks AMAZING!!
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Whaaat! OF COURSE I read every single comment and of course I remember your blog! Oh my goodness, thank you so very much for your incredibly heart warming words! Comments like yours are what keeps me going! <3 Thank you, really, for your touching comment--It is my honor!
ReplyDeleteYOU are stunning---thank you for dropping by! ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you! You are totally welcome (and encouraged) to join me! xx
ReplyDeleteTeehee, you are lovely! ;) THANK YOU for all of your kind words! The architecture here is like, beyond words (and photographs)! Really worth a personal visit!
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ReplyDeleteThank you! It most totally is! It also helps that it is so incredibly photogenic!
ReplyDeleteThese are such gorgeous photos - and a great little travel guide for those visiting the city as well! It saddens me to say that I don't think I'll be getting there any time soon ... but someday. A girl should dream, right?
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Your photographs are absolutely stunning!
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These pictures are so pretty! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
oh gosh! Morocco looks beautiful! I think I’d love to visit the cafe, so cool! and that view..
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Oh, I would love to visit more places in Morocco and Tangier would definitely be one of them!
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Loved Tangier. Glad you have, too!
ReplyDeleteThis guide is perfect, as I'll be there in a couple of weeks! WHY THOUGH must we miss each other. ;( I can't wait to have breakfast at Café Hafa, though--hopefully our hostel won't have breakfast included. ;)
ReplyDeleteChloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest
Thank you! xx
ReplyDelete<3 Ah I totally feel you--my mind is always centered around seeing so much of the world and then I realize the feasibility of that time & money wise... *cue internal crisis*
ReplyDeleteYou're so pretty! xx Thank you!
ReplyDeletethe cafe was definitely the coolest thing--I could (and almost did) stay there all day! x
ReplyDeleteAh yes, definitely at the top of your list!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's easily one of my favorite cities! xx Also, that image is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh that's so unfortunate--I hope you are able to go back on your own and visit! Chefchaouen is definitely next on my list--do you have any recommendations for restaurants/things to see? :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh I really hope you enjoy the cafe and museums! I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteAnd alas, yes, I would have loved to meetup with you ;( I guess we'll just have to save that for when we both return to the states!
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I wish I had read this post last year before we took a day trip into Tangier! I loved our tour guide, Ben Mohamed, and the Medina was great to get lost in, but I wish I had some insider tips on local cafes and such to enjoy, too! Anyhow, I can't wait to get back!
ReplyDeleteHaha yes fortunately, Morocco is beautiful and you can have a wonderful experience just walking around and taking everything in! Hope you enjoyed your stay and are able to visit a few of these sites next time! ;) (particularly the cafe!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by, Dawn! Hope to see you again! :)