Here is a small selection of some great things to do and see whilst in Tangiers.
The Forbes Museum.
Billionaire magazine publisher Malcolm Forbes built an entire museum out of toy soldiers in his former residence - the Mendob Palace. A collection of over 115,000 lead soldiers that are set up re-enacting major battle like Waterloo to Dien Bien Phû.
You'll see entire armies of tiny soldiers on guard in the showcases and in the gardens 600 statues bearing silent homage to the Battle of the Three Kings.
Cap Spartel
Located just outside Tangiers is the Lighthouse of Cap Spartel, a favourite viewing and picnic point, where you can sometimes see the extraordinary meeting of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea; one turquoise and the other one dark blue
The caves of Hercules.
Located just 14kms west of Tangiers is a place of stunning natural beauty and great archeological significance. This is where the mythical figure, Hercules rested after finishing his 12 labours.
Swimming here can be quite dangerous, the offshore currents can get very strong. If you're not a strong swimmer, it's best to stick to sunbathing or sightseeing.
Roman Ruins at Cotta.
A short distance from the caves you'll see the remains of an ancient Roman town that dates back to the 2nd and 3rd century. After extensive excavation, archeologists revealed several walled sections along with the layout of the Roman town. There are temples, shrines, Roman baths, oils presses and a courtyard where they used to process oil and other products in large vats.
Like many other ancient Roman sites on the coast of Morocco, Cotta specialized in the manufacture of a pungent anchovy paste called "Garrum". It was made from fish guts, but the Romans loved the stuff.
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