4 Unique Monuments Located in Tangier for an Exciting Morocco Vacation

More than the wonderful, sculptures and antique architectural designs they present, monuments indicate so much concerning the richness and history of the tradition of a certain place. When touring Morocco, be sure you look for a hotel or Apartment Tangier to help you watch the impressive monuments and learn about the past of the place. Here are a few of the monuments in Tangier which are worth exploring and will make your trip to Morocco more enriching as well as unforgettable:

Dar el Makhzen

The Dar el Makhzen found in Kasbah is among the most well known monuments as well as tourist sites in Tangier, Morocco. It is the highest point in the city which overlooks the straits of Medina and Gibraltar. It presently contains a fantastic collection of Moroccan art work, like some pottery, embroidery, metal work, leather work, and even several musical devices and weapons. In the internal courtyard are two structures that show beautiful title works, arabesque wood carvings, and metal works. These kinds of apartments are also in the middle of attractively managed fountains and scenic gardens. The Dar el Makhzen was initially developed during the seventeenth century by Sultan Moulay Ismail of the Moroccan Alaouite Dynasty who attempted to control Tangier which was then in the hands of the English. It was once the palace where the visiting Sultans reside. The palace was later on developed and made bigger by later sultans.

Tangier Grand Mosque

The Tangier Grand Mosque was built in 1685 to commemorate the return of Morocco to the control of motherland and was enlarged by Moulay Sliman in 1815. It's found nearby the Grand Socco, which is the core of Tangier. The site where it stood was also the place where a Roman temple and a Portuguese cathedral stood hundreds of years ago. Currently, the Grand Mosque is one of the popular monuments in Tangier, housing old manuscripts and also other Moroccan artworks. It is also known for its beautiful and elaborate building with tile mosaics and stucco.

The Church of St. Andrew

Also known as Anglican Church of St. Andrew, this particular notable monument symbolizes colonial and religious history in Tangier. In the year 1880, Hassan I of Morocco gave a piece of land to the British community in Tangier to enable them to construct an Anglican Church. Together with the raising number of churchgoers, a new church was developed on the same site in the year 1894, which then became the Church of St. Andrew that was consecrated in the year 1905. The church was a wonderful mixture of different complicated architectural designs, including Moorish and British. Its most notable feature is the bell tower which looks like a minaret. Some famous individuals in Tangier were also buried in the church, such as Sir Harry McLean who was a Scottish knight as well as instructor of the Moroccan Army; British writer Wlater Harris; and Emily Keene, a British humanitarian.

Grand Socco

The Grand Socco, meaning the Big Square, is one of the most remarkable and important monuments in Tangier. It is where Muhammed V made his talk favoring the liberty of Morocco on April 9, 1947, so its official name-Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947. The Grand Socco is greater than the Petit Socco. It was once the traditional market and a transportation hub, making it the centre of Tangier. At present, the Grand Socco does not only stay as an amazing monument in Tangier, but also a vibrant night market place where fruits, spices, and second-hand goods are sold by female peasants with wide straw hats in their striped horses.

These remarkable monuments, as well as the other prominent landmarks in Tangier, tell memories of the rich past not just of Tangier, but also of Morocco. Aside from learning about the history of the people, Tangier offers a tourist-enticing environment with its beautiful beaches, dramatic sunset, and wonderful people.


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Written by Patricia Strasser. When planning to lease an Apartment Tangier, please go to http://www.immobiliertanger.ma/english/