Tangier

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A beautiful and suggestive Tangier kasbah with colored walls and doors and a lot of plant and flowers outdoor. 1412324267

A beautiful and suggestive Tangier kasbah with colored walls and doors and a lot of plant and flowers outdoor. 1412324267

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Guarding the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier has for centuries been Europes's gateway to Africa. Its blend of cultures and influences is unique in Morocco – for much of its history it wasn't even governed by Morocco.

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Meet Morocco: 10 Days in Marrakesh, Essaouira, the Atlas Mountains, and the Agafay Desert

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  1. 1Riding a camel through the Agafay Desert dunes at sunset
  2. 2Getting lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Old Medina during a guided Marrakesh walking tour
  3. 3Cooking traditional cuisine in a Berber village with a local resident
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