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Petit Socco

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Empty wicker chairs sit behind an iron railing under a cream awning, with shuttered buildings and parasols along a lane

This was once the most notorious crossroads of Tangier, the site of drug deals and all forms of prostitution. Today the facades are freshly painted, tourists abound, and it’s a wonderful square for people watching over a mint tea.

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