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From Andalusia to Morocco, A journey through two worlds<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


The southernmost tip of Andalusia offers an extraordinary panorama of the Strait of Gibraltar, which connects two continents: Europe and Africa.

The view is absolutely stunning, making it well worth considering a one or two-day trip to Tangier when traveling through southern Andalusia. You can easily make the journey from ports in either Algeciras or Tarifa. We took a fast ferry from Tarifa, and the sight of the European coastline receding into the distance was truly impressive. The crossing takes just over an hour, including the check-in process (baggage is screened similarly to airport procedures).
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After leaving the port building, we were immediately surrounded by a loud group of locals aggressively offering their services. It's good to know that if you firmly but politely decline, they will eventually back off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tangier - a city of many cultures and histories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tangier, a captivating port city steeped in history, graces the northern Moroccan coast, where the Bou Regreg River gracefully meets the Atlantic. Its origins trace back to ancient Berber civilizations, earning the moniker Tingis from the Greeks, who were captivated by its strategic location and burgeoning trade routes ..<\/strong>. 
The Phoenicians founded the settlement of Tingis in the 7th century BC. It was later ruled by the Romans, Vandals, and Visigoths. In 707 AD, the Arabs conquered Tingis and Morocco, and it became a base for their raids into the Iberian Peninsula.

Tangier's strategic location and its entanglement in historical conflicts made it a coveted possession, leading to frequent shifts in its national affiliation. In 1471, the city fell under Portuguese rule, a period marked by trade expansion and cultural exchange. Nearly two centuries later, in 1661, Tangier's fate intertwined with the marriage of King Charles II of England to Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess. As part of the dowry, Tangier became a British possession, undergoing a period of English influence and development. However, after 22 years of British rule, the city reverted to Moroccan control, where it remained until the early 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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