Tangier … (also called Tangiers in English) … is located at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean …
In 1923, it was considered as having international status by foreign colonial powers, and became a destination for many European and American diplomats, spies, writers and businessmen. …
Pirates, outlaws and guys like Paul Bowles, playwright Tennessee Williams, the beat writers William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac all hung out here. Matisse too.
Pre-1956 Tangier had a population of 40,000 Muslims, 31,000 Christians and 15,000 Jews. …
Tourist like Tangiers. With long walks along the ocean front, it feels more mellow than the other big cities.
Since it’s less than an hour from Spain by ferry, many (including me) pass through.
