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Tangier
For decades, between 1920 and the late 1950s, Tangier was a
playground for adventure-seekers and the rich and famous,
attracting all those seeking a tax haven or a mystic destination,
from authors to artists and spies to aristocrats. Regular visitors
included the likes of Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, and
Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton. When Spain relinquished Tangier
back to Morocco in 1960, its duty-free status went with it, and the
city lost a great deal of its flair. Tourism is slowly increasing
once more, though: visitors succumbing to the city's proximity to
Europe are discovering that its decayed grandeur still has much to
offer; from its palm-treed promenade and sandy beach to the old
town section, and its outlying villages and resorts. Seasoned
Moroccan visitors, however, warn that it is best not to take on
Tangier until you are acclimatised to the rest of the country, and
to be vigilant as regards safety after dark. Despite its fall from
glory, a stylish cafe society has once again begun to build up in
modern day Tangier's boulevards, and the merchants in the medina
(old quarter) are doing good trade with tourists exploring its maze
of narrow streets, all of which are within sight of the Spanish
coast across the straits of Gibraltar.
Information & Facts
Climate
Tangier has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunny weather
and hardly any rain in summer (June to August). In July and August
temperatures can rise as high as 86°F (30°C). Tangier winters
(December to February) can get quite cool with minimum temperatures
falling to 48°F (9°C). The highest rainfall is generally in
November and December.
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.