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- Destinations
- Africa
- Morocco
- Tangier
- Kasbah
Kasbah
Tangier's 17th century fortified residential quarter, or Kasbah,
is a place of arcades, winding alleys and hidden terraces, where it
is possible to wander among the wealthy homes and sometimes manage
a peep behind the unprepossessing facades, enjoying views of the
medina and the bay. The Kasbah mosque features an interesting
octagonal minaret, and stands in the mechovar (parade ground).
Visitors are welcomed at the Sultan's Gardens in the Rue Riad
Sultan to the north of the mechovar, where they can watch local
craftsmen at work and sit awhile on the terrace of the Moorish café
Le Detroit. On a clear day it is possible to see the Spanish city
of Tarifa about 18 miles (30km) away.
Information & Facts
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.