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Medina of Tangier

Old City, Tangier, Morocco
Ranked #3 of 9 attractions in Tangier
3.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking
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Richmond, VA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The architecture was out of a movie set. People everywhere all going somewhere or shopping More

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Czech Republic
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Most of all I enjoyed the narrow backstreets, colorful and buzzing with the real Moroccan life. Do not hesitate to haggle for everything, not only gifts but also meal in the restaurants. We got four-course menu for 100dirham per person drinks included and it was great. On the other hand this medina does not offer any exceptional building like mosque... More

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Brooksville, FL
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

It is historically interesting but it is also dirty, smelly and crowded. Merchandise is mostly subpar stuff you wouldn't buy at home. See it, if only to say that you did. More

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Wisconsin USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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Too much to look at - sensory overload. Food, clothing, soaps, tools, everything. Tons of people there so keep your belongings close to your body. Be prepared to get kicked out of a brick and mortar store if you happen to pick up an article. Let the store owner/worker pick up the article to show it to you. Prices and... More

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Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

We started journey by train from Rabat to Tangier, All the way we really enjoy spectacular view. As arrived in Tangier we went to Medina and try to find Ibn Battuta, great Muslim explorer birth place. We used guide which been suggested by the local shop there.. the boy guided us to the Ibn Battuta's place. ..It quite a walk... More

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Elora, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

The Madina is clean and there is great shopping. It is much smaller than Marrakesh but the store owners are also much less agressive which is nice. There is lots of variety of items to buy from carpets to pottery. There seems to be a real effort being made to preseve historic buildings and there are plenty of tourist maps... More

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La Linea, Spain
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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This medina certainly gives you a first feel of an Arab city, but after visiting other ones this is definitely nothing special. Still worth to see though because Tangier gives you a feeling of being "international", much more than any other city in Morocco. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

I enjoy the hustle and bustle but I can understand some people whom find this to much... More

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VA
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

If you like narrow, crowded, old, noisy, chaotic, with people trying to rip you off, you've come to the right place. The only place worth going is to the American Legation museum - it's on the edge of the medina - go in and out to this place, don't bother with the rest. More

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British Virgin Islands
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

This was my first ever visit to North Africa, and I found the Medina the most enjoyable part of my stay in Tangier. I have never had that kind of experience before of all the tight cozy alleyways and all the merchants pressed in selling all manner of goods. There is a limit to how long you can keep it... More

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