Ibn Batouta Aiport (Tangier Airport Hotels)
Posted by jlux on Aug 10, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments
The Airport Ibn Batouta Airport is located on the south side of town, about 25 minutes from downtown by car. It’s becoming popular with discount carriers like Ryanair, EasyJet, Atlas Blue and AirArabia. Airport Hotels The nearest, most accessible hotels are Hotel Ibis, Le Mirage Resort, and Hotel Ahlen. However any...
The Tangier Kasbah
Posted by jlux on Jul 28, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments
The Tangier Kasbah is one of the oldest parts of the city, and it just looks so moroccan! Don’t miss a hike through this area if you visit Tangier. The View The Kasbah sits at the top of huge cliffs overlooking the bay. According to the kasbah museum, during a tsunami in the last century waves actually reached up and...
Hiking Jbel Moussa near Tangier
Posted by jlux on Jul 21, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments
I talked about Hiking in Tangier in a previous post, but this one will lay out the complete instructions for Getting to Jbel Moussa, finding the trail and making it back again. 1) Taxi from Tangier bus station to Fnideq/Castellejo. You will need to enter the gated taxi area to left of the Gare Routiere ( Bus Station) and find...
What to eat in Morocco: "The Moroccan Five"
Posted by jlux on Jul 14, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments
The Moroccan five is a collection of local foods served at basically every restaurant in Morocco. Quality varies from place to place, but you can count on these items being on the menu. 1) Shawarma – Yogurt Marinated chicken grilled on a skewer. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and sauce all rolled up and grilled in...
Tangier Ferry Changes
Posted by jlux on Jun 30, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments
The Ferry service in Tangier just changed dramatically, with the opening of a new freight and passenger ferry terminal at Port Tanger Med, though you can still get tickets for the old terminal. The advantage is that drivers headed for the rest of the country can get on the Autoroute ( A high speed toll road) directly from the...
Free wifi in Tangier
Posted by jlux on Jun 11, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments
Where can you find a free wifi connection for your iphone in Tangier? Here are the best locations to try. Free wifi:Cinema Rif cafe- Located in the Grand Soco Macdonalds (on the balcony) or Cafe Relais Paris -Located next to Hotel Dawliz Hotels with WIFI: -Most Riads (including La tangerina, and Nord Pinus) Hotel Ibis, and...