Also known as Tangiers or the ‘Gateway to Africa’, Morocco’s seaside city of Tangier is vibrant and atmospheric, with gorgeous beaches, sinuous souks, rich culture and lively nightlife. Major attractions include the Medina (old city) and its picturesque squares, the Grand Socco and Petit Socco, and the Kasbah (the former sultan’s palace and museum) with its magnificent collection of artefacts. The beaches and bays are popular for sun-worshipping, swimming, yachting, jet-skiing and kite-surfing. Tangier’s cultural buzz is growing ever stronger, boasting pretty, bustling corniches, many new businesses, and a marina and TGV line to Casablanca. Hoteliers, restaurateurs and boutique owners have brought a fresh feeling to the area, while historic libraries and interesting bars keep the city’s bohemian old-world charm intact.