By Jaffar Wilson
For those looking to enter Morocco from Europe, Tangiers is an excellent option. Only 8 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangiers is a quick ferry ride. It is a city that is located in northern Morocco, and has a population of about 700,000 people. However, as more and more people see what a lovely area this is, more and more people come to live here. It's located at the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean, which is just off Cape Spartel. Whenever you see this area, you are going to notice not only the killer beaches and quite places to rest, but its amazing hotels, good food, and nice people. It's important to go to places that have nice people, and this just so happens to be one of those places. They are going to treat you like one of their own, and they know how to make everyone feel welcome.
One reason why people come here is because of all the festivals they have. One of their annual international festivals is Tanjazz. This is, of course, an international Jazz festival that brings in people from all over the world. Another big event they have there is the Festival National du Film, which is an annual Moroccan film festival. So as you can see, these are people that live to celebrate good times. However, I would be crazy not to talk about another one of their great festivals, which is the Le Festival International de Theatre Amateur. This is a festival where people come from around the world to see amateur theater plays.
One reason why you know this area is so pretty is because of all the great movies that have been filmed here as well. In fact, the movie The Bourne Ultimatum, with Matt Damon, had a city chase scene that took place here. Another well known movie that was filmed here was, The Wins and the Lion, that starred Sean Connery. This was filmed back in 1904, and took place largely in Tangier. Funny enough, the Tangier cities were actually created in the Spanish cities of Seville and Almeria for the movie. That just goes to show you just how much Spanish influence can be found in this area.
People love coming to Morocco, but it seems like people always go to the same place over and over again. It's time for people to check out other cool places in Morocco, and this is the perfect place to start out. So when you are looking for a great place to visit, this is the place that you should check out first. Your family is going to love it, and that makes it the perfect travel spot.
Tangier - Easy Access to Morocco by Ferry 
Tangier - Easy Access to Morocco by Ferry 
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