Tangier

The city of Tangier is a Moroccan city and the capital of the north region of Morocco. It is of great

importance in the Kingdom of Morocco because it is one of the most important tourist destinations and one of its strongest cities. Tangier is an important cultural center, not only in Morocco but also in the African continent. It has many museums, theaters, art galleries and the most famous of the Tangier figures Ibn Battuta, who was born in the city in 1304 and grew up in it. Tangier is one of the largest cities in Morocco in terms of population according to the statistics of 2014; the population of the city of Tangier population of 1,065,601 people, and is ranked fourth among the cities of the Kingdom of Morocco in terms of population, after each of the cities: Casablanca, Marrakech, And Fes. There are different accounts of why Tangier is named after this name, but the most famous is the novel that dates back to the era of Noah peace be upon him, when his ship sailed for a while, and he and his companions were looking for the dry to lure their ship. Then a pigeon landed on the ship and its feet were muddy. The name is Tangier, and another version is named after the city of Tangis, the mother of the Amazigh king Suvax, who founded the city in 1320 BC. The city of Tangier is one of the most important cities in the Kingdom of Morocco. The reason for this is its distinctive strategic location. It is located in the far north of the Maghreb, the closest Arab and African city to the continent of Europe. It is only 14 km away. The Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, the Strait of Gibraltar is located, a link of great importance, linking the continent of Europe to the continent of Africa. The city coordinates extend between a latitude of '46 ° 35 'and a latitude of '48 ° 5'. Climate Tangier has a very nice climate in general because of its occurrence on the coasts of the sea. Its summers are warm; its temperature reaches about 28 degrees Celsius in August; its temperature is cold and humid; its temperature is about 8 degrees Celsius, The city suffers from heavy rain at times; its rainfall is more than 700 mm per year and Tangier is experiencing heavy winds throughout the year due to the city's open sea location. Tangier history dates back to the prehistoric history of the city of Tangier. There are ancient Greek myths about the city's history, but the first history of Tangier dates back to the Phoenician era, as well as the Punic civilization, the Vandal culture and other civilizations. Whose remains are still present in the city. The Romans, the Spaniards and the Portuguese were punished for their occupation. In the year 711, the city of Tangier formed a central military point for the armies of the Islamic conquest, which moved towards Andalusia to be opened under the leadership of Tariq ibn Ziyad, and these armies took place to organize their campaigns and ranks. The city of Tangier gained great commercial importance in 1471, when it emerged as a point of shipment and transport between the Arabs and the Portuguese at the time, and then the Europeans alerted to the importance of this strategic city, which

made it coveted by these Europeans. From 1471 to 1684, the city was conquered by Spain and Portugal . In 1684, Mawla Isma'il returned to the city from the hands of the British occupation and entered Tangier during the reign of the Alawite sultans. The most prominent of these were Mawla Isma'il and Sidi Muhammad ibn Abd Allah, and this is one of the most important stages in its history: culture, The building of the buildings, the palaces, the gates and the influx of foreign visitors from different countries. Their churches and facilities were built for them. In 1830, the city became a major center of connection between the European countries and the Arab world. Tangier Medi An international committee of 10 consulates of different countries. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the city was governed by an international agreement signed in 1925 to govern the city as an international council representing several major states, as well as a legislative assembly headed by the representative of the Sultan of Morocco. In 1929, England, Spain and France agreed to sign An agreement on the city, and placed under an international legislative body overseen by Spain but subject to its own monitoring. In the first half of the 20th century, the city witnessed a great political chaos and a state of political instability, which led to successive sanctions. Spain ended its international supervision in 1956 and the city returned to the Kingdom of Morocco. Tangier in the city of Tangier A large number of tourist attractions, cultural and historical interesting, dating back to different periods, and the embodiment of the ancient civilizations and history of the city, and the most prominent features of the city: Kasbah: one of the most important features of Tangier, also called Kasbah Ghilan, And the mosque of Kasbah. Located on the edge of the El-Halaq valley, near the Straits of Gibraltar, the Casbah overlooks the ocean, giving it a magnificent view on the beaches of Tangier. Hercules Cave: It is one of the largest caves in Africa. It stretches 30 km inside the mountain and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. This cave attracts large numbers of tourists because of the myths and stories associated with it. St. Andrew's Church: This church has the most unique architectural designs in the world. It was built according to Islamic architectural designs. Its towers resemble the Islamic silos in the way they are built.