Africa: Tangier, Morocco

My wife Shari, my buddy Phil, and I took a trip across southern Spain towards the end of October. We decided that since we were so close to Africa we had to take a detour to check it out. We hoped on a large ferry which quickly jetted us across the Alboran Sea to a little city in Africa called Tangier. Tangier is located in Morocco near the most northwestern point of mainland Africa. This is right where the Atlantic Ocean and the Alboran Sea collide at the Strait of Gibraltar. Since we only had a quick 24 hours to check out the city I hired a private tour guide (Said Tours) to run us around Tangier. We had less than one day to meet the people and learn as much about the city and the culture as we possibly could in such a short time. On this trip I took my new Fuji X-T1 and put it to good use moving at full speed around the city. We had a blast and definitely rocked the Kasbah! I definitely need to go back and see more of Morocco.

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A local sits and watches the morning traffic as he drinks his coffee.

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The local snake charmer of Tangier.

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A woman who lives in the Kasbah waits with her water jugs. There is no running water in the houses so the locals go to the well to fill up.

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Not too far outside of Tangier is the lighthouse at Cap Spartel which is the most northwestern point of mainland Africa. This is where the Atlantic Ocean and the Alboran Sea meet.

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Just down the beach these two handsome gentlemen give tourist the ride of their lives on their camels who would rather lay on the cliffs looking out at the ocean than pick my big butt up.

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One of the many entrances to the markets in the old city of Tangier.

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An olive peddler taking a well deserved break after a long day in the market.

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Morocco is well known for its many colorful textiles. This man surrounded by his goods for sale makes another beautiful blanket.

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Some of the local boys play a fun game of football after school.

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Towards the end of the day people gather at Cafe Tingis for a warm mint tea. They sit and admire the people heading home.

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