Tangier lies just 15 km. from the tip of Spain, crossing the strait of Gibraltar to North-Africa. The history of Tangier is very rich due to the historical presence of many civilizations and cultures starting from the 5th century BC. Between the period of being a Phoenician town to the independence era around the 1950s, Tangier was a place —and, sometimes a refuge— for many culturesExcursions can be done in one day, including visits in the old town to the bazaars.