5 things to do in Tangier, Morocco’s hidden gem

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Explore Tangier's medina to find sights such as  the city's oldest loom.

Explore Tangier's medina for finds such as the city's oldest loom.

PHOTO: RAHIMAH RASHITH

Rahimah Rashith

TANGIER, Morocco – The coast of Spain lies just 14km from my balcony, while all of Africa is spread out behind me.

I am in Morocco’s port city Tangier, poised at the north-western tip of the country and continent. Here, I feel as though I am at the edge of two worlds.

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