The Villa Harris Museum is a historical space that belonged to the correspondent of the British newspaper ‟The Times‟ in Tangier at the beginning of the 20th century, Walter Burton Harris. This monument has been restored to become one of the most famous cultural destinations in northern Morocco for its art museum which includes more than a hundred paintings. The Tangier Museum at Villa Harris contains paintings by great painters of the early 20th century, as well as the works of the first generations of Moroccan artists who shaped the contemporary era and modern art. In a Moorish style, Villa Harris is a true architectural treasure. The house is built with carved wood and plastered ceilings. The museum is located at the center of an immense park of nine hectares where are cultivated various plantations, small shrubs, and rare plants.
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The Villa Harris Museum
Kasbah Museum
The Kasbah Museum is located in the upper part of the walled town of the Medina, more precisely, in the palace of Dar El-Makhzen. It offers a breathtaking view, being at the highest point, a real show awaits us, a panoramic view of the Medina and the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meet. The museum of Mediterranean cultures is one of the most valuable public landmarks in Tangier. It was built in 1151 of the Muslim era (1782-1783 D.C.) by Pasha Ahmed Ali Rifi on the English Upper Castle. Normally, the exterior aesthetics prevail over the interior, but there are places where real gemstones are hidden. In Tangier, behind a facade with a simplistic appearance, hides a space worthy of the stories of the Arabian Nights, majestic spaces, and beautiful courtyards with singing fountains. This archaeological museum is very popular for its treasure room, its central courtyard, its garden, and its extraordinary Roman mosaic representing the arrival of Venus. In order to attract and involve more visitors, and make the museum a more interactive place, new supports have been added, in addition to the traditional panels, to have a multimedia space, including interactive projections, an educational space, fun activities, as well as documents adapted to the different visitors.
Achakar Beach
Only 20 km from the UMH Tarik Hotel, Achakar Beach lies between the Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel. Although it is not very long in terms of length, it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Tangier, which overlook the Atlantic Ocean, let yourself be tempted by its turquoise waters for a swim. It is also ideal for picnics with family and friends. Very close to the beach, there are small restaurants that offer tasty tajines or sardines grilled over a wood fire, to be enjoyed in the shade of a terrace facing the ocean. A few kilometers from the beach, we find the famous caves of Hercules. Located on the Cap Spartel massif, off the Atlantic coast, these caves are the first tourist destination of Tangier. Access is possible by sea and land, formed by the erosion of the sea and the wind. The beauty of the place, its proven archaeological weight, and it makes it one of the most unique sites of our heritage.
Perdicaris Park
Covering an area of 70 hectares, the Perdicaris forest, commonly known as the Rmilat forest, is located 4 km from Tangier and represents a real address to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature. The site is a botanical garden that hosts hundreds of native and exotic plant species. You will find the Himalayan white trumpet, the South African honey flower and other species... With an unusual view of the Strait of Gibraltar, the park is named after the former owner of the estate, Ion Perdicaris, a U.S. consul who appropriated the space in 1887 to make it suitable for his wife, who was suffering from tuberculosis at the time. The property was adapted in such a way that it became a real escape with different paths, ideal for the walks of the suffering wife. After the recovery of the estate by the State, the biodiversity collected has made the site a place of biological and ecological interest of great importance.
