Rabat to Tangier

This morning after breakfast we packed up and walked to the car. The helpful guy who seemed to be in charge of parking directed us out of our parking spot and we drove to the Hassan Tower and Masoleum of Mohammed V.

Jo Ann’s fruit and veggies. The rest of us had fruit, yogurt, eggs, baguettes, bread and juice.
Directing us out of our parking spot
Inside the Masoleum
Outside the Hassan Tower and the Masoleum

We lucked out and found a parking spot right in front of the Hassan Tower. But after we left there we tried to find a parking place not too far from the Royal palace. We couldn’t find one and it was raining so we decided to just start our drive to Tangier.

The drive was all toll road and in a few hours we were at our hotel, Pestana City Center, Tangier. We checked in then went into the Medina to visit the American Delegation Museum. Morocco and the U.S. have the longest unbroken treaty relationship in U.S. history. the museum is in the original Legation building. I especially liked the World War II section of the museum.

Part of the World War II section of the American Legation museum in Tangier

After visiting the museum we had coffee at a sidewalk cafe.

Coffee in the Medina

For dinner we walked to a waterfront restaurant, Mesana. On the way it started to rain heavily. We sheltered under an overhang until it let up.

Pouring rain

At Mesana we had by far the best meal of our trip so far. And the service was exceptional. We felt special. If you are ever in Tangier I would highly recommend Mesana.

Our vegetable soup
Duke’s squid
Cheesecake for desert.

On the way back to the hotel the rain had stopped.

Walking back to the hotel after dinner

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Author: marionvermazen

I am a traveler, hiker, avid reader, Sun alumnus, computer geek, Spanish and French language student, knitter and genealogist. I am retired after working for almost 30 years in the Computer Industry. I live in Reno, Nevada with my husband Duke.

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