Our shore excursion bus tour of Tangier rode through the city and past some of the spectacular mansions in the hills overlooking the city and the Mediterranean. These mansions are owned by famous (and very wealthy) politicians, entertainers, and royal family members from Morocco and other Muslim countries. About 10 miles outside of Tangier, we glimpsed our first view of the Atlantic Ocean. Tangier has 75 miles of wide, pristine Atlantic Ocean beaches that are undeveloped and lightly visited.
This photo shows the contrast between modern Morocco (the large time share condominium complex on the beach) and traditional Morocco (the donkey). This contrast is similar to the very rich, ornate mansions in the hills overlooking the city versus the poverty in the crowded streets below.