....... Morocco Index Agadir Casablanca Essaouira Fès Imilchil Marrakech Meknès Moulay - Idriss Rabat Tangiers Volubilis About Morocco Atlas Mountains Attractions Airlines Attractions Background Berber Culture Berber Wedding Blue Men of Morocco Ecotourism Food and Dining Handicrafts Investment Kasbahs and Deserts Medieval School Morocco Map Transportation Travel Capsules Services Blue Men of Morocco Mistral Travel Olive Branch Tours Riads ATA Flashback       Tangier or Tangiersis a city of northern Morocco with a population of about 700,000 (2008 census). It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. It is the capital of the Tangier-Tétouan Region. 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 &emdash;and, sometimes a refuge&emdash; for many cultural diversities. However, it wasn't until 1923 that Tangier was attributed an international status by foreign colonial powers, thus becoming a destination for many Europeans and non-Europeans alike such as Americans and Indians. Nowadays, the city is undergoing rapid development and modernization. Projects include new 5-star hotels along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City Center, a new airport terminal and a new soccer stadium. Tangier's economy will also benefit greatly from the n   More to come