Lighthouse of Cape Spartel, near Tangier, northern Morocco. The 24 metres (79 ft) hight lighthouse was constructed between 1861 and 1864 and and was a prime example of international agreement, in this
A sense of place
Cap Spartel is Tangier’s great headland, where strait geography, Atlantic views, lighthouse setting and coastal drives come together.
It is best matched to photography, family, culture, and day trip.
Editorially, Cap Spartel gives UseMorocco a way to reveal more of the country without stripping the place of its local meaning.
Cap Spartel is a lower-visibility strait headland in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, best understood through access, season and responsible local support.
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