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Hercules Cave, Tangier

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See where the Ancient Greek demi-god rested before undertaking his 11th labor at Hercules Cave, a subterranean land of history and myth. The grotto has been formed by erosion and by human hand, with Berbers cutting chunks from the walls to make millstones. Today, the cave's atmospheric illumination creates an evocative environment in which to learn about the myths and history surrounding the site. One of two entries to the cave, the sea entrance has been named the "Map of Africa," thought to have been carved out by the Phoenicians to represent the continent when seen from the water. Make Hercules Cave part of your personalized Tangier itinerary using our Tangier trip itinerary maker tool.
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  • Not a very special place to visit. We come with a tour from the cruise. Some people also arrive here via hop-on hop-off bus. 
    Not a very special place to visit. We come with a tour from the cruise. Some people also arrive here via hop-on hop-off bus.  more »
  • An awesome Photographic point in Tanger. hole in the cave depicts like a reverse map of Africa. you will find some photographers who would take a nice pic wherein you would get both the background... 
    An awesome Photographic point in Tanger. hole in the cave depicts like a reverse map of Africa. you will find some photographers who would take a nice pic wherein you would get both the background...  more »
  • The cave is right next to the sea. You can go inside and enjoy waves splashing against the rocks. The location is 2 minutes’ walk from our hotel. SEE photos 
    The cave is right next to the sea. You can go inside and enjoy waves splashing against the rocks. The location is 2 minutes’ walk from our hotel. SEE photos  more »
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  • Super cool spot. Feels like you can come there for an hour or spend a whole day wondering these ancient caves. View is impeccable, air is nice and crispy and the cave formation is a wonderous feeling in itself. Visit this place if you are close by and enjoy what it has to offer.
  • You feel the sens of very old culture . A dollar to get in . Friendly staff especially with photographers. Nice breezy feeling inside . Take look at my photos you LL find that I had really great time shooting here . The sunset is perfect show from the head of Hercules. Coffee shop and food around the cave . Easy park . Make sure you enjoy your self .
  • Great place to see but no other activities there other than the caves. There are 2 caves that you need to pay to enter, 5MAD & 60MAD, we were there in a rainy period so maybe other vendors were closed. The view is great from the inside of the cave. It's a quick stop to see this place, spending about 30 minutes there will be enough unless you have something to eat from the local shop there.
  • Overated. A nice photo does not justify abuse by the doorman who considers himself the owner of the place. The man charges what he wants to let you in. The entrance should be free, but the man set up his "business" due to the lack of authority
  • The view of the sea from the inside of the cave is magnificent although it's not as big as you might think before going there.it's free to go to the main Hercules cave for sightseeing, however there is another section before the the cave where you have to pay 5 dh per person if you want to enter that section which i personally don't feel like it's something special but it's worth going to if you go there anyway,it has 2 subterranean caves underneath with a souvenir shop at the bottom and a man with a monkey and a parrot in addition to some sculptures depicting Hercules.

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