Tanger Trip Overview
Asilah, the first harbor of the Atlantic coast, was founded in the 8th century BC by the Phoenicians, who named the settlement Zili.
Asilah was a constant battle ground. In 1589, control passed from the Portuguese to the Spanish, who held the town for 80 years before Sultan Moulay Ismail stormed the defenses in 1691
The Spanish built a Harmonious New Town beside the Medina, from which a slowly evolving new harbor and beaches extend northwards along the coast.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Tanger, Morocco
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Asilah, the first harbor of the Atlantic coast, was founded in the 8th century BC by the Phoenicians, who named the settlement Zili.
Asilah was a constant battle ground. In 1589, control passed from the Portuguese to the Spanish, who held the town for 80 years before Sultan Moulay Ismail stormed the defenses in 1691
The Spanish built a Harmonious New Town beside the Medina, from which a slowly evolving new harbor and beaches extend northwards along the coast.
Stop At: Asilah Medina, Rue Attijara, Asilah Morocco
Asilah Medina
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Puerto de Assilah, Asilah 90050 Morocco
Puerto de Assilah
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Asilah, Asilah, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Asilah
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Church of San Bartholomew, Avenue du Prince Heritier, Asilah 90050 Morocco
Church of San Bartholomew
