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Visits to Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakesh are alway hugely rewarding, and allow me an opportunity to indulge my passion for architecture, history, and art. I enjoy an extremely good working relationship with the world famous Minzah Hotel and with all the other leading hotels in Tangier.
Drive up the mountain with seven Palaces : Government Palace, the Palace of the king of Morocco and the Palace of the King of Saoudia Arabia. The French quarter. The Spanish quarter, The American Quarter. Terraces with a view on the ocean from which you can see Spain & Gibraltar. A drive along the Atlantic coast where you can ride the camels. Historical Kasbah, Medina and Markets
My name is Aziz Saint laurent, sometimes called Aziz Number One! Come from an old well established Tangier Berber family with a long tradition of hospitality and welcoming. I learned as a child to always make the visitor feel welcome in my home and in my country.
I studied languages at the University of Fes, which is the oldest university in the world, located in one of Morocco’s most beautiful cities. By then I had already travelled all over Europe and was familiar with the European scene. After college I decided to dedicate myself to a career as a guide and tour operator, opening the many doors of Moroccan life to the visitors who come here seeking peace and entertainment. My clients over the years have included the likes of Irish rock group U2, film director Baz Luhrmann, and actor Richard Harris, perhaps best known for playing Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.
I am especially proud of the tour around my own town , Tangier, and its environs, which I have undertaken with family groups, individuals, and tour groups. This might involve suggesting the ideal restautant or visiting the magnificent Cap Spartel where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Meditteranean Sea, I will always show visitors the historic old town and the walled delights of the Casbah – one of the most romantic places in all of Morocco.
I especially enjoy doing a tour which concentrates on the Tangier of the painters Delacroix and Henri Matisse. Both painters spent a lot of time here. The locations they painted, and the places where they painted, are still here to be seen. Because of its magical light, Tangier is very much a painter’s city and I am a painter myself in my spare time.
Tangier is associated with the Beat Generation (Paul Bowles, Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs) and several locales associated with them, such as The Tanger Inn, are still in business. The Tanger Inn is an old gay-friendly club, and this is why the Beats felt comfortable there. Alternatively, I am happy to provide a personalised tour of Morocco, tailor made to suit your individual interests. Visits to Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakesh are alway hugely rewarding, and allow me an opportunity to indulge my passion for architecture, history, and art.
I enjoy an extremely good working relationship with the world famous Minzah Hotel and with all the other leading hotels in Tangier.
Whether you want a quiet day in the countryside, a night on the town , a snack in some obscure hole in the wall eatery or a lavish feast in one of the legendary traditional Moroccan restaurants, it will be my pleasure to be your friend and guide.
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anda, denmark, sønderborg, 2011-11-01
Aziz and one of his colleagues helped us to meet Tangier. It was only one day see-sighting trip in the middle of October 2011, but we had been given the chance to see the town from different angles and perspectives, to catch its unique and intricate atmosphere. Thank you for this!
Jeph S., USA, Dunedin, Florida, 2011-08-01
I recently visited Tangier for the first time. I normally do not book a tour guide when visiting a new city but my time was limited and I wanted to make the most of my brief stay. There are many guides in Tangier and I exchanged emails with a few before deciding on Aziz. I had certain things I wanted to see and Aziz was more than accommodating. He has a great sense of humor and you immediately feel at ease in his company. The price he quotes you is the price you pay. Nothing extra, no hidden fee's or surprise costs. If there is an admission fee like there is at the caves of Hercules it is covered in the cost. Aziz is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge on the subject of Tangier. I asked him about Andalusian music and he gave me a college level crash course over a glass of mint tea. He was friend of Hamri and Paul Bowles and he knows all the beat haunts. This was of particular interest to me but whatever your interests are Aziz will be happy to cater the tour to suit you. This isn't just a job for Aziz. He is like a great craftsman who has honed his skills and mastered his trade. He loves his work and it shows. If you are looking for a truly memorable experience while in Tangier than you need only to book a tour with Aziz. With Aziz you don't only get a fantastic tour of an amazing city, you get a friend for the day.
