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Cape Spartel (usually refered to as Cap Spartel without the "e") is a headland on the Atlantic coast in Tangiers. Mistakenly referd to as the northmost point of the African continent but it's actually not. It is on the other hand the meeting point between the mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean. Sometimes refered to as the corner of Africa by locals.
Cape Spartel is about 300 m (1,000 feet) above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, about 12 km (7miles) West of Tangier.
Cap Spartel is the most North Western point of mainland Africa. The cape rises to a height of 326 m. at the top of the mountain called "Jebel Kebir" where there is a tower. There is another tower nearer to the end of the cape which serves as a lighthouse.

The Caves of Hercules (Grottes d'hercule) is an archaeological site located aopproximately at 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of Tangier. It is one of the famous tourist attractions of the City.
The main cave has 2 openings, one from the seaside and the other from the dryland. the one from the seaside is known as the map of Africa. It is said that the opening in the shape of Africa was made by the Phoenicians. There are also some markings on the wall in the shape of eyes, that are said to be made by the Phoenicians, which make up a map of the local area.

The cave of Hercules itself is part natural and part man-made. The man-made part was used by Berber people to cut stone wheels from the walls, to make millstones, which expanded the cave considerably through time.
Up to the making of this video The entrance to the cave of Hercules is free, but there is a part where you will need to pay 5 Dirhams.

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