The north coast from Tangier to Ceuta

Leaving Tangiers ,head east on the R416 which travels for 40 kms to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta (Sebta). This road is in good condition.

There are very many expensive houses on this road which overlook the straits across to Spain. Not for nothing is this area known as the Moroccan Costa del Sol.

There are a number of small villages , such as Ksar es Seghir, a little fishing port which attracts many holiday makers. There are a number of new developments in this area.

There is a study being undertaken at the moment(2005) into the feasibility of building a rail tunnel at this point ,across to Spain at Punta Paloma near Algeciras. Engineering tests are taking place and a decision is expected in 2007.

The new container port to replace part of the docks at Marrekech is currently under construction on this part of the coast.

From Ksar to Ceuta the road winds over the windy Djebel Moussa, the mountain which, with Gibraltar, forms the legendary Pillars of Hercules.

There are a large number of wind turbines which provide electricity for the area.