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Hercules Cave (Grottes d'Hercules)

Cap Spartel, Tangier, Morocco
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Tangier
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Traveller Description: This place is a cave that is both natural and man-made.  The original part of the cave had two openings - one to sea and one to land.  The Berber... more »
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Milford, Delaware
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

While a bit "touristy",the site was a fun place to see. Lots of vendors that can be ignored or not. Our guide, arranged by Said Tours, was interesting and made the site worth visiting. I am glad we spent the 30-45 minutes it took to see it.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Just a hole that opens to the ocean and a ton of vendors trying to sell you stuff in this 'precious' cave. Hard to take in the beauty with a guy asking for tips and tables of junk for sale.

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Merritt Island, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Interesting caves with lots of stories, myths and history. It's a good idea to read about it prior to visiting so you know what you are looking at when you are there. This is an attraction you can visit in a relatively short period of time, but it has a big (and memorable) impact.

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Sandy, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We toured this as part of Said Private Tours. They introduced us to a guide whose family lived in the caves. He was very knowledgeable and took lots of photos for us.

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Richmond, VA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

A beautiful natural wonder. Crowded with tour bus visitors

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Brooksville, FL
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The Hercules Grotto is a huge cave which opens on the Atlantic. It is best viewed in conjunction with a visit to Asilah and, perhaps a camel ride just down the road

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Great Kebabs and cheap/ camels, good views and nice locals

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Carlentini, Italy
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Worth the drive from Tangier. Very interesting and historical spot.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Some people say this is a tourist trap and it is. But so are Mount Rushmore and Niagara Falls.We took a 'tour' with a Grand taxi driver who took us through the upmarket part of Tangier, along the coast to Cap Spartel then for a camel ride before the cave itself. If you are seeing the rest of Morocco it... More

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Barreiro, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

I was expecting much more from the place, but despite that it was good to visit the Caves and to heard the storys about her. I have made the tour through my Hotel and I pay 25€ for roundtrip with a Taxi. The Taxi Driver was a very nice man and took me also to Cap Spartel and some places... More

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