- Without question, Tangiers is one of the most exotic urban centers on earth. For centuries this Northern Moroccan city has been home to colorful characters from all walks of life. From pirates to traders, writers, painters and eccentric millionaires, the ancient city has seen it all. During the 1940s and 50s, Tangiers was considered an International Zone and as the cold war began to heat up, even served as a major meeting point for international spies and weapons dealers. It was during this time