The Cats of Tangier

A photo essay of my favorite feline encounters in Tangier, Morocco.

The house of the Sultan is adorned with a mosaic fixture that reads, “Attenti ai Gatti” (Italian) which translates to “beware of cats.” Though the translation may sound ominous, cats are revered in Morocco.

Three kittens in an alley. One contemplates the milk in front of her.

Hey, that tree looks like a camel.

(left) black and white cat sits on the street. (center) 4 cats wait with customers in front of a bakery. (right) white cat stands in an alley.

White cat nestles upon a bicycle basket in front of La Tangerina Hotel.

(left) Mother cat feeds her kitten in the safety of a private residence. (right) Grey tabby cleans a fishbone.

We smile at the cafe cat whose face has human proportions. Later, he shamelessly swipes for skewers.

An orange tabby strides through the streets deliberately.

(left) A dirty cat sunbathes while licking himself. (right) A tabby kitten sleeps on food-soiled paper.

(left) A calico nods off near the steps to the kasbah. (right) A tabby lurches for dropped food.

Now, that’s just trashy…

This one is très mignon (very cute).

Cycle kitty guards your purchases.

Kisses for the camera!

Finita.