About
A small triangular plaza ringed by the famous Café Tingis and Café Central — the literary heart of 1950s 'Interzone' Tangier.
History
In the International Zone era (1923–1956), Petit Socco was the meeting point for spies, smugglers, Beat writers and exiled aristocrats. William Burroughs wrote much of Naked Lunch in the cafés around this square.
Location
Frequently asked questions
- What is Petit Socco?
- A small triangular plaza ringed by the famous Café Tingis and Café Central — the literary heart of 1950s 'Interzone' Tangier.
- What are the opening hours of Petit Socco?
- Open square. Cafés ~7am–midnight.
- How much does it cost to visit Petit Socco?
- Coffee ~10 MAD
- How do I get to Petit Socco?
- Centre of the medina — follow Rue es-Siaghine from the Grand Socco.
- What is the history of Petit Socco?
- In the International Zone era (1923–1956), Petit Socco was the meeting point for spies, smugglers, Beat writers and exiled aristocrats. William Burroughs wrote much of Naked Lunch in the cafés around this square.
- Where is Petit Socco located in Tangier?
- Petit Socco is in the Medina area of Tangier, Morocco (35.7867, -5.8108).
