The pillars of Hercules is one of the main natural attractions of Morocco, located 18 km from the major port city of Tangier. The pillars of Hercules are two large rocks, between which passes the Strait of Gibraltar. One of the rocks, located on the part of the European continent, belongs to the UK, and the second, from the African continent, the rock Jebel Musa - the state of Morocco.

Scientists are still completely unknown exact history of the origin of the Strait of Gibraltar and the pillars of Hercules. According to Greek mythology, the Creator of this natural monument has become legendary Hercules (Heracles) who committed many heroic feats. As his journeys Hercules has scheduled the limit point of its travel, meaning the edge of the earth, which in ancient times became the main reference point for all sea travelers. Using gifted by the gods, he broke through the mountain, through which flowed the water and formed the Strait of Gibraltar. And the remaining on its banks two rocks are called pillars of Hercules. According to Plato, for Gerkulesovy posts and was mysterious Atlantis.

Both rocks are framed by deep caves, the Creator of which according to legend was also a brave Hercules. In the Middle ages, wealthy Europeans visited these caves for picnics. Nowadays they are widely used by traders of Souvenirs, because every day a huge number of tourists come to see this magnificent wonder of nature. During the ebb of the caves are completely filled with sea water.

In these caves, which have survived from Neolithic times, were repeatedly carried out archaeological excavations, during which there was found a lot of interesting exhibits including primitive tools.

The caves have magnificent views of the Mediterranean sea.