The Caves of Hercules is an archaeological and natural cave complex located at Cape Spartel, Morocco, about 14 kilometers west of Tangier. The caves have a rich blend of mythology, history, and natural beauty. They are famous for a sea-facing opening shaped like the African continent, often called "The Map of Africa," believed to have been created by the Phoenicians. According to Greek mythology, Hercules rested in these caves before performing his eleventh labor: retrieving golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides said to be nearby.

Cape Spartel (or Cap Spartel) is a prominent headland located about 12 to 14 kilometers west of Tangier, Morocco. It stands approximately 300 meters (about 1,000 feet) above sea level, making it the northwesternmost point of the African continent. Positioned at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, it marks the symbolic meeting point where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean converge with those of the Mediterranean Sea.