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Tangier Highlights: Medina, Hercules Cave, Camel Ride
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43 Ratings
Tangier
Discover the captivating city of Tangier on a full-day tour. Experience the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, explore Tangier Medina, and indulge in the rich Moroccan culture and cuisine.
Discover the captivating city of Tangier on a full-day tour. Experience the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, explore Tangier Medina, and indulge in the rich Moroccan culture and cuisine.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tangier Beach - We start our visit from Plage de Tanger, where you’ll unwind by the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy the golden sands, sea breeze, and picturesque views—a perfect break on our Tangier journey.
- Cap Spartel - Begin your day with a drive to the stunning Cap Spartel. Here, you’ll pass by the iconic lighthouse, which marks the point where…
- Tangier Beach - We start our visit from Plage de Tanger, where you’ll unwind by the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy the golden sands, sea breeze, and picturesque views—a perfect break on our Tangier journey.
- Cap Spartel - Begin your day with a drive to the stunning Cap Spartel. Here, you’ll pass by the iconic lighthouse, which marks the point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views and take in the serene atmosphere.
- Achakar - Next, embark on a unique camel ride along the beautiful sandy beaches near Cap Spartel. This memorable experience will allow you to enjoy the scenic coastline from a different perspective, making for fantastic photo opportunities.
- Caves of Hercules - .Head to the legendary Caves of Hercules, a site steeped in mythology and natural wonder. Explore the cave’s fascinating rock formations and learn about its historical significance. Don’t miss the famous opening that resembles the shape of Africa.
- Tangier Casbah - Explore the majestic Tangier Casbah, a fortress offering stunning views over the city and the sea. Wander through its historic streets, visit ancient palaces, and enjoy the blend of Moroccan and Andalusian architecture.
- Medina of Tangier - Venture into the heart of Tangier with a guided tour of the bustling Medina. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you navigate through narrow alleys filled with colorful markets, local artisans, and historic sites. This is the perfect spot to shop for souvenirs and experience the local culture.
- Moshe Nahon Synagogue - Visit the Moshe Nahon Synagogue, an important cultural and historical site that highlights Tangier’s rich Jewish heritage. Marvel at the beautiful architecture and learn about the synagogue’s history and significance within the local community.
- St. Andrew’s Church - Discover St. Andrew’s Church, a unique place of worship that combines various architectural styles, including Moorish elements. This Anglican church is a testament to Tangier’s diverse cultural history and offers a peaceful respite from the bustling city.
- Tangier American Legation Museum - Finally, we visit the Tangier American Legation Museum, a fascinating institution dedicated to Moroccan-American relations. Explore the museum’s exhibits, which include art, historical artifacts, and documents that trace the longstanding connection between the two nations.
- Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947 - We conclude our tour by passing through Place 9 Avril. From there, we provide flexible drop-off options, ensuring our guests can choose to be dropped off anywhere they prefer.
Whether it’s within the vibrant Medina, their hotel, or apartment.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Multilingual local guide
- Camel ride
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Ticket to Hercules museum
- Tea and coffee
- Parking fees
- On-board WiFi
- Multilingual local guide
- Camel ride
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Ticket to Hercules museum
- Tea and coffee
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Ticket to Caves [Optional]
- Ticket to Moshe Nahon Synagogue [Optional]
- Ticket to St. Andrew’s Church [Optional]
- Ticket to Tangier American Legation Museum [Optional]
- Ticket to Caves [Optional]
- Ticket to Moshe Nahon Synagogue [Optional]
- Ticket to St. Andrew’s Church [Optional]
- Ticket to Tangier American Legation Museum [Optional]
Additional Information
This excursion navigates you through the most exclusive landmarks of Tangier, showcasing nature’s artistry at the convergence of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, while offering sweeping vistas of Tangier and Spain’s southern coastline. Immerse yourself in captivating tales and undisclosed facts of Tangier Medina, experience the customary…
This excursion navigates you through the most exclusive landmarks of Tangier, showcasing nature’s artistry at the convergence of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, while offering sweeping vistas of Tangier and Spain’s southern coastline. Immerse yourself in captivating tales and undisclosed facts of Tangier Medina, experience the customary Moroccan day-to-day life, observe traditional attires, local bazaars and obtain knowledge about the religion, history, customs and delectable Moroccan cuisine. Tangier is fabled to be the ultimate resting place for Hercules – Hercules cave. Participate in this indelible journey and discover the finest of Morocco.
Location
Tangier Beach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(43 Ratings)
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Winniel_w
Jun 2, 2025
Cultural Delight - Our driver was good at pointing out the main city sites and he took us to the famous Cafe Hafa for tea and enjoy the breathtaking view. The camel ride was fun. We enjoyed the Medina walk very much. It was a lot walking but amazed by all the stores tucked in the narrow streets.
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Passport767764
Jan 10, 2025
Unforgettable experience - It was an unforgettable experience. We know modern Tanger with sumptuous buildings and the traditional part. The guide was extremely attentive to everyone in the family. We had several surprises during the tour, we learned a lot and looked at the place. We will definitely come back to stay two more and with the same company and the same guide.
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Alan_h
Dec 9, 2024
Wonderful day in terrific Tangier - (This was booked by me for a one day port call by the Island Princess cruise ship.)
Good value, an excellent basic overview of Tangier over the course of one day. There is a lot of moving around, and a lot to see. I was the only one booked on this day so it was like a private car and driver, and guide to the city.
Excellent work by the driver in providing WhatsApp directions on when/where to meet.
Driver did an excellent job although his English was not a strong suit. (I speak French, so that certainly made things easier for me - YMMV).
When we got to the Casbah - the real high point of the day for me - a young guide (Don Nizar) with excellent English (and French and Spanish!) took me through the city alleys. Because it was just me, he asked what I was most keen to see. I cook a lot, so we got to focus on food in the Socco: meat, olives, fruit, and (incredible) spice shops. There was a break for a traditional lunch including couscous and lamb tahini (fabulous) and afterward he took me to the superb Jewish Museum and Moshe Nahon synagogue.
The only feedback I would provide would be - because the driver who took me around for the first part of the tour wasn’t a strong English speaker - for the tour company (Spartel) to send a short “here’s what to expect” document with an agenda for the day, the night before the excursion. That would have gone a long way to clear up my befuddlement during the first part of the morning.
The day was just perfect and a real eye opening delight for this first time visitor! I can highly recommend. Now I really want to return for an extended time in Morocco to do a “deep dive”.
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Donna_r
Nov 29, 2024
Fond memories made in Tangier - Our driver Hicham was waiting for us at the port. He showed us many wonderful sights in Tangier. My daughter's favorite part was the camel ride.
Hicham is very professional and knowledgeable.
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Luis_r
Nov 17, 2024
Loved Tangier - All the experience was memorable, we felt safe with our guide in walking tour Zanir and our driver and guide Jousef. Great tour will recommended 100%.
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Francescat577
Oct 16, 2024
Best of Tangier ... for sure! - Great experience all around! Our guides were so kind, generous of their time and knowledgeable. We got to see the best of Tangier and they went above and beyond to make sure that everyone on our tour enjoyed themselves. I would 100% call them again if I went back,
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Northstar30957737380
Aug 17, 2024
Highlight of the trip - We had a wonderful time visiting Tangier. We spent a good time with Omar as a guide driver. a fantastic tour of Tangier. first of all we visited the cap Spartel is the meeting of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean nizar the guide told us the history of city and enjoyed everything!!
Highly recommend.
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Lovetravel755154
Dec 10, 2024
Next - Good experience. Guides English not great. Other wise. Good excursion. Good attitude. Nowedgeable. Wide variety of sights
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Courtney_l
Jul 23, 2025
Very disappointing - Our driver for the outlying sites was friendly but spoke little English. He pointed out a few embassies and grand homes, but told us nothing of the local history and culture. The language barrier also meant that we didn’t realize that our entire time at Cap Spartel would be spent in the cafe drinking tea that no one wanted. Our camel ride was in a dirt lot above the beach, while we watched others enjoy the ride over the actual sand. Our driver skipped the Cave of Hercules because the line was too long by the time we arrived, directing us instead to a tourist trap faux cave full of tchotchkes.
Back in the city, our new guide for the city sites spoke English but showed us nothing but a select few shops in the medina. He immediately dropped us off at a Moroccan restaurant for an hour, and then took us to vendors with whom he seemed to have an understanding. He seemed annoyed when we showed no interest in haggling for a small toy. He pointed out one small mosque that we happened to pass. Otherwise we learned nothing from him. By 3pm we had seen less than half of the sites on our itinerary. Not only did we miss out on the cave and the promised camel ride on the BEACH, but we also never got to see the Casbah, synagogue, church, or museum.
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Caroline_h
Jul 25, 2025
Tour of Tangier (cruise passenger on Celebrity) - Do NOT take a tour with this company. We were very disappointed with the service we received. I initially booked a tour of Tangier for the two of us as it was the first time we were visiting this city on a Celebrity Cruise. I had requested a private tour with an english speaking guide to see the main attractions of the city. Instead we had a driver who spoke no english, and claimed to speak a little spanish and french, which we later found out was extremely limited. Additionally, rather than a private tour, we were placed a van with 5 other people who were also as disappointed as we were with the service.
Once on the van, my husband requested the driver to provide an engish spekaing guide but this did not occur until 4.5 hours later when we were dropped off at a shopping area in Medina. By this point, we were all pretty frustrated from being driven around to various stops with no information being provided and limited communication with our driver.
The stop at the Hercules caves was disappointing as well because we were informed there was an hour wait and we did not have time to enter. Instead we were led to the musuem which was crammed with people where it was difficult to even get around. The stops at Casbah and Cap Spartel had nice views but we had no guide to provide us with information on the importance of these points. We were also not taken to some of the other stops listed on the tour.
The camel ride was equally as disappointing. We were taken to a beach where two individuals with a few camels were waiting to give us a 5 minute walk along the beach.
Overall, the tour and experience promised by this tour operator was not at all what was advertised and was extremely disappointing. I will certainly be requesting a refund.
My recommendation for those travelling to Tangier on Celebrity Cruises is to book the shore excursion with the cruise line as at least you will be guaranteed an english speaking guide and a more pleasurable experience of the city.
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