Tangier Full-day Private Tour: Entertaining Exploration of History, Culture, and Coastal Splendor
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Tangier
Embark on a full-day private tour of Tangier to explore its history, culture, and coastal beauty. Visit landmarks, souks, and squares, and don't miss the chance to see the Hercules Caves and ride a camel on the sands of Achakar.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parc Perdicaris - Whether you’re on a day trip to Tangier from Tarifa, stopping by on a cruise, or staying at a hotel in Tangier, our guides are ready to welcome you with a comfortable, Wi-Fi-equipped, air-conditioned private vehicle. Your journey begins from Tangier’s Bay, heading to the city center via Boulevard Mohamed V, Avenue Pasteur, and Place De France. The ride continues to Parc Perdicaris, passing the royal residence. Perdicaris Park is among the top 10 attractions in Tangier, with its terrace offering stunning views of the Strait of Gibraltar and Southern Spain. List of what to see in Tangier: Visit Parc Perdicaris.
  • Cap Spartel - Next, you’ll visit Cap Spartel, the northwesternmost point of mainland Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. The Cap Spartel lighthouse, standing since 1864, majestically guards the entrance to the Straits of Gibraltar. It’s one of Tangier’s top 10 sights, perfect for photos and possibly breakfast if your tour is in the morning. List of what to see in Tangier: Visit the lighthouse of Cap Spartel and the Atlantic-Mediterranean meeting point.
  • Achakkar Beach - Following a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast south of Cap Spartel, you’ll arrive at Achakar Beach, a top Tangier attraction where you can meet and ride camels or simply enjoy their company and take memorable photos. List of what to do in Tangier: Camel ride on Achakkar Beach.
  • Caves of Hercules - According to Greek mythology, Hercules rested in these caves after completing his Eleventh Labor, retrieving the golden apples of Hesperides. The Caves of Hercules are a must-see in Tangier. List of what to see in Tangier: Hercules Caves.
  • Medina of Tangier - In the Medina, you’ll be immersed in Tangier’s rich history and culture. The walking tour, lasting about 4 hours, will take you through the Grand Socco, Petit Socco, and the Kasbah, and you’ll visit architectural masterpieces like the Great Mosque, Dar El Mekhzen, and the American Legation. List of what to do in Tangier: Explore the labyrinthine Medina of Tangier.
  • Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947 - Known as Grand Socco, this historic square separates the Medina from the Ville Nouvelle. It hosted Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1905 and was where King Mohamed V delivered a significant speech in 1947. List of things to do in Tangier: Visit Grand Socco.
  • Petit Socco - This historic square, also known as Souk Dakhel, was home to notable writers like Paul Bowles and Jean Genet. It’s a top attraction in the Medina, perfect for people-watching over a mint tea. List of things to do in Tangier: Enjoy mint tea in Petit Socco square.
  • Gran Mezquita de Tanger - The Great Mosque of Tangier, built in the 19th century, stands on a site with a rich history of religious buildings dating back to a 5th-century Roman church. It was converted to a mosque, then a church, and back to a mosque over the centuries. Sultan Sulayman rebuilt it in 1815.
  • Tangier American Legation Museum - [THE MUSEUM OPENS MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM AND SATURDAY-SUNDAY FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM. IT CLOSES DURING MOROCCAN HOLIDAYS.] Near “Bab Merican,” this five-story mansion is the only American national monument outside the U.S. Morocco was the first country to recognize the U.S. in 1777, and this building, given by Sultan Mulay Suliman in 1821, served as a diplomatic post until 1961. List of what to see in Tangier: The American Legation Museum.
  • Tangier Casbah - While touring the Medina, you’ll enter the Kasbah through Bab Haha or Bab El-Assa gates, arriving at Place du Mechouar. The Kasbah, a fortress with high walls built on a hilltop, was a residence for local leaders and a defense point. List of attractions in Tangier, Morocco: The Kasbah.
  • Musee de la Kasbah - [THE MUSEUM OPENS WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM.] The Kasbah Museum, housed in the Kasbah Palace since 1922, occupies the eastern part of Tangier’s Kasbah. It was home to Portuguese governors from 1471 to 1661 and English governors from 1662 to 1684. List of attractions in Tangier: the Sultan’s Palace in Tangier.
  • St. Andrew’s Church - [OPTIONAL] Located near the Grand Socco, this Anglican Church is a testament to the harmony between Christianity and Islam. Tour the gardens and the church, noting the Lord’s Prayer in Arabic calligraphy and Andalusian-Moroccan touches. Tangier what to see list: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.
  • Moshe Nahon Synagogue - [OPTIONAL] Situated on Rue des Synagogues in the Medina, this synagogue was built in 1876 by Moïse Jacob Nahon. It ceased activity in the late 20th century but was restored in 1994 and now functions as a museum. Tangier tourist attractions list: Moshe Nahon Synagogue.
What's Included
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Child seat upon request
  • FRS Ferry Tickets Available
  • Air-conditioned WiFi-equipped Vehicle
  • Exclusive Private Tour of Tangier
  • Convenient Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Personalized Private Vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (we can arrange an authentic Moroccan lunch for you - visit latiftours·com)
Additional Information

On this private tour of Tangier, we aim to offer the most entertaining experience to our guests. What to do in Tangier is our craft. So, get ready to plunge with our local guide into the charming history and the lively culture of the Medina and the Kasbah, and prepare your senses for an overwhelming experience in the main monuments, souks, and squares.

First, uncover the alluring coastal splendor and the picturesque landmarks of Tangier outside the historical walls. Enjoy your excursion to the top attractions in Tangier: Hercules Caves and the lighthouse of Cap Spartel. Then, don’t miss the life-lasting photo session with the lovely camels on the sands of Achakar.

A day trip to Morocco from Spain ( Tarifa, Malaga, Marbella, Algeciras, … ) is perfectly possible. You can take a Tangier day trip from Gibraltar too.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Location
Tanger Ville Railway Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Silvia
May 15, 2024
Efficient and exciting tour of Tangier - Our tour guide Hamza spoke very good English, gave us lots of information and beyond, answered all our questions. He was very frank and honest and gave his best to take us to all the interesting corners of the Medina and the wider city. I particularly enjoyed the camel riding and the photos we took home from there.
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Dong435j
Apr 30, 2024
Great day with Hamid in Tangier - Our private tour of Tangier totally exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Hamid has been a tour guide in Morocco for 38 years, so his knowledge is absolutely amazing. He told us great stories about the history of Tangier. He quickly figured out what was most important to us and made sure we had sufficient time to explore those sites. Strongly recommend this tour and Hamid as a guide. P.S. the Camel ride was amazing!
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167shellyn
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing tour & incredible guide! - We absolutely LOVED our guide Magid “Magic”! He was so friendly and aware of the things that were important to us. Can’t wait to bring our friends back!!
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Josh_w
Mar 20, 2024
This private tour is the best way to start your Tangier visit, we LOVED our guides! - If you are visiting Tangier, you absolutely NEED to book this tour! The country is beautiful but requires some specific local knowledge that you can only get from this tour. For example, how to interact with shoppers, how to get cash, where the best sights are, restaurant recommendations, and where else to go in the country. The tour was excellent! We had a driver AND a tour guide who both spoke fluent English. The first half of the tour was a drive through the city and the second half was a walking tour. The entire experience was private and dedicated just to us. The guides were very accommodating, friendly, helpful, informative, and had an excellent itinerary. They were willing to adjust the itinerary to fit our desires and make extra stops as needed. There were many opportunities for pictures and they were willing to take pictures of us so we could be together. For more information on some of the stops during the tour: During driving tour through the city, the driver and the tour guide gave us information about different sites and the history of the country. One of our first stops was at Perdicaris park. The next stop was at a lighthouse and we also stopped at the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic ocean. There was a camel ride included with this tour. Our next stop was at the cave of Hercules. We then started the walking tour and started at the fish and produce market. We visited several stores. The first place was very large and had a lot of beautiful rugs. We had lunch at a place recommended by our guide which was delightful (we visited during Ramadan and they made sure there were adequate food choices for us). Our last stop was at a pharmacy. There was a man who owned the shop and explained all of his products to us. Overall, it was an incredible visit through Tangier. If you only have one day to spend here, this is the perfect way to fit many things into one day. THANK YOU for a wonderful experience, a memorable adventure, and being super friendly and caring with new travelers!
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Clint_k
Mar 8, 2024
Tangier in a Day - Our guide, and driver were wonderful. By happenstance, we were outside in the rain for the walking portion of the day. It was a quick paced tour, with some “touristy” sales stops. But outside of that, we saw the authentic Medina of Tangier, from markets to places of worship. We were so glad we did it
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Gloria_h
Oct 31, 2023
We Felt Like Family! - ‘Latif Tours’ driver Abdul and tour guide Magid picked us from the port and we spent a wonderful and pleasant day together. We were treated like family and were not rushed to get items completed. Both shared information about Tangier and Magid vividly recalled important historical facts about his city. They both gave pointers about other parts of Morocco that are on our itinerary, before taking us to our hotel.
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Jon_b
Oct 27, 2023
Do this tour! Well worth it!!!! - Sights, sounds, smells and tastes in the market were amazing. Our guide Abdelmajid was knowledgeable, friendly and helped us with a tiny ferry ticket snafu at the end.
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Rebecca_h
Oct 16, 2023
Amazing day in Tangier - Abdul and Majid were great. We loved getting Moroccan tea with them, and getting a full taste of what life is like in Tangier.. and a lesson in its history. The people of Tangier were welcoming and proud of their history and culture. We were grateful to have this opportunity.
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Dawnmf5357xv
Aug 2, 2023
Gave us the best of Tangier - We did the Chefchaouen Tour the first day in Tangier with this company (and Abdul, our guide) and were lucky enough to have Abdul again for the second day. I can't say enough about Abdul. He is so professional, timely, knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us SO MUCH and made great recommendations for food and shopping. By the end of the day, we felt we had learned an immense amount about a city we now love, and gained a friend. We highly recommend this tour and tour company.
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Bill_g
May 2, 2024
Tangier in the rain was still enjoyable - The tour guide and his driver picked us up and drove us all over the city. They told us a lot about the history and the many cultures in Tangier. It was raining most of the time so we didn’t get many great views. We walked around the Medina in the rain and visited a few shops. By the time we made it to the casbah the sun was shining and all the shops were open. If you only have 1 day it’s worth it to maximize your time here and see as much as you can. I
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