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Things to do in Tangier's Ancien Medina

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Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip by Ferry with Lunch & Moroccan Tea

1. Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip by Ferry with Lunch & Moroccan Tea

Discover the most emblematic places in Tangier on this original excursion from Tarifa. Relax with transfers and lunch included in your day trip. Depart by fast ferry from Tarifa and get to know Tangier accompanied by an FRS assistant and a Moroccan guide. Discover the modern side of Tangier and then dive into the most historical part of the city. See the kasbah, the medina, and the souk. Pass through the Mendoubia Garden and make a stop at the Roman Necropolis. Enjoy some free time for shopping and wandering around the streets of the Zoco and the medina. Enjoy lunch at a typical Moroccan restaurant accompanied by live music. Try harira soup, beef kebabs, Morocco's famous couscous, and tea with a Moorish pastry. Finally, head back to the Port of Tangier Ville to board the ferry back to Tarifa.

From Tangier: Day Trip to Chefchaouen & Panoramic of Tangier

2. From Tangier: Day Trip to Chefchaouen & Panoramic of Tangier

Join a local guide on a day trip from Tangier to Chefchaouen with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Explore the Kasbah of Chefchaouen, the main square, the central mosque, and more while learning about the city's history. Starting from Tangier at 9:00 AM, travel high up into the Rif Mountains to discover Chefchaouen, the beautiful blue door and white-walled Medina, which was originally a Berber post. Enjoy a guided tour of the city when you arrive. See the main square, the heart of Chefchaouen, with its 18th-century kasbah, central mosque, and cafes with authentic Moroccan-style menus. Stroll the market to discover a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist souvenirs. Visit the Jewish Quarter behind the jewelry souk to discover a unique part of the city. Drive back to Tangier and arrive by 7:00 PM.

From Tarifa: Full-Day Trip to Tangier

3. From Tarifa: Full-Day Trip to Tangier

Cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry to spend the day in the lively city of Tangier and get a feel for life in Morocco. Upon arrival in Africa, meet a local guide and take a minibus tour through the city and continue to see rural sights such as the Caves of Hercules and the amazing Cape Spartel promontory. Return to the vibrant city center to explore the bustling alleys of the medina and discover the most important corners of the historical city center. Enjoy lunch and go for a camel ride if you wish to experience the city from a different perspective. Return to Spain on the ferry and be back in time for dinner..

From Seville: Day Trip to Tangier, Morocco

4. From Seville: Day Trip to Tangier, Morocco

Enjoy a day trip from Seville to Tangier. Transfer to the ferry aboard an airconditioned vehicle. Save time with an express ferry from the charming village of Tarifa to Tangier. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar, take a sightseeing tour, and eat a local lunch.  Depart from Seville and journey to the beautiful village of Tarifa to catch the fast ferry to Tangier. Upon arrival, discover the cosmopolitan flavor of a city that combines the cultures of Africa and Europe.  Take a panoramic city tour by bus and visit the Cap Spartel promontory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Visit the Caves of Hercules, where ancient Greek and later Roman mythology believed the demi-god slept before his eleventh labor.  Return to the city center to enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant. Explore the narrow streets of the Medina and discover its most picturesque spots. Return to the port for the journey back to Seville in the late evening.

Tangier Highlights Private 6-Hour Tour

5. Tangier Highlights Private 6-Hour Tour

Explore the cosmopolitan city of Tangier on a private sightseeing tour and discover all its main attractions, from bustling markets to historic caves. You will first drive to Malabata Cape (East Tangier) for a great orientation view of the city. Look over at Europe on one side and Africa on the other. Drive through the new city to Spartel Cape (West Tangier), considered the most northwesterly point of Africa, and where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean. The next stop will be the Caves of Hercules, inhabited since the Neolithic period. According to legend, the caves were once the home of Hercules, who created the Straits of Gibraltar with a single blow of his hand. Discover the old face of the city, starting with the Kasbah, where artists and writers have gathered for centuries. Go to the Archaeological Museum, before walking through the colorful streets of the Medina to Mendoubia Gardens and Saint Andrews Church. Experience the electric atmosphere of the Berber market of Sidi Bouabid, where you will have some free time to shop before your drop-off.

Casablanca: Tangier Day Tour by High-Speed Train

6. Casablanca: Tangier Day Tour by High-Speed Train

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Casablanca, at which point you will be taken to the train station to board your high-speed train to Tangier. Upon your arrival, your local guide and driver in Tangier will be waiting for you outside the train station, with a placard stating your full name. From here, you will begin touring around Tangier and its surroundings, including the Spartel Cape and the Hercules Caves. From this point you will receive exceptional views of both the strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean. You will then visit the Kasbah district next to the port, and the old Medina, complete with its craftsmanship shops and the magnificent Minaret. You will have the opportunity to pass by the Grand Socco, where multiple small hotels have previously accommodated famous artists and writers such as Matisse, Camille Saint Saens and Paul Bowles.

Tangier Full-Day Grand Tour

7. Tangier Full-Day Grand Tour

Take a 5-hour grand tour of Tangier to explore the traditional and modern face of the city with an expert guide. Discover a city of many cultures from the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus. Start by visiting Tangier Port and the outskirts of the city, crossing the modern town with its large boulevards and exclusive areas of large villas, celebrity homes and palaces, including the summer residence of the Moroccan royal family. Continue to Cape Spartel at the entrance to the Straits of Gibraltar, and see the lighthouse that marks the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Stop to ride or take pictures of camels, before visiting the Caves of Hercules, inhabited since the Neolithic period. According to legend, they were once the home of Hercules, founder of Tangier, who created the Straits of Gibraltar with a single blow of his hand. Next, explore the old face of Tangier, and walk through the historic Kasbah, home to the Dar-el-Makhzen (Sultanate Palace) and Museum of Moroccan Arts and Antiquities in the former Sultan’s apartments. Continue to the maze-like Medina, where tanners work on leather goods and artisans make handicrafts from wood and silver. Visit the Archaeological Museum or the American Legation, the first American public property outside of the United States. Admire the Parc de la Mendoubia (also known as the Grand Socco) where Moroccan independence was fermented, and vendors sell a variety of second-hand goods. Explore the colorful streets at leisure, before driving back to the port at the end of your tour.

From Malaga: Tangier Private Day Trip with Ferry Tickets

8. From Malaga: Tangier Private Day Trip with Ferry Tickets

Morocco lies just across the Mediterranean Sea from southern Spain, but this North African country feels like a world away! We journey across the Straits of Gibraltar on a high-speed ferry and arrive at the port of Tangier, where you will be met by our private local Morocco guide. Taking an interesting drive through the richest area of Tangier’s zone of villas and palaces, passing via the king's palace and celebrities' homes (Barbara Hutton and Malcolm Forbes). Visit Cape Spar tel which is the northeast western point of Africa, it is the exact point where the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Then visit the Caves of Hercules (dating from the Neolithic era). A stop to take pictures of the camels and experience a ride. (not included. 5 euros extra) We then head for the Kasbah and the Medina, the oldest and the most exotic part of this mythical city, in time for lunch (included) and an opportunity to be in direct contact with the friendly locals!

From Costa del Sol: Tangier, Morocco Day Trip with Lunch

9. From Costa del Sol: Tangier, Morocco Day Trip with Lunch

Pick up by the bus and guide at the selected point. Heading to Algeciras to board the ferry to Tangier (approx. 1 hour), the guide during this trip will explain you the day's program, as well as curiosities about the Moroccan city. Then we will arrival at the port of Tangier, a local guide will be waiting to start the tour. Panoramic of the city by bus and visit by walking through the most important places such as the Kasbah, the Medina, the Souk and the city center. Once the walking tour is over, we will take you to a typical Moroccan restaurant where you can taste the country's gastronomy (drinks not included). After lunch, if the itinerary permits, you can visit a typical bazaar where you can find all kinds of items such as djellabas, leather goods, and rugs. Also we can visit a Berber pharmacy, where you will find cosmetic and pharmaceutical items made with natural products or else enjoying some free time. Once the visit is over, we will take you to the port of Tangier to return to Spain. IMPORTANT: Please provide the profession of everyone in your group (this is required by Moroccan authorities). Please also provide the dates of birth of everyone in your group, the full names of everyone in your group, and the passport details (country, number, date of issuance, expiration) of everyone in your group.:

Tangier: 4-Hour City Sightseeing Shore Excursion

10. Tangier: 4-Hour City Sightseeing Shore Excursion

Meet your guide at Tangier port and then begin your 4-hour shore excursion adventure. Drive along the coast and admire the stunning beaches and celebrity mansions that line the way as you head towards the Hercules Caves located at the extreme northwest of Africa. Local legend says that the caves are where Hercules was able to separate Europe from Africa, and are surrounded with myth and mystery. At the caves, marvel at the views across the Straits of Gibraltar and then continue onto Tangier’s Kasbah. The Kasbah sits atop the cliffs, Medina and city’s port, and is an array of whitewashed walls and colorful architecture. From your guide, learn about the stories surrounding the site and then visit the nearby souk, full of stalls selling local crafts and produce. Afterwards, wander through the labyrinth of lane ways in Tangier and feel immersed in the unique atmosphere of this bustling location. Visit Mandoubia Park to amble around its luscious green landscapes and soak up the glorious sunshine. Finally, enjoy a cup of mint tea at one of Tangier’s legendary cafes that has hosted International celebrities, artists, and spies throughout the 20th century. After 4 hours of exploration, the tour ends at Tangier harbor.

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based on 1,144 reviews

It was our first time ever in Morocco. We booked this trip to go to Chefchaoun. Anas was our driver who was really nice.. welcoming .. knowledgable and speaks multi languages. For the trip : he took us from the hotel on time, on the road he passed by to very nice restaurant for a coffee break and when we reach to our destination he handed over the group to another tour guide born and raised in Chefchaoen “Abdul Nour”. Abdul was super knowledgeable and has strong storytelling style. He is a local and hosting us felt very close to the real culture of the town. He was funny and he was patient with us and he was a very good photographer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recommend is trip to everyone in thid app - Saeed, Rauda, Nada from

The ferry was over an hour late leaving Tarifa. Of course, that time was missing. The trip was still great! Rachid in Tanga was a fun and extremely knowledgeable guide. He can speak 7 languages, so pretty much everyone understands him. It's still a stressful tour because everything is very tight. But still recommended. It is also good to know that everyone with a passport has to wait in line to be stamped on the ship! It is also important that you get a sticker at the port of departure by which you can be recognized. So you don't have to look for anyone. :) All in all, it's a successful trip with good food and a good impression of Morocco (you get used to the vendors in the streets). Gladly again!

Youseff was great with my family . He made us feel really welcome and gave us many highlights of beautiful Tangier . I highly recommend !

It is a great tour and Rashid was very friendly. It would be nice to have a little time to shop for souvenirs at the end.

The tour guide and the driver were very punchual and professional