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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.

Tangier Full-Day Grand Tour

2. 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

3. 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 Tangier: Full-Day Tangier, Asilah, & Cape Spartel Tour

4. From Tangier: Full-Day Tangier, Asilah, & Cape Spartel Tour

This tour is a combination of sightseeing and culture. Visit both Cape Spartel and Hercules Caves, also the camel ride to take in panoramic views of the city, and head up to the white jewel of the north. Discover the Medina, the casbah, and Morocco's beautiful beaches.  After a pickup from the airport, port, or your hotel in Tangier, begin the tour by 9:00 AM. The day will be devoted to discovering the beautiful Tangier and Asilah. Upon arrival in Asilah, embark on a walking tour to discover the Old Medina, medieval ramparts, and the workshops of craftsmen. Experience the life of the locals and begin to understand the history, culture, and lifestyles of the area. Pick up insights throughout the day from your English-, Spanish-, French-, and Arabic-speaking driver. Head back to Tangier enjoy 2 hours of a leisure time in the old Medina of Tangier $with possibility to see the Jewish Quarter and Synagogue, the American legation, and the Jewish Graveyard,to see the Grand Socco, Mendoubia Park, and the market.

Tangier City Sightseeing Shore Excursion

5. Tangier City Sightseeing Shore Excursion

Following pickup from the Tangier Ville port, you'll begin with a tour of the city and its surroundings. Following that, visit Spartel Cape and the Hercules Caves, which provide an exceptional view of both the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean. From there, continue to the Kasbah district next to the port and explore the traditional handicraft shops of the old medina. You'll then stop to admire the magnificent minaret overlooking the sea, before taking 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. At the conclusion of your tour, you'll be dropped off back to the Tangier Ville port.

Tangier: City Highlights Discovery Tour

6. Tangier: City Highlights Discovery Tour

Today you will be brought face to face with the real Tangier. Start out with a peaceful drive along la Corniche, the central beach, and then visit the east side of the city. From here, you can snap some pictures over the port, and if you're lucky, you might even be able to see Spain from here! Then, its time to head inland and visit Iberia and the California residential area, which is filed with luxurious chalets and villas (a bit like California itself!). Your guide will point out the history of these locations as you are treated to some fine photo and shopping opportunities. Then, head along the coast for a tour of the mythical Hercules caves. These caves are said to have once housed the hero, and you can decide for yourself what parts of the legend to believe. After the caves, it's time to come to the real heart of Tangier, with a walking tour of the Kasbah. This 15th century fortress has been rocked by a tumultuous history, and as a crossroads of life here in Tangier, serves as a meeting grounds for people of all walks of life. The archeological museum offers a nice contrast to the packed and colorful streets. There's no shortage of people trying to sell you things, so keep a close eye for the best bargains. Afterwards, head to the fruit and vegetable market for a different kind of commerce. Here you can taste all sorts of delectable fruits and olives, and also get a good look at Mendoubia, with its 800 year old Banion Tree. There is a chance for a mint tea in the Petit Socco before returning back to our starting point.

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What people are saying about Tangier

My friend and I enjoyed this tour a lot! I'm originally from Morocco and my friend is visiting from the US, and we booked this guided tour last minute but we did not regret it! Starting from our super friendly driver, Ahmed, who was so kind and entertaining, to our great tour guide, Ben, who was very knowledgeable and passionate about explaining the different cultural and historical aspect of the city--- we loved it all! We got to visit Cap Spartel, Hercules caves, the old medina and markets, and the Kasbah. We also drove around California neighborhood, royal palace and several other interesting neighborhoods while enjoying different panoramics. This was truly great! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tangier for the 1st time!

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!

It was just wonderful! We were already welcomed in Tarifa at the ferry counter and accompanied throughout! In Morocco, Ali (with Omar at the wheel of the bus) took us through Tangier! With a lot of humor he told us a lot of interesting facts! He also responded individually to our wishes! Many thanks for that! Lunch was delicious and plenty, including dessert and tea! Highly Recommended! Best regards from Berlin to Tangier!

Great trip, safe and professional driver (Adel). Tour guide in Chefchaoun spoke 3 languages, so everyone in the group understood what we were seeing.

It was incredible! guides were awesome! I would have been lost without our guides!