Private Tangier Day Trip from Gibraltar: Camel Ride & Kasbah

Cross the Strait, ride camels on Moroccan sand, and eat lunch in Tangier's oldest quarter

A private day trip from Gibraltar to Tangier via express ferry, with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and entry to the Kasbah, Caves of Hercules, Cap Spartel, and medina. Includes round-trip ferry tickets, camel ride on Achakkar Beach, traditional breakfast, lunch in a Moroccan restaurant, and three hours to explore the winding streets and bazaars of the old town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cape Spartel30m
2. Caves of Hercules30m
3. Tangier Kasbah30m

Private Tangier Day Trip from Gibraltar

• Private pickup at Gibraltar border
• Drive to Tarifa port
• Board fast ferry to Morocco
• Arrive at Tangier port and meet guide
• Drive through Parc Perdicaris and Rmilat Forest
• Camel ride at Achakkar Beach
• Visit Cap Spartel lighthouse
• Explore Caves of Hercules
• Tour Tangier Casbah and fortress
• Drive past Grand Socco square
• Visit Moshe Nahon Synagogue
• Explore Tangier Medina and enjoy traditional lunch
• Return ferry to Tarifa
• Drive back to Gibraltar border

The experience

Tangier sits across the Strait from Gibraltar: a one-hour fast ferry crossing that leaves from Tarifa, Spain. Your day starts with private pickup at the Gibraltar border, a drive to the Spanish port, and then the ferry itself. Once you land in Tangier, a licensed guide meets you at the port to handle customs and steer the rest of the day. The itinerary moves through six major stops: Perdicaris Park and its forest edge, a camel ride along Achakkar Beach on the Atlantic coast, Cap Spartel's lighthouse at the northwestern tip of Africa where two seas meet, the Caves of Hercules with their famous sea-window shaped like the African map, the Kasbah fortress at the city's highest point, and the medina. The old town where you spend three hours on foot, shopping and eating lunch at a Moroccan restaurant.

What makes the day cohere is the private guide and driver. They handle the route, the timing between stops, and the cultural context at each one. You get traditional Moroccan breakfast before leaving Gibraltar, coffee or tea on the ferry, and the camel ride happens on your schedule, not a group's. Entry fees to the Kasbah, Caves, Cap Spartel, and medina are all included, as is the round-trip ferry. The medina stretch gives you real time to wander. Three hours is enough to get lost in the souks and sit down without rushing.

The return journey reverses the morning: ferry back to Tarifa, then the private driver takes you to the Gibraltar border. Total time door-to-door is ten to twelve hours. Children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and WiFi runs on the ferry.

What’s included

• Round-trip express ferry tickets.
• private pickup and drop-off at Gibraltar Passport Control.
• air-conditioned private vehicle and driver in both Spain and Tangier.
• licensed private guide in English or Spanish.
• traditional Moroccan breakfast.
• coffee, tea, or juice.
• entry to Tangier Kasbah, Caves of Hercules, Cap Spartel, and medina.
• camel ride on Achakkar Beach.
• three hours in the medina with lunch at a Moroccan restaurant.
• time for shopping in local bazaars.
• WiFi on the ferry.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (2 to 16 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 5.68

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tangier Horizon Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple, a small family, or a group of friends who want to move at your own pace without joining other travelers. The private guide and vehicle mean you set the rhythm at each stop, linger in the medina as long as you want, and skip the hassle of coordinating with a larger tour group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 16 years); Infant (under 2).

What is the Caves of Hercules and why is it worth the visit?

The Caves of Hercules are legendary archaeological caverns on Tangier's coast, famous for a natural sea-window carved into the rock that resembles the shape of Africa when viewed from inside. You enter as part of the guided tour and see the window framing the ocean beyond.

How much time do I actually spend exploring the medina, and can I shop there?

The medina gets three hours on the itinerary. That stretch includes walking the winding streets of the old town, shopping in the artisan bazaars and souks, and sitting down for lunch at a Moroccan restaurant without the group feeling rushed.

Is the camel ride on Achakkar Beach included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride on Achakkar Beach is included in the tour price. It happens at the golden sands along Morocco's Atlantic coastline as part of the guided route.

Do I need to arrange my own ferry tickets, or are they included?

Round-trip express ferry tickets across the Strait of Gibraltar are pre-booked and included. You travel from Tarifa to Tangier and back, with each crossing taking about one hour.

What happens at Cap Spartel, and what will I see there?

Cap Spartel is the dramatic northwestern tip of Africa, marked by an iconic lighthouse where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. The stop gives you time to take in panoramic coastal views and photograph the meeting point of the two seas.