Day trip from Tangier to Asilah: Coastal tour with guide

See where two seas meet, then walk the painted streets of a fishing town

This guided day trip from Tangier takes you to Asilah, a coastal fishing town known for its art festivals and narrow casbah streets, with stops at Spartel Cape and the Caves of Hercules along the way. A live guide in English, Spanish or French leads the route. Pickup is included from your hotel or the port. The tour runs four to six hours and ends with mint tea in Tangier's medina before you return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tangier to Asilah coastal tour

• Start tour at Tangier port or location
• Panoramic drive through Tangier neighborhoods
• Visit Spartel Cape viewpoint
• Visit Caves of Hercules
• Drive along Atlantic coast to Asilah
• Walking tour of Asilah ancient casbah
• Free time in Asilah
• Return to Tangier
• Visit Tangier market, souks, and medina
• Have mint tea in Socco Chico

The experience

The route starts with a panoramic drive through Tangier's residential neighborhoods and international-era districts, then heads to Spartel Cape: the point where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. From there you continue to the Caves of Hercules, a natural site carved into the coastal cliffs. The drive along the Atlantic coast to Asilah takes about forty-five minutes and follows the shoreline the whole way.

Once in Asilah, you walk through the casbah for an hour. Built by the Portuguese in the fifteenth century, it's a maze of narrow streets lined with murals. The town has become a cultural center and hosts annual music, arts and mural-painting festivals. You get free time to explore on your own before the group heads back to Tangier. The tour ends in the medina and souks, where you sit down for mint tea in Socco Chico before returning to your starting point.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• hotel or port pickup in Tangier.
• entry to the Caves of Hercules.
• walking tour of Asilah's casbah.
• mint tea in Socco Chico at the end of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (26 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (16 to 25 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tangier Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're arriving by cruise ship or staying near the port and want a guide who drives while you observe the coastal panorama and cave sites without managing your own navigation.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 25 years); Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What is Spartel Cape and why is it on this tour?

Spartel Cape is the geographic point where the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet, located on the Moroccan coast near Tangier. It's the first major stop on the route and gives you a chance to stand at this natural boundary between two seas.

How much time do I spend walking around Asilah?

The walking tour of Asilah's casbah lasts about an hour, plus you have free time afterward to explore the town on your own before heading back to Tangier.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not part of this tour. The day ends with mint tea in the medina, but you'll want to plan a meal in Asilah during your free time if you're hungry.

Where does the tour pick me up?

Pickup is included from your hotel in Tangier or from the port if you're arriving by ship. Let the operator know your location when you book.