Private Day Trip from Tangier to Asilah: Medina & Ramparts

Whitewashed streets and Portuguese ramparts in a single afternoon

A private day trip from Tangier to Asilah covers the medina's maze of artist-decorated buildings, the 15th-century defensive walls and gates, the seafront, and artisan workshops in the souk: all with a licensed guide, private transportation and refreshments. The five to six hour itinerary moves at your pace through the town's three main entrances and stops at the Portuguese tower overlooking Place Ibn Khaldun.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Asilah's Medina and Culture

• Drive from Tangier to Asilah
• Walk through Asilah's whitewashed medina
• Visit the historic town walls and gates
• See the Portuguese tower at Sea Gate
• Stop at Place Ibn Khaldun and relax with tea
• Explore the Muslim cemetery and mausoleum
• Watch artisans craft goods in the souk
• Enjoy traditional Moroccan lunch
• Relax by the Atlantic coast
• Return to Tangier

The experience

The drive from Tangier takes you to Asilah's medina, where whitewashed buildings line streets that twist in a winding web. Many walls carry murals painted by artists from around the world. The ramparts themselves were built on the orders of Alfonso V of Portugal in the 15th century and stand as the town's defining landmark. Three main gates (Bab Homar, Bab el Kasbah and Bab el Bahar) lead into the old town. Your guide navigates these passages and explains the history as you walk.

The tour includes a stop at the Portuguese tower in Place Ibn Khaldun, a lively square next to the Grand Mosque where you can rest at a terrace with tea or juice. The medina holds a small cemetery with multicoloured ceramic tombs and the Mausoleum of Sidi Ahmed al-Mansur, the sultan who reclaimed Asilah after the battle of the three kings. The souk brings you face-to-face with Moroccan artisans at work in their stalls and workshops, crafting goods by hand and sharing their knowledge with visitors. A traditional restaurant serves Moroccan dishes. Meals are on your own.

Private transportation means no shared stops or group schedules. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two additional languages, and bottled water, coffee and tea travel with you. The pace stays yours throughout the five to six hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a comfortable, modern vehicle.
• a private licensed tour guide.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day32 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 22:30

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Radi Lemtiri

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or two additional languages, so you follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. Private transportation means the pace and stops are yours alone, not shared with other groups.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What are the three gates that lead into Asilah's medina?

Bab Homar (the Old Gate), Bab el Kasbah (opposite the Muslim cemetery) and Bab el Bahar (the Sea Gate) are the three main entrances built into the 15th-century ramparts. Each one opens onto different parts of the old town.

Can I watch artisans at work in their workshops?

Yes. The souk in the medina is home to Moroccan artisans who work at their stalls and workshops, and many are happy to show visitors how they craft their goods by hand.

What is the Portuguese tower and where is it located?

An emblematic defensive tower built in the 15th century, it stands in Place Ibn Khaldun to the right of the Grand Mosque. This square is a lively gathering spot where you can stop for tea or juice at a terrace.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but the itinerary takes you to traditional restaurants in Asilah where you can order Moroccan dishes at your own expense.