Private Half Day Tour in Tangier: Medina, Kasbah & Cap Spartel

Walk the five old squares of Tangier's Medina, then ride a camel on the beach at Cap Spartel

A private half-day tour of Tangier lasting about 5 hours, starting from the port or your hotel with a professional guide who speaks English or Spanish. You explore the Medina's five historic squares and the Kasbah, visit the Musée de la Kasbah, shop in the souks, and end at Cap Spartel where you can ride a camel on the Atlantic beach and take in views where the Mediterranean meets the ocean. Admission to the Kasbah and Medina, transportation, water and a guide are all included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tangier and Cape Spartel

• Walk into the old Medina
• Discover five old squares
• Visit Tangier Kasbah
• Visit Musee de la Kasbah
• Sip mint tea at Cafe Baba’s
• Go shopping in the souks
• Explore Tangier Medina
• Soak up vibe at Gran Café de Paris
• Visit Cape Spartel and Belvedere site
• Stop for photos of villages and forests
• Visit Camels site on Atlantic Ocean side
• Take a camel ride (5–10 minutes)

The experience

You arrive at Tangier's port or your hotel and meet your private guide, who picks you up in a deluxe minivan. The tour moves through the old Medina on foot, walking its five historic squares to see the real Tangier beyond the usual tourist route. You visit the Musée de la Kasbah, browse the souks for shopping, and pause at Gran Café de Paris or Café Baba's in the Kasbah for mint tea and a sense of the city's rhythm.

The second half takes you to Cap Spartel, a panoramic site where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. You stop to photograph the villages and forests on both sides of the coast, and at the Camels site on the Atlantic beach you can ride for 5 to 10 minutes or simply take pictures. The guide offers professional advice throughout, steering you toward the sights and experiences that fit your interests rather than following a fixed script.

The minivan includes bottled water for all passengers, and the guide handles all the logistics of entry and navigation. A private tour means you move at your own pace and skip the crowds that gather on group departures from the cruise terminal.

What’s included

• Professional English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• pickup from the port or your hotel.
• transportation in a deluxe minivan with fuel included.
• admission to the Kasbah and Medina.
• mint tea or café time.
• shopping in the souks.
• camel ride experience on the Atlantic beach.
• bottled water for all passengers.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Abu Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at Tangier port or staying nearby. Your guide picks you up at the port or your address and leads you through the Medina's five squares, so you navigate with someone who knows the layout, then finish at Cap Spartel where you can ride a camel.

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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 (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the five old squares in Tangier's Medina that the tour visits?

The tour walks through five historic squares in the Medina as part of exploring the old city, though the specific names of each square are not detailed in the itinerary. Your guide will point out their significance and history as you move through them.

Can I ride a camel at Cap Spartel, or is it just for photos?

You can choose to ride a camel on the Atlantic beach at the Camels site for 5 to 10 minutes, or simply take photographs. The camel ride experience is included in the tour.

Does the tour include entry to the Kasbah and Medina?

Yes, admission to both the Kasbah and the Medina is included, along with entry to the Musée de la Kasbah.

Where does the tour start, and can I be picked up somewhere other than the port?

The tour starts at Tangier's port, but you can request pickup from any other address in the city instead. Let the operator know your preferred location when you book.