Private Tangier & Asilah tour: Hidden medinas and Atlantic coast

Walk the medinas and harbor streets where Phoenician, Portuguese and Spanish history layered into one town

A private guided tour of Tangier and Asilah departing from your hotel, with an official Moroccan guide who speaks your language and navigates the medinas and hidden quarters off the main streets. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and includes air-conditioned transportation between the two towns. Lunch is not part of the package.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tangier and visit Asilah

• Visit Tangier city
• Travel to Asilah
• Explore Asilah town

The experience

You start from your Tangier hotel and travel south along the Atlantic coast to Asilah, a harbor town founded by Phoenicians in the 8th century and reshaped by centuries of Portuguese, Spanish and Moroccan rule. The guide walks you through the medina, the walled old town, and the harmonious New Town the Spanish built beside it, pointing out the architecture and the stories embedded in the streets. The route follows the slowly evolving harbor and beaches that extend northward along the coast.

The guide is an official guide approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts and speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic depending on your preference. They navigate the cultural and communication differences so you spend your time on what matters instead of figuring out logistics. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the pace lets you move through both towns without rushing.

This works well for a first afternoon in the region or a free day when you want to see beyond Tangier itself. The private format means the guide adjusts to your interests and walking speed, and you avoid the crowds that gather on the main tourist routes.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• private guided tour with an official Moroccan guide.
• hotel pickup and return to Tangier.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Achraf's Private tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs 6 to 8 hours with walking through the medinas, so you need a free afternoon and comfortable shoes. The private guide adjusts the pace to your group, making it manageable for mixed fitness levels.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

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.

How far is Asilah from Tangier, and how much time do I spend driving?

Asilah lies south of Tangier along the Atlantic coast. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours total, which includes the drive, the walking in both towns, and time to explore the medinas and harbor areas.

What exactly is the medina, and what will I see when I walk through it?

The medina is the walled old town, built over centuries and layered with Phoenician, Portuguese, Spanish and Moroccan architecture and history. You walk the streets with your guide, who explains the buildings, the defensive walls and the role each period of control left behind.

Is the walking difficult, and will I be climbing stairs or uneven ground?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The medinas involve walking through narrow streets typical of old North African towns, but the pace is set by your group and your guide adjusts to your comfort.

Does the tour include meals, and where do I eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour. Your guide can recommend places to eat in either town, and you can stop to eat during the day if you wish.

Does pickup from my hotel cost extra, or is it included?

Pickup from your Tangier hotel is included in the tour price. The guide meets you at your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the day.