Private Tangier tour: Kasbah, Hercules Caves & camel ride

The Hercules Caves have a sea entrance shaped like Africa when you look out from inside.

A private 4-hour tour of Tangier with a certified local guide and driver, starting from your hotel. You visit the Kasbah palace overlooking the city, the Hercules Caves with their famous Map of Africa sea entrance, Cap Spartel at the northwesternmost point of Africa where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and ride a camel on Achakkar Beach. The tour includes time in the old Medina to walk the markets, see traditional craft shops, and eat at a panoramic terrace overlooking the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Cape Spartel20m
2. Caves of Hercules20m
3. Tangier Kasbah20m

Explore Tangier's historic and scenic sites

• Visit Mohammed V Mosque
• Pass by Marshan Palace
• Walk in Parc Perdicaris Forest
• See Cap Spartel and ocean views
• Ride a camel on Achakkar Beach
• Explore Hercules Caves
• Discover Tangier Kasbah
• Visit Tangier American Legation Museum
• See Moshe Nahon Synagogue
• Tour Medina of Tangier and markets

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven through Tangier in an air-conditioned car with Mohamed Ali, who speaks English and Spanish and knows the city's layered history. The tour moves between the sites that frame Tangier's identity: the Kasbah, where Sultan Moulay Ismail built his palace and gardens called Dar el Makhzen on a hill overlooking the medina; Cap Spartel, a promontory 300 meters above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, 12 kilometers west of the city; and the Hercules Caves, which sit below the cape and have two entrances. One from the sea, one from land. The sea entrance is known as the Map of Africa because of its shape when viewed from the water, believed to have been carved by the Phoenicians.

You'll ride a camel on Achakkar Beach, a moment most visitors don't expect to find on a city tour. The Medina is where the afternoon opens up: you walk through the small streets and colorful markets with your guide, who steers you toward the best quality products and helps you negotiate prices if you want to buy. There's time to sit at one of the panoramic terraces overlooking the old city and eat Moroccan food, and you can visit the traditional craft shops to watch how things are made. The tour also passes the Mohammed V Mosque, completed in 1983; the Marshan Palace, which served as the seat of the Legislative Assembly during the Tangier International Zone; and the Tangier American Legation Museum, the first American public property outside the United States.

Coffee, tea, or fresh orange juice is included, along with mineral water and WiFi on board. The car is wheelchair accessible, and all areas you visit are accessible as well. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total, and your guide will make sure you see the city at a pace that lets you absorb it rather than rush through.

What’s included

• Professional local guide and multilingual driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• camel ride on Achakkar Beach.
• coffee, tea, or fresh orange juice.
• mineral water.
• WiFi on board.
• time for shopping and exploring the markets.
• air-conditioned transportation throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 36 years) · Senior (37 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by RMT Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you want to set your own pace at each landmark: linger in the Medina, spend extra time at Hercules Caves, or stay longer at Cap Spartel's viewpoint without keeping a group waiting.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (under 12).

What is the Map of Africa in the Hercules Caves?

The sea entrance to the Hercules Caves is shaped like the African continent when viewed from the water. It's believed to have been carved by the Phoenicians and is one of the most recognizable features of the caves, visible only from the ocean side.

Can I ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, a camel ride on Achakkar Beach is included in the tour. It's one of the stops you make on the way to or from Cap Spartel.

Will I have time to shop in the Medina?

The tour includes time for shopping in the Medina's markets and craft shops. Your guide will help you find the best quality products and negotiate prices if you want to buy souvenirs or traditional Moroccan crafts.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included, but you'll have time to eat at one of the panoramic terraces in the Medina overlooking the old city. Coffee, tea, or fresh orange juice is provided during the tour, along with mineral water.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?

Yes, the car is wheelchair accessible, and all the areas you visit (including the Medina, Kasbah, and caves) have accessible surfaces and pathways. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.