Private Tour to Assilah from Tangier: Street Art & Atlantic Coast

Assilah's old medina, camel ride, and wild Atlantic beaches in one morning

A private tour from Tangier to Assilah, the artist's city on Morocco's Atlantic coast 50km away, covers the painted old medina, Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, a camel ride on Achakar beach, and the kasbah's medieval ramparts. The tour runs five hours with private air-conditioned transport, a live guide in your choice of five languages, and WiFi on board. Pickup from your Tangier hotel is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Assilah and Atlantic coast

• Visit Cap Spartel
• Explore Hercules Caves
• Take camel ride on Achakar beach
• Discover Assilah street art
• Visit Kasbah and medieval ramparts
• Meet artists and painters
• Enjoy Moroccan food
• Explore sandy beaches and water sports

The experience

Assilah sits on the Atlantic coast famous for its annual music and arts festivals, and the tour starts at Cap Spartel before moving into the Hercules Caves, two of the region's most-visited natural sites. From there you ride a camel on Achakar beach, then head into the old city itself: a small, clean medina with narrow streets and walls covered in murals painted by resident artists and visiting painters. The kasbah and medieval ramparts frame the waterfront, and you'll have time to meet some of the artists working in the studios and galleries scattered through the streets.

The route traces the Atlantic coast's wild beaches and natural landscape, giving you a sense of how Moroccan life and traditions shape this corner of the country. You can try local food at a spot your guide knows, explore the sandy beaches, and ask for detours or changes to the itinerary. The tour is built to move at your pace. The five-hour window covers all the main stops without rushing, and the air-conditioned van means you're comfortable between sites.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from your Tangier hotel.
• a live guide in your choice of five languages.
• WiFi on board.
• a camel ride on Achakar beach.
• and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Said Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Tangier without a car or prefer not to drive the Atlantic coast route yourself. Private pickup means you don't arrange transport to meet a group, and the five-hour loop fits easily into a day without eating into morning or evening plans elsewhere in the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

What is there to do in Assilah's old medina?

Assilah's medina is small and walkable, with narrow streets and walls decorated with colorful murals by local and visiting artists. You'll meet painters and artists in their studios, visit the kasbah and medieval ramparts overlooking the Atlantic, and absorb the peaceful atmosphere that draws creative people to the city year-round.

Does the tour include a camel ride?

Yes, a camel ride on Achakar beach is part of the itinerary. It's one of the stops between Cap Spartel and the old city, so you get both the natural sites and the beach experience in one tour.

What are Cap Spartel and Hercules Caves?

Cap Spartel is a headland on the Atlantic coast near Tangier, and Hercules Caves are sea caves carved into the cliffs nearby. Both are natural landmarks on the route between Tangier and Assilah, visited early in the tour before heading into the city itself.

Can I request changes to the stops or timing?

Yes, the tour operator welcomes your requests and can adjust the itinerary to fit your interests. The five-hour window is flexible enough to spend more time at sites you want to linger at or skip stops that don't appeal to you.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but your guide can take you to a local restaurant where you can try Moroccan food. You can eat at your own pace and cost.