Tangier Asilah Tour with Camel Ride: Mediterranean Meets Atlantic

Ride a camel where two seas meet, then explore Tangier's medina and fortress

A private tour of Tangier and the coastal town of Asilah with a licensed guide, covering the Kasbah Museum, Hercules Caves, Cape Spartel and Perdicaris park over seven to eight hours. You'll ride a camel along the Atlantic beach, watch the Mediterranean and Atlantic converge at the cape, walk through the narrow medina streets and colorful markets, and visit the 17th-century palace complex that overlooks the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Cape Spartel20m
2. Caves of Hercules25m · entry included
3. Tangier Kasbah30m

Explore Tangier and Asilah highlights

• Meet licensed guide and board minivan
• Drive along corniche to new city
• Pass Grand Mosque and Kings Palace
• Stop at Mediterranean and Atlantic meeting point
• Visit Cape Spartel lighthouse and enjoy views
• Explore Asilah city and its art
• Have local lunch and mint tea
• Visit Achakkar Beach
• Meet camels and ride along coast
• Walk through Perdicaris Park
• Visit Tangier Kasbah and gardens
• Explore Medina narrow streets and markets

The experience

How do you fit the main sights of Tangier into one day without driving yourself? A minivan picks you up and a licensed guide handles the route, the history and the stops. The tour moves through the new city past the Grand Mosque and the King's Palace, then heads north toward Asilah, a coastal town known for its art and ocean views. Along the way you'll stop at the point where the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Spartel, marked by a lighthouse 44 kilometers north of the city.

The camel ride happens at Achakkar Beach near Cape Spartel: a short ride along the Atlantic coast, not a long trek. After that, the tour moves into Perdicaris park, a forest with panoramic views over the ocean and the surrounding landscape, named after an American businessman kidnapped here in 1904. Then comes the Hercules Caves, a two-chambered site next to the King's summer palace. The sea entrance is known as "The Map of Africa" because its shape resembles the continent when viewed from the water. The cave dates back 2,500 years.

Back in Tangier, you'll walk the medina's narrow streets and explore the Petit Socco, once one of Morocco's greatest markets and home to notable writers, businessmen and diplomats. The Kasbah Museum sits in a palace complex built by Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, perched on a hill overlooking the city. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, you choose what to eat, and mint tea and coffee come throughout the day. The tour wraps in the afternoon, leaving your evening free.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan.
• a professional local guide speaking English or Spanish.
• entrance fees to the Kasbah Museum and Hercules Caves.
• a camel ride on the beach.
• coffee and tea throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by TANGIER PATITO TOURS

Is this one for you?Seven to eight hours covers the main sights without rushing, but leaves your evening free. If you need a shorter outing or want to spend more time in one place, this full-day pace may not fit: consider asking about half-day options instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What is the Hercules Caves sea entrance really like?

The sea entrance is known as "The Map of Africa" because its shape resembles the African continent when viewed from the water. The cave sits next to the King's summer palace and has two entrances (one from the sea and one from the land), and dates back 2,500 years.

Can I actually ride a camel, or is it just a photo stop?

You hop on for a camel ride along Achakkar Beach on the Atlantic coast. It's a small ride, not a long expedition, and happens near Cape Spartel after you've seen the meeting point of the two seas.

What is the Tangier Kasbah and why visit it?

The Kasbah is a palace complex built by Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, sitting on a hill that overlooks the city. The museum inside shows the palace gardens and the historical role Tangier played in linking Africa and Europe across the Mediterranean.

Is Asilah worth the drive, or is it just a quick stop?

Asilah is a coastal town about an hour's drive from Tangier, known for its art, chilled lifestyle and beautiful ocean views. The tour includes time to explore the city's unique landmarks and artwork before heading to the northern sites like Cape Spartel and the caves.

What happens at the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Atlantic?

At Cape Spartel, you stop to see where the two seas converge. The lighthouse sits 44 kilometers north of Tangier, and the views stretch across the strait toward Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coast.