Tangier day trip from Gibraltar: Private tour with camel ride

Cross the Strait by ferry, ride a camel on Moroccan sand, and walk the medina with a guide who knows the city.

A private day trip from Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco, with round-trip ferry, air-conditioned transport, a local guide and driver, and a camel ride on the beach. You'll see Cape Spartel where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, explore the Hercules Caves, walk the Kasbah and medina, and eat traditional Moroccan breakfast and lunch at a terrace overlooking the old city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cape Spartel20m
2. Caves of Hercules20m · entry included
3. Tangier Kasbah20m

Private Tangier tour from Gibraltar

• Ride from Gibraltar to Tarifa ferry port
• Cross Strait of Gibraltar by express ferry
• Meet local guide and driver in Tangier
• Visit Mohammed V Mosque
• See Marshan Palace
• Explore Perdicaris Forest
• Visit Cape Spartel and Hercules Caves
• Enjoy camel ride
• Discover Tangier Kasbah and Dar el Makhzen
• Walk in Jardin de la Mendoubia
• Visit Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures
• See American Legation Museum
• Lunch on panoramic terrace in Medina
• Explore Medina souks and craft shops
• Visit Moise Nahon building
• Return ferry crossing to Tarifa
• Drive back to Gibraltar or requested drop-off

The experience

The day starts with pickup from Gibraltar and a drive along the Costa del Sol to Tarifa, where you board an express ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar: about an hour's crossing. Your guide and driver meet you at the terminal in Tangier and stay with you for the full day. Because it's a private tour, the pace and stops are yours to shape: you move through the city's main sites without a fixed schedule or a group waiting around.

The route takes you to Cape Spartel, a promontory 300 meters above sea level at the northwestern tip of Africa, where you stand at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Below the cape lie the Hercules Caves, with a sea entrance shaped like the African continent when viewed from the water. A natural formation the Phoenicians are believed to have carved. You'll also see the Tangier Kasbah, the palace complex built by Sultan Moulay Ismail overlooking the city, and walk through the medina's maze of narrow streets and colorful souks. The camel ride happens on the beach, and lunch is served at a panoramic terrace in the medina where you can watch the old city spread below while you eat.

The ferry tickets, vehicle transport in both Spain and Morocco, professional guide, camel ride, and both meals are included. You get time to browse the craft shops and bazaars, and the guide helps you find quality pieces and negotiate fairly. The return ferry crossing and drop-off in Gibraltar happen in the late afternoon, making this roughly a 10- to 11-hour day from start to finish.

What’s included

• Round-trip ferry tickets across the Strait of Gibraltar.
• air-conditioned private vehicle transport in Spain and Morocco.
• professional licensed guide in English or Spanish.
• camel ride on the beach.
• traditional Moroccan breakfast and lunch.
• coffee and tea.
• bottled water.
• entrance fee to the Hercules Caves.
• pickup and drop-off from Gibraltar.
• WiFi on board.
• time for shopping in local bazaars.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ali Tanger Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and driver rather than joining a group, and the day's pace stays flexible to your interests. Choose it if you want someone who knows Tangier to lead you through the medina and explain the history of each site, and if having your own vehicle and guide means you can linger where you want without holding others back.

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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 (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Cape Spartel and why is it worth seeing?

Cape Spartel is a 300-meter promontory at the northwestern point of Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea meet. The view from the top is the main reason travelers visit, and below the cape sit the Hercules Caves, which you also explore on this tour.

Can I ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, a camel ride on the beach is included in the tour itinerary.

What happens in the medina, and how much time do I have to shop?

You walk through the medina's narrow streets and visit traditional craft shops and colorful souks. Your guide helps you find quality products and negotiate prices fairly, and you have dedicated time built into the day for shopping and browsing.

How long is the ferry crossing from Gibraltar to Tangier?

The express ferry takes up to one hour each way across the Strait of Gibraltar.

Are meals included, and what kind of food will I eat?

Traditional Moroccan breakfast and lunch are both included. Lunch is served at a panoramic terrace in the medina overlooking the old city, and you'll also have coffee or tea and bottled water throughout the day.