Tangier Private Day Trip: Kasbah, Caves & Camel Ride

Ferry crossing, five Tangier landmarks, a camel on the beach, and lunch without planning any of it

A private guided day trip from Marbella to Tangier crosses the Strait of Gibraltar by express ferry, then explores the Kasbah, Caves of Hercules, Cape Spartel, and Perdicaris Park with a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic. The tour includes a camel ride at Achakkar Beach, entry to the Hercules Cave and Nahon Synagogue, lunch, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the entire 10 to 12 hours: pickup and drop-off from Marbella included. Only your group travels together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cape Spartel30m · entry included
2. Caves of Hercules25m · entry included
3. Tangier Kasbah1h

Luxury private day trip to Tangier

• Pickup from Marbella location
• Drive to Tarifa in air-conditioned van
• Cross Strait of Gibraltar by express ferry
• Visit Mohamed V Mosque
• Walk in Perdicaris Park
• Explore Cap Spartel and lighthouse
• Enjoy camel ride at Achakkar Beach
• Tour Hercules Cave
• Visit the Casbah of Tangier
• Lunch at Place du Grand Tanger
• Visit Nahon Synagogue
• Stroll through Petit Socco and old Medina
• Get return ferry tickets to Tarifa
• Ferry back to Tarifa
• Drive back to Marbella or requested location

The experience

Your driver picks you up in Marbella and takes you to Tarifa, where you board an express ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar. The crossing lasts about an hour. When you arrive in Tangier, your guide is waiting at the terminal with a sign bearing your name. From there, the day unfolds as a private tour: no shared groups, no set itinerary you have to follow at someone else's pace.

The stops move through Tangier's layers. You walk the Kasbah, the historic fortress with narrow streets and ancient walls that overlook the city. You visit the Mohamed V Mosque, a 20th-century landmark near the port with traditional Islamic tile work and a tall minaret. Perdicaris Park offers a break (gardens, palm trees, a pond with ducks) before you head to Cape Spartel, the coastal promontory where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, marked by its lighthouse. Then comes Achakkar Beach, where you ride a camel along the shore, a moment most travelers come to Morocco to have. Lunch happens during the day, and you also get entry to the Caves of Hercules, the legendary coastal cave with rock formations and views, plus the Nahon Synagogue, a restored 17th-century building that holds the city's Jewish heritage. Before the return ferry, you walk through Petit Socco, the historic market square in the old Medina, and browse Place du Grand Tanger if time allows.

The return ferry departs when your guide arranges it, and your driver meets you in Tarifa to drive you back to Marbella or another location you request. The entire trip (vehicle, guide, ferry tickets both ways, camel ride, cave and synagogue entry, lunch, and brunch) is included. You don't arrange ferries, negotiate with vendors, or figure out how to get between stops. Your guide handles it, and the vehicle stays yours the whole day.

What’s included

• Round-trip ferry tickets across the Strait of Gibraltar.
• private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the entire day.
• private official tour guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• entry to the Caves of Hercules and Nahon Synagogue.
• camel ride at Achakkar Beach.
• lunch and brunch.
• pickup and drop-off from Marbella and surrounding areas.
• shopping time in the Medina and at Place du Grand Tanger.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Radi Lemtiri

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're crossing from Marbella and want a private guide and vehicle for the full day, so you move through Tangier's landmarks at your own pace rather than joining a group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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.

What's included in the price for this Tangier day trip from Marbella?

The private day trip includes round-trip ferry tickets across the Strait of Gibraltar, air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the entire day, a private guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic, entry to the Caves of Hercules and Nahon Synagogue, a camel ride at Achakkar Beach, lunch and brunch, and pickup and drop-off from Marbella or surrounding areas.

How long does the ferry crossing from Tarifa to Tangier take?

The express ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar lasts about one hour. Your guide meets you at the terminal exit in Tangier and your driver waits for you in Tarifa on the return.

Will I be sharing this tour with other travelers?

No. This is a private tour: only your group joins the guide and vehicle. You don't merge with other travelers at any point during the day.

Is the camel ride at Achakkar Beach included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride at Achakkar Beach is included in the tour price. It's part of the full itinerary along with all other stops and activities.

What time does the tour start and end?

Your driver picks you up from your Marbella location in the morning. The entire tour lasts 10 to 12 hours, including the ferry crossings, all stops in Tangier, and the return drive to Marbella.