Tangier day trip from Rabat: Train, Kasbah and camel ride

Train to Tangier, camel ride on the Atlantic, and the Kasbah overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar

A full-day tour from Rabat to Tangier by high-speed train includes hotel transfers, a registered guide, and a camel ride on the beach. The itinerary covers Cape Spartel (where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet), the Caves of Hercules, the Kasbah museum, Petit Socco, the Great Mosque, and the American Legation. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Museum entry fees and gratuities are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Cape Spartel45m
2. Caves of Hercules30m

Full-day tour from Rabat to Tangier

• Pickup from hotel in Rabat
• Transfer to Rabat train station
• High-speed train to Tangier
• Meet guide at Tangier train station
• Visit Cape Spartel viewpoint
• Explore Caves of Hercules
• Camel ride on Tangier beach
• Visit Parc Perdicaris
• Tour Musee de la Kasbah
• Visit American Legation museum
• Pass by Petit Socco plaza
• See Great Mosque of Tangier
• Pass by Sultan Mohamed V square
• Return train to Rabat
• Transfer to hotel in Rabat

The experience

Your hotel pickup in Rabat gets you to the train station for the high-speed train to Tangier. Once you arrive, your guide meets you at Tangier station and takes you first to Cape Spartel, a promontory about 1,000 feet above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean and Atlantic converge. A 15-minute drive brings you to the Caves of Hercules, an ancient cave complex with two entrances (one to the sea and one to the land) a major stop on the Tangier coast.

From there, it's a short ride to the beach for a camel ride along the Atlantic shore. The day continues through Parc Perdicaris (also known as Armelat Forest), then to the Kasbah museum, a significant Mediterranean cultural site, and the American Legation, a historic national monument that now houses a museum, research library and cultural center. You'll pass through Petit Socco, the plaza in the Medina where Sultan Mohamed V launched Morocco's independence appeal in 1947, and see the Great Mosque of Tangier, an Andalusian-Moorish structure with green doors and white walls built in the 19th century.

After your exploration, your driver takes you back to Tangier train station for the direct train to Rabat, where a driver meets you at the station for the final transfer to your hotel. The full day runs 10 to 12 hours. WiFi is available on board, and the air-conditioned vehicle is suitable for all fitness levels. Children from age 1 are welcome.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transfer from your Rabat accommodation to the train station and back.
• high-speed train tickets to and from Tangier.
• registered historian guide in English or Spanish.
• camel ride on the beach.
• WiFi on board.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 21

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?At 10 to 12 hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves your morning free if you arrive in Rabat early. The high-speed train handles the long distance, so you're not spending hours in a van. The camel ride and beach time break up the stops at historical sites.

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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 (1 to 11 years).

What's the camel ride like on this Tangier tour?

The camel ride happens on the most famous beach in Tangier, along the Atlantic Ocean shore. It's a short activity built into the day after you visit the Caves of Hercules.

Does the tour include entry to the Kasbah museum and Caves of Hercules?

The tour stops at both the Kasbah museum and the Caves of Hercules, but their entry fees are separate and not included in the tour price. You pay them on site if you choose to enter.

How much time do I spend on the train?

You take the high-speed train from Rabat to Tangier in the morning and return by direct train in the late afternoon. The train is part of the round-trip, with your guide meeting you at Tangier station to begin the day's stops.

Are there stops in the old town and markets of Tangier?

Yes. The itinerary includes Petit Socco in the Medina district, the Great Mosque, and the American Legation in the historic center. These are walkable stops where you can see the narrow streets and cultural landmarks, though the tour focuses more on the major historical sites and coastal attractions than on market browsing time.