Tangier Private Tour From Cruise Ship: Camel Ride & Kasbah

Ride camels by the beach, then navigate the Medina's spice markets with someone who grew up there

A private full-day tour of Tangier departing from the cruise ship with a native guide who was born and raised in the old town Medina. You ride camels near Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel in the new city, then explore the Kasbah, Medina, Grand Souk, museums and spice markets on foot. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and additional languages; pickup, private transport, parking and the camel ride are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tangier's city and markets

• Visit Cap Spartel and Perdicaris Park
• Ride camels near Hercules Caves
• Explore the Kasbah and Medina
• Walk through Soco Grande
• Visit museums and spice markets
• Shop at the Berber market

The Experience

What makes this tour different is the guide himself—someone who still lives in the Tangier Medina and has spent his life meeting travelers there. He structures the day in two halves: the new city first, where you ride camels near Hercules Caves and the cliffs at Cape Spartel and Perdicaris Park, then the old town, where the Kasbah, Medina, Grand Souk and spice markets open up differently when you're walking them with someone who knows which alley leads where and why the Berber market operates the way it does.

The seven-hour itinerary moves between the coastal attractions and the dense warren of the Medina without rushing either one. Private transportation means the schedule stays yours—no waiting for other groups, no fixed departure times from stops. The camel ride sits in the new city section, a small tour near the caves; the Medina half covers the Kasbah, the Grand Souk, the spice markets and the museum. Lunch is not included, so you can choose where and what to eat, or ask the guide for a recommendation based on what you want to spend and how much time you have.

Pickup happens at the cruise port, and the guide meets you there. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, and all surfaces and areas are navigable. Service animals are welcome. If you're traveling with someone under 18, let the operator know when you book—the minimum age listed is 18, but the operator may be able to arrange exceptions depending on the group.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the day.
• a camel ride near Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel.
• guided access to the Kasbah, Medina, Grand Souk, spice markets and museum.
• parking fees.
• pickup at the cruise port.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tangier Private Tours&Activeties _Day Trips

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a guide who actually lives in the Medina and can show you how it works from the inside—the route, the markets, the layers of the old town make more sense when someone who grew up there is walking you through it. The private format means no group schedule; you move at your own pace and spend as long as you want at each stop.

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Top questions

What exactly is the camel ride like, and where does it happen?

The camel ride is a small tour near Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel in the new city section of Tangier, by the beach. It's part of the morning itinerary before you head into the Medina.

How much time do you spend in the Medina and what do you actually do there?

The Medina takes up the second half of the day. You walk through the Kasbah, the Grand Souk, the spice markets and visit a museum with your guide, who navigates the narrow streets and explains what you're seeing as a person who lives there.

Is lunch included, and where do you eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You choose where and when to eat during the day, or the guide can recommend a restaurant that fits your budget and the time you have available.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages. Let the operator know which language you prefer when you book.

How does pickup work if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

The guide meets you at the cruise port in Tangier and handles all transportation for the full seven hours. Private transport is included, so you don't arrange your own way around the city.

Can I do this tour if I have mobility concerns or use a wheelchair?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas, surfaces and transportation options are accessible, and service animals are welcome. Let the operator know about any specific needs when you book.