Tangier Private Tour: Highlights, Old Town & Camel Ride

The Kasbah was built as a fortress to guard the city's secrets.

A private five to six hour tour of Tangier combines sightseeing the modern city, Perdicaris Park and Cap Spartel lighthouse with a walking exploration of the Kasbah, Medina and souks, ending with Moroccan mint tea. Your private guide and driver pick you up from your hotel, cruise ship or ferry. A camel ride on the Atlantic beach is available on request. The tour works for all fitness levels and infants can travel in a pram.

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Private highlights and Old Town 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Pickup is included

Premium Bestseller Tour 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Private breakfast or lunch with camels, pickup included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Tangier highlights and old town tour

• Start from cruise, ferry or hotel
• Drive through modern Tangier city centre
• Stop at Perdicaris Park for views
• Visit Cap Spartel lighthouse
• Optional camel ride on Atlantic beach
• Explore Tangier Kasbah fortress
• Discover Medina and Souks
• Enjoy local food and drinks
• End with Moroccan mint tea
• Drop off at cruise, ferry or hotel

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Parc Perdicaris 10m
2. Cape Spartel 15m
3. Tangier Kasbah 30m
4. Tangier 2h

What’s included

• Hotel, cruise or ferry pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with a separate driver.
• private accredited English-speaking guide.
• camel ride on the Atlantic beach.
• Moroccan mint tea at the end of the tour.

Times

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• Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 14:00 15:00

Information

Visit Tangier's modern quarters, Perdicaris Park and Cap Spartel lighthouse, then walk the Kasbah and Medina souks with a private guide and driver.

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 128 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, cruise ship or ferry, then moves through Tangier's modern quarters toward Perdicaris Park: a ten-minute drive from the city centre. This green space sits on one of Northern Africa's most striking viewpoints, overlooking the Gibraltar Strait from the former residence of American diplomat Ion Perdicaris. From there, you head to Cap Spartel lighthouse, the point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean at Africa's northernmost tip. An optional camel ride on the sandy Atlantic coast breaks up the drive if you want it.

The second half shifts to the old town. Your guide walks you through the Kasbah (originally a military fortress protecting the city), then into the Medina, the historical heart where merchants, traders and artisans have worked for centuries. The souks fill with stalls of spices, ceramics, leather, metalwork and handmade textiles. You get free time to shop, eat at local restaurants and drink mint tea or other refreshments. The narrow alleys and market atmosphere show how Moroccan economic and social life actually works, not a version staged for visitors.

The tour ends with Moroccan mint tea before your driver returns you to your hotel, cruise ship or ferry. A private air-conditioned vehicle and accredited guide stay with you throughout, so the pacing and stops are yours to shape.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. When you book, you choose your hotel from 128 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Kasbah in Tangier and why is it worth visiting?

The Tangier Kasbah is a fortress built to protect the city and its secrets, and it sits at the heart of the old town's historical quarter. Walking through it gives you access to the narrow alleys and the layers of Moroccan history layered into the streets.

Where exactly is Cap Spartel and what makes it special?

Cap Spartel is Africa's northernmost point, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. The lighthouse there marks this geographical meeting point and offers one of the region's most striking views.

Can I ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, a camel ride on the sandy Atlantic beach is available on request during the tour. It's an optional stop, so you can choose whether to include it.

What's included in the price of this private tour?

The tour includes hotel, cruise or ferry pickup and drop-off; a private air-conditioned vehicle; a private accredited guide speaking English; the camel ride; and a separate driver throughout the day.

Can the tour start from Tangier airport instead of my hotel?

Yes, the tour can start from Tangier International Airport upon request. Let your operator know your preference when you book.

Operated by Tangier By Guide. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago