Tangier sunset camel ride with Moroccan BBQ dinner

Unwind with sweet tea and coastal views after a scenic Tangier drive

This evening tour in Tangier combines scenic coastal stops with a camel ride at sunset and a traditional Moroccan dinner. You'll visit Al Hafa viewpoint and Hercules Caves, then ride along the beach as the sun drops, take a tea break with local sweets, and finish with grilled meat and vegetables served with views over the water. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group, and pickup from your hotel is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Cape Spartel20m
2. Caves of HerculesEntry included20m

Evening tour with camel ride and dinner

• Scenic drive through Tangier
• Visit Café Hafa for tea
• Explore Hercules Cave
• Walk in Perdicaris Park
• Stop at Cap Spartel viewpoint
• Discover hidden small cave
• Camel ride along the beach
• Tea break with Moroccan sweets
• Enjoy Moroccan BBQ dinner

The experience

Your afternoon starts with a drive through Tangier's landmarks. Al Hafa, perched on the cliffside, gives you a quiet terrace where the sea and city spread below: the kind of spot where writers and artists have sat for decades. Then you explore Hercules Caves, where the rock opens into chambers shaped like the African continent, layered with local legend and the weight of the place itself. The route also passes Perdicaris Park, a green stretch with tall trees and the historic mansion at its center, and Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean at the lighthouse.

As the light starts to go, you mount a camel for a ride along the beach. The animal moves at its own pace. The Atlantic is on one side and the cliffs rise on the other. After the ride, you stop for Moroccan mint tea and pastries: a break to settle and watch the last of the sun. The evening closes with a Moroccan barbecue: grilled meat, vegetables, bread. You eat in a traditional setting with views across the water, the kind of meal that tastes different when you've spent the day moving through the city and the coast.

The tour runs five hours total. A live guide speaks English or Spanish and moves the group through each stop. Hotel pickup is included, and gratuities are covered in the price. The camel ride itself is the centerpiece, not a long trek, but a real moment on the beach as the day ends.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• camel ride along the beach at sunset.
• Moroccan mint tea and traditional sweets.
• Moroccan BBQ dinner with panoramic views.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• gratuities.

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 04:00 and 17:00, from US$ 97 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 7 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00 and 17:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 75 private ›

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nada tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want one continuous evening that moves through multiple experiences (drive, caves, camel ride, tea, and dinner) rather than coordinating separate activities.

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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: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Al Hafa viewpoint like, and why do people stop there?

Al Hafa is a clifftop café with a terrace overlooking the sea and the city below. It's one of Tangier's most iconic spots, known for the panoramic views and the peaceful atmosphere. Writers and artists have gathered there for decades, and it's a natural place to take photos and sip mint tea while you watch the water.

Can I actually go inside Hercules Caves, or is it just a photo stop?

Hercules Caves opens up for you to explore. You walk into the interior and see the chambers, including the famous opening shaped like the African continent. It's steeped in local legend (the story goes that the Greek hero Hercules rested there during his travels), and the site mixes natural beauty with that mythological connection.

How long is the camel ride, and what's it like on the beach?

The camel ride happens at sunset along the beach, and it's a relaxing experience rather than a long trek. You move at the animal's pace with the Atlantic on one side and the cliffs on the other, then stop afterward for tea and Moroccan sweets before heading to dinner.

Is the Moroccan BBQ dinner included in the price, or do I pay extra?

The dinner is included. You end the evening with a traditional Moroccan barbecue (grilled meat and vegetables) served in a warm, traditional setting with panoramic views. Gratuities are also covered in the tour price.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to ride a camel?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The camel ride itself is a calm experience, not strenuous, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout.