Tangier Private Tour from Marbella: Camel Ride & Kasbah

A day crossing the strait to Tangier, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.

You get picked up from Marbella, driven to the ferry, crossed to Tangier with a private guide waiting, and taken through the Kasbah, Hercules Caves, Cape Spartel, and the medina souks with lunch included. A camel ride on Achakkar beach and time in the colorful markets are built into the day. The ferry and all transport in Spain and Morocco are arranged. You only need to be ready at pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Cape Spartel15m
2. Caves of Hercules25m
3. Tangier Kasbah25m

Tangier private tour from Marbella

• Drive from Marbella along Costa del Sol
• Board express ferry to Tangier
• Meet guide at Tangier terminal
• Visit Perdicaris Forest
• See meeting point of Mediterranean and Atlantic
• Explore Caves of Hercules
• Ride camels on Achakkar beach
• Visit Tangier Kasbah and Dar el Makhzen
• Walk through Petite Socco and souks
• Enjoy Moroccan lunch
• Return ferry crossing to Spain
• Drive along Costa del Sol to Malaga or requested point

The experience

The ferry horn sounds as you pull away from Tarifa, and suddenly Spain is behind you. Across the Strait of Gibraltar you go, and soon you're stepping onto Moroccan soil, where your guide is waiting. This private tour from Marbella moves at your pace, not a group's. Your driver and guide handle everything: the car ride down the Costa del Sol, the ferry booking, the navigation through Tangier's winding streets. You just show up at pickup and let the day unfold.

The Tangier private tour hits the landmarks most visitors miss or rush through. You'll drive along the corniche toward the new city, pass the Grand Mosque and the King's Palace, then head out through Perdicaris Forest to Cape Spartel, where you stand at the point where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet, with views that stretch across both seas. The Caves of Hercules come next, where the sea entrance is shaped like Africa when you look at it from the water, a detail the Phoenicians may have carved in deliberately. Then it's down to Achakkar beach, where you hop on a camel for a short ride along the sand and the edge of the forest. The Kasbah sits on the hill above the medina, a 17th-century palace complex built by Sultan Moulay Ismail, and from there you drop into the maze of the old city.

The medina is where the tour slows down. Petite Socco, the old souk square, was once one of Morocco's greatest markets: writers, diplomats, and bankers had offices around it, and the cafes still carry that history. You'll walk through the colorful souks, see the traditional craftsmanship, and have time to browse or just watch the rhythm of the place. Lunch happens somewhere in the middle of all this, and it's real Moroccan food, one of the world's most layered cuisines. Coffee or tea and bottled water are included throughout the day, and the air-conditioned car means you're never overheated between stops.

The return ferry carries you back across the same strait. Back in Tarifa, the drive up the Costa del Sol takes you to Marbella or wherever you're staying. The whole day (ferry both ways, private guide, camel ride, lunch) is arranged ahead of time. No haggling over transport. Just a full day in another country, handled.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Marbella or nearby, private air-conditioned transportation along the Costa del Sol to Tarifa, express ferry tickets across the Strait of Gibraltar (both directions), a private licensed guide in Tangier, visits to the Kasbah and medina with time in the colorful souks, a camel ride on Achakkar beach, a stop at Cape Spartel where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet, lunch with Moroccan cuisine, coffee or tea, bottled water, and WiFi on board the vehicle. Return transport to Marbella or your requested dropoff is included.

Before you book

Lasts 11h–12h, runs every day, 15 start times, from € 450 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 12:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by TANGIER PATITO TOURS

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Marbella or the Costa del Sol who want a full day in Morocco without arranging ferries, guides, or transport themselves. Expect a long, packed day. That's what fits the ferry crossings, the Kasbah, the caves, the camel ride, and lunch into a single trip.

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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: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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

The camel ride on Achakkar beach is included in the tour price.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch is included. It's Moroccan cuisine, and coffee, tea, juice, and bottled water are provided throughout the day.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes, you'll need a valid passport to cross the Strait of Gibraltar on the ferry and enter Morocco.

What's the difference between Cape Spartel and Perdicaris Park?

Cape Spartel is the lighthouse point where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. Perdicaris Park (also called Armelat Forest) is nearby and known for the 1904 kidnapping incident. Both offer panoramic views.

Can I visit the medina souks on my own, or is it a guided walk?

Your guide leads you through the medina and Petite Socco souk, explaining the history and pointing out traditional craftsmanship. You'll have time to browse and shop.