Tangier day tour from Tarifa: Private guide and ferry included

The Caves of Hercules have a sea entrance shaped like the map of Africa.

A private day tour from Tarifa to Tangier combines express ferry passage, a local guide, and sightseeing in a climate-controlled minivan across nine to ten hours. You visit the Kasbah, Caves of Hercules, Perdicaris Park, the Medina's markets and the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Ferry tickets, Moroccan lunch, camel ride, and the guide are included. The driver meets you at the port with your name on a sign.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cape Spartel20m
2. Caves of Hercules20m · entry included
3. Tangier Kasbah30m

Full day Tangier private tour

• Take express ferry from Tarifa to Tangier
• Meet driver and guide at ferry terminal
• Visit Cape Spartel lighthouse viewpoint
• Explore Caves of Hercules
• Ride camels along Atlantic Coast
• Visit Perdicaris Park (Arrmelat Forest)
• See American public property in Tangier
• Explore Medina Petite Socco and markets
• Enjoy lunch with tagine in Medina
• Visit Tangier Kasbah and palace gardens
• Learn about Tangier's historical role

The experience

The tour starts with an express ferry from Tarifa across the Strait to Tangier. Your driver and guide are waiting at the port to collect you, then you settle into the air-conditioned minivan for the day's route through the city and its surroundings. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese, and walks you through Tangier's history, culture and the daily life of its residents as you move between stops.

You begin at Cape Spartel, where the lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the Strait and the view opens onto the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. From there you head to the Caves of Hercules, where the sea entrance is known as "The Map of Africa". A natural formation believed to have been carved by the Phoenicians, visible in that shape when viewed from the water. A camel ride follows along the Atlantic Coast before you reach Perdicaris Park, named after an American businessman kidnapped there in 1904. The park is now the first American public property outside the United States and marks the historical ties between Morocco and the U.S.

The Medina's Petite Socco, once one of Morocco's greatest markets, is next, where you walk the charming streets past colorful craftsman shops and cafes that once served writers, diplomats and businessmen. Lunch is a tagine meal in town. You finish at the Kasbah, a complex of castles on a hilltop overlooking the city, built by the Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. The Kasbah Museum is included in your entry. Coffee or tea rounds out the afternoon before the return ferry to Tarifa.

What’s included

• Express ferry tickets to and from Tangier.
• private guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese.
• air-conditioned minivan transport.
• entry to the Kasbah Museum.
• camel ride along the Atlantic Coast.
• Moroccan tagine lunch.
• coffee and tea.
• WiFi on board the ferry.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Omar Private Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide who speaks your language and a fixed itinerary that covers Tangier's main sights (the Kasbah, Caves of Hercules, Medina markets and the meeting point of two seas) without building the day yourself. The minivan, ferry tickets and lunch are arranged, so you step off the boat and the route is already set.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly is the Caves of Hercules sea entrance supposed to look like?

The sea entrance to the Caves of Hercules is known as "The Map of Africa" because the natural opening is believed to be shaped like the African continent when viewed from the water. Phoenicians are thought to have carved it into that form.

Do I need to arrange my own ferry tickets to Tangier from Tarifa?

Ferry tickets are included in the tour price. You withdraw them and board the express ferry as part of the day's itinerary, with your guide and driver meeting you at the Tangier port.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will I eat?

Moroccan lunch is included in the tour. You'll eat a tagine meal in town during the stop at the Medina, along with coffee or tea.

Will I actually ride a camel, or just see them?

You ride a camel along the Atlantic Coast as part of the tour. It's a short ride included in the day's stops.

What is Perdicaris Park and why is it significant?

Perdicaris Park, also known as Arrmelat Forest or Forest Leglawi, is named after an American businessman, Perdicaris, who was kidnapped there in 1904. It is now the first American public property outside the United States and represents the historical cultural and diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco.

How long does the whole tour take, and what time do I need to be ready?

The tour runs nine to ten hours from start to finish. Your driver picks you up at the Tarifa ferry terminal, and the day includes the ferry crossing, all sightseeing stops, lunch and the return journey.