Tangier Day Trip from Seville: Cape Spartel and Hercules Caves

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Duration13h–17h

GroupUp to 8

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PickupAt your hotel

Cross the strait and walk Morocco's coast in a single day from Seville

A full-day guided tour from Seville to Tangier, Morocco, includes ferry transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees to Cape Spartel, Hercules Caves, and the Sultan's Palace, plus a local guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French. The ferry crossing and exact timing depend on the ferry schedule, which can shift your departure and return by a few hours. Lunch at a traditional restaurant and a camel ride on the beach are optional extras arranged separately.

13h–17h

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day trip to Tangier from Seville

Travel Seville to Tarifa Port
Ferry ride to Tangier
Visit Cape Spartel and lighthouse
Explore Hercules Caves
Optional camel ride at Achakkar Beach
Photo stop at Dar el Makhzen
Walk through Grand Socco
Explore Tanger City Center
Visit Tangier Grande Mosque
Return ferry to Tarifa
Car transfer back to Seville

The Experience

You leave Seville in the morning and travel to Tarifa Port, where you board the ferry to Tangier. The crossing takes you across the Strait of Gibraltar with views of the coastline before you arrive at the Mediterranean old port. A local guide meets you in Tangier and leads you through the day's stops, speaking your language from the start.

The tour moves through Tangier's landmarks in sequence. You visit Cape Spartel, the dramatic cliffside where the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans meet, with a historic lighthouse and panoramic views. From there you explore the Hercules Caves, a natural formation of grottoes with a rock shape resembling the map of Africa, set against sea views and linked to ancient mythology. You walk through the medina's Grand Socco, a vibrant plaza full of local life and street performances, then see Dar el Makhzen, the royal palace with Moroccan tilework and gardens. The Tangier Grande Mosque on Rue de la Marine stands as a landmark of Islamic architecture, and you have time in the modern Tanger City Center on Avenue de France for shopping and wandering. Achakkar Beach offers a quieter moment if the schedule allows—golden sands and tranquil waters where you can rest before the return journey.

The ferry back to Tarifa departs in the late afternoon, and you arrive in Seville by evening. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though exact times shift based on ferry schedules and traffic. If you want lunch, a traditional Moroccan meal at a local restaurant costs €25 per person, arranged in advance. A camel ride on Achakkar Beach is optional at €35 per person. Ferry tickets (€120 per person) are a separate local payment due a week before your departure date.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seville.
roundtrip ferry crossing to Tangier (local payment of €120 per person due one week prior).
entrance fees to Cape Spartel, the lighthouse, Hercules Caves, Dar el Makhzen palace, and Kasba Museum.
guided tour in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese.
local guide throughout the day in Tangier.

Good to know

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting from Seville and want a full day in Tangier with a local guide covering the medina, palaces, and coastal landmarks—the ferry schedule means you'll depart early morning and return evening, so you need flexibility around those crossing times.