14-Hour Tangier Cultural Tour from Sevilla by Ferry

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cross the Strait of Gibraltar between Europe and Africa
• 02 Visit Hercules Cave, with its opening in the shape of Africa
• 03 See Cape Spartel at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar
• 04 Explore Tangier's Old Village, Medina, and craft market

Hop on the ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar and reach Tangier for a full day of exploring its Medina, old streets, handicraft markets, and more. Discover this charming Moroccan city while visiting landmarks such as the Hercules Cave and Cape Spartel. According to legend, Tangier was the name of a goddess, lover of Hercules, who separated Europe from Africa by opening the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Hop on the ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar and reach Tangier for a full day of exploring its Medina, old streets, handicraft markets, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sevilla, Tangier

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tangier City Tour by Ferry from Sevilla

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Sevilla and transfer to Tarifa to catch the ferry.

• Cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry to Tangier and explore this charming city. Visit the Old Village, the Medina of Tanger and its craft market, and the Zoco, the fresh fish and vegetable market.

  • Old Village

  • Medina of Tanger, craft market

  • The Zoco, fresh fish and vegetable market

  • Hercules Cave, where Hercules allegedly rested during his labours, with an opening in the shape of Africa

  • Cape Spartel, a promontory in Morocco about 1,000 feet above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, 12 km west of Tangier

  • Camel stop

  • Lunch in a local restaurant

• Catch the ferry back from Tangier to Tarifa. End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Tangier tour guide

• Private transportation

• Public transportation tickets

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

• Food, drinks, and snacks

Know before you go

• The ferry route connects Spain with Morocco, and the van will be inside the ferry.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sevilla, Spain

Tour start

Rue Souss, Tanger, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.