6-Hour Tangier Cultural Tour with Kasbah and Caves of Hercules

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Drive through Tangier's new city past Avenue Mohammed V and the French and Spanish districts
• 02 Stand at Cap Spartel where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean
• 03 Visit the Caves of Hercules and learn about Tangier's Greek mythology
• 04 Explore the 15th-century Kasbah and its archaeological museum
• 05 Walk through the old Medina's narrow alleys, markets, and legendary cafés

Discover Tangier on a half-day cultural tour that combines the city's coastal landmarks with its historic heart. Drive through the new city past Avenue Mohammed V, the French and Spanish districts, and the California zone where the Royal Palace is located, then stop at Cap Spartel, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the Caves of Hercules to learn about the Greek mythology linked to Tangier, before exploring the 15th-century Kasbah and the old Medina with its narrow alleyways, colorful shops, workshops, food market, Petit Socco, and legendary cafés.

Visit the Cap Spartel lighthouse, built in 1864 at the point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Tangier

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cap Spartel Lighthouse and Coastal Views

• Visit the Cap Spartel lighthouse, built in 1864 at the point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.

2

Day 02

Caves of Hercules and Greek Mythology

• Stop at the Caves of Hercules and learn about the Greek mythology linked to Tangier. The site dates back to the Neolithic Age.

3

Day 03

Kasbah Walk and Archaeological Museum

• Take a walk through the narrow alleyways of the Kasbah, which dates from the 15th century, and visit its archaeological museum, which has served as a royal palace since the 17th century.

4

Day 04

Old Medina, Markets, and Legendary Cafés

• Take a walk through the old Medina of Tangier, visit its food market, the Grand Socco, the Petit Socco, and its legendary cafés, and meet the locals as they go about their daily activities.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide
• Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation with driver
• Entrance fees to the Kasbah Museum
• Pick-up and drop-off from the Port de Tanger Ville
• Local taxes

What's Not Included

• Traditional Moroccan meal - €15 per person
• Camel ride on the beach - €10 per person
• Entrance to the American Legation - €5 per person

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes, as there is a nice walk in the second part of the tour.

Know before you go

• The Kasbah Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
• The American Legation is closed on Sundays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Port de Tanger Ville, Boulevard Mohamed VI, Tanger, Maroc

Tour start

Tangier, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.