Tangier Guided Day Trip from Tarifa

From€115
9 hours
Tarifa, Spain

About this activity

Experience a full-day guided tour from Tarifa to Tangier, including a ferry ride, Medina exploration, and a traditional Moroccan lunch.

Highlights

  • Scenic ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Explore Tangier's historic Medina
  • Visit the Caves of Hercules
  • See Cape Espartel's lighthouse
  • Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch

Full description

Discover the enchanting city of Tangier on this immersive day trip from Tarifa. Begin with a scenic ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar, arriving in Tangier's bustling Medina. Wander through its narrow streets, soaking in the rich history and vibrant culture. Visit the Caves of Hercules, steeped in legend, and marvel at the panoramic views from Cape Espartel's lighthouse. Savor a traditional Moroccan lunch, offering a taste of local flavors. This excursion provides a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and cuisine, making it an unforgettable experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip ferry transfer from Tarifa to Tangier
  • Guided walking tour of Tangier's Medina
  • Visit to the Caves of Hercules and Cape Espartel
  • Traditional Moroccan lunch
  • Personal expenses and additional food and drinks

Itinerary

1

The guide will pick you up at the entrance door of the Port of Tarifa, where you will take the ferry to get the African continent. While you cross the Strait of Gibraltar can enjoy the magnificent views of the sea between Europe and Africa.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Once we have arrived in Tánger, we will met our local guide and will start the excursion with a panoramic tour by minibus for get to know the most emblematic places around Tangier.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

You will visit the famous Hercules Caves and you will look at the Atlantic coast to see how the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean find each other. Here we have also time to enjoy short camel ride.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
4

After exploring the exteriors of Tangier, the minibus will drop you off in the city center where you will begin a outstanding walk through the zouk and the medina.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

After walking for a while, the guide will take you to enjoy a Moroccan lunch and taste local dishes and than you will have free time for explore on your own a little bit more of this amazing city before coming back to Tarifa.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
  • Check the ferry schedule for any seasonal changes or cancellations.
  • Be prepared for potential delays at border crossings; plan accordingly.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the Medina's cobblestone streets.
  • Bring a valid passport for border crossing into Morocco.
  • Carry some local currency (Moroccan Dirhams) for personal expenses.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Full name and passport number of each traveller are requiered to book the ferry tickets.
  • You must bring your passport with you on the day of the tour.
  • Local service provider - does not offer information about visa as it is the sole responsibility of the traveler.

Traveler reviews

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Disappointing

Our tour time changed with less than 12 hours notice. We did not see the change until 1 hour before our scheduled time the following communications was very confusing with conflicting information and conflicting reasons for the change of time. I felt they did not care about us - only what suited them

C1751PPjudynMay 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Adequate but disappointing

Problem with ferry in Tarifa caused a lengthy delay without any explanation. Finally a tour guide from another tour took matters in hand and arranged for another ferry company in port to take us. No one from our tour company was there and available to help us. When we arrived in Tangiers 1-1/2 hours late our guide was still waiting. The tour consisted of a lot of bus time touring areas around Tangiers. Our guide, Rashid, was vey informative but in a large bus the view of the surroundings was greatly diminished. Our experience with the market was limited to a walk through. We then took a long walk through the narrow and hilly streets of the Casbah. Too long and too much of the same. Then because of the late start our free time at the end for shopping was greatly reduced. The best part of the tour was our guide, Rashid, who kept us informed and motivated.

michaelsW2344OBFeb 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Our family enjoyed the tour

Traveled with my husband and our 17 year old. Our initial ferry had a mechanical issue and the got us on the one leaving an hour later. Appreciated how they handled the unexpected delay.,tour guide in Tangier was knowledgeable and very welcoming.

Y2447ZBemilydFeb 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Tangiers top-notch tour

Rachid was absolutely wonderful. Informative, caring and very funny. He cared about all on his tour and is just the best. The tour itself was excellent—we were provided numerous and varied experiences.

411sherrirNov 13, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great experience and wonderful guide

Wonderful tour with an excellent guide, Rashid. Be prepared to walk a lot! Well planned events and we had a great time. Would highly recommend it.

Discover486720Sep 11, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Full name and passport number of each traveller are requiered to book the ferry tickets. You must bring your passport with you on the day of the tour. Local service provider - does not offer information about visa as it is the sole responsibility of the traveler.