Tangier Day Tour

Overview

Discover the culture, history and beauty of Tangier with a professional local guide! Dive with our professional local guide in the charming history and living culture ofTangier city! You will depart and begin your tour with sightseeing and a drive to Cap Spartel, East Tangier, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean sea. Ride camels near the Atlantic Ocean and visit the Hercules caves (2500 years old) where Hercules is said to have lived. Discover the Medina and the Kasbah (the fortress), and prepare your senses for a great experience in the main souks and public places. Explore the architectural heritage of a city that was once occupied by the Portuguese, English and French before becoming an international zone. This is where you will begin the walking tour starting with the Kasbah Wander through the narrow streets and discover the rich history within the old city. Visit the museum, followed by the Mendoubia Gardens and Saint Andrews Church.

Itinerary

1. Parc Perdicaris

   Perdicaris Parc: Located in the heart of the city, this magical place gives us the impression of being lost in the Tangier countryside while new constructions roam around. Lost in the forest of R'milat, the park flows almost into the waters of the strait and offers a breathtaking view of the sea. With a particular history, the place has retained its harmony with nature combining a mixed vegetation influenced by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

   · 30 min· Admission included

2. Cap Spartel

   Cap Spartel ( the oldest lighthouse in Africa back to 150 years old),it huge attraction of different tourists, situte between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a part of the heritage of Tangier and the northern coast of Morocco. Cap Spartel territory is characterized by an extraordinary cultural and natural heritage and extremely diversified which gives access to the visitors to a multitude of landscape.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Caves of Hercules

   Hercules caves : The oldest cave in Africa ( back to 2500 B.C), where Hercules is said to have lived. The Caves of Hercules is an archaeological cave complex located in Cape Spartel, Morocco. The cave has two openings, one to sea and one to land. The sea opening is known as "The Map of Africa". It is believed that the Phoenicians created the sea opening which is in the shape of Africa when looked at from the sea. There are also some markings on the wall in the shape of eyes, that are said to be made by the Phoenicians, which make up a map of the local area.

   · 30 min· Admission included

4. Tangier Casbah

   The Kasbah is an old fortress built in the 15th century by the Portuguese. The Tangier Kasbah is one of the most important attractions of Tangier, Morocco's maritime city located on the northern tip of the country, facing the Strait of Gibraltar, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Mediterranean Sea. it is a historical and tourist monument, the Kasbah of Tangier has the distinction of having preserved its original and unique architecture, marking a rich period of Moroccan history.

   · 1 h· Admission included

5. Médina de Tanger

   The old Medina of Tangier is the corner of the secrets of the city. A small box filled with commercial, monuments, doors and restaurants to discover. The main entrance is the Souk Barra roundabout in front of the Tangier Cinematheque. You will find the Anglican Church of Saint Andrews, the Sidi Bouabid Mosque and the Mendoubia Palace. The entrance behind the FAHS gate leads to several routes, to the right the traditional Moroccan market, following the small Socco known for its cafes and mythical figures of Tangier history. At the bottom you will find the imposing Jewish cemetery, near Bab Mirican. From there, this gate leads us to the district of Bni Idder, forming with Jnan Kabtan, Oued Ahardan, Dar Baroud and the Kasbah, the medina of which we find the balconies and windows reflecting the traditional architecture.

   · 3 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We are really flexible about meeting points (pickup points); Meeting Point Options: Tangier city port, Tangier-MED port, Tangier airport, Cruise Ship, Hotel, Address;

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 6 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Tour Guide Benamar via Viator.